Paramedic - EMT

EMT/Paramedic

The Delicious slowness of West Texas Under Your Skin...

Welcome to the land of wide-open spaces. Along I-10 there's not much to look at just scrub brush and lots of sky but dip below the interstate and you'll encounter vistas every bit as captivating as they are endless. Sometimes the rugged terrain looks like the backdrop in an old Western movie; then it suddenly turns into an alien landscape, with huge rock formations erupting out of the desert. Exploring an enormous national park that's nearly the size of Rhode Island. Stopping in small towns that will surprise you with minimalist art, planet-watching parties or fascinating ghost-town ruins. Checking out the latest microbreweries. Chatting with friendly locals whenever the mood strikes you. And letting the delicious slowness of West Texas get thoroughly under your skin.

The Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring is a low-security United States federal prison for male inmates in Texas. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice. The facility also has a satellite prison camp which houses minimum-security male offenders. Services will be performed in the Health Services Department between 6.00 AM 2.30 PM.

Description of Duties

All duties shall be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the field of EMT-Paramedic services, and compliance with all Federal and State policy and regulations. The contractor shall adhere to all standards and regulations associated with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and American Correctional Association Foundation/Core Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions.

• Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff
• Perform paramedic duties within the scope of the current licensure Administer medications as prescribed i.e., by mouth, intradermally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously
• Assist with distribution of medications at pill line Monitor and evaluate the response to therapy
• Perform tuberculin skin testing
• Perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining laboratory specimens
• Initiate and monitor intravenous access
• Perform Point of Care (POC) testing for blood glucose levels, INR, etc.
• Record and document patient care activities on appropriate records such as health history Record diagnostic testing, i.e., venipuncture for laboratory studies, visual acuity testing, EKGs (per instructions from mid-level practitioners or physicians)
• Process lab work to include filing on a daily basis.
• Maintain accurate logs of all reports in accordance with Bureau of Prisons and JCAHO policy
• Screen laboratory tests/results for normal/abnormal lad values and notify the physician or physicians
• Ensure all sharps are secured, accounted for, stored and disposed of according to institutional and national policy
• Assist the mid-level practitioners and physicians in the management and oversight of chronic care clinics
• Review clinical records to ensure data is entered legibly and in the appropriate section of the medical record
• Possess knowledge of treatment of chronic health problems, i.e., hypertension, diabetes, and asthma
• Initiate emergency care as needed according to community standards
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality Adhere to infection control policies and procedures
• Ability and skill to operate EKG and laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and must have the ability to screen for gross mood changes
• Ability to provide basic first aid, prevention care, and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses/injuries
• Perform duties as required, but accept only those paramedic assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and paramedic scope of practice EMERGENCY MEDICAL

Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited EMT-Paramedic school or program.
• Shall maintain current certification as an EMT-Paramedic with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
• EMT-Paramedic experience is not required. A minimum of one year of experience in a correctional environment is preferred, but not required.
• BLS Certification is required