Emergency Medical Technician, Correctional Health Services

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Emergency Medical Technician, Correctional Health Services

Salary

$16.02 - $21.34 Hourly

Location

Salt Lake County, UT

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

43750

Agency

250 Health & Human Services

Unit

1562 DHHS CCS DIRECT MEDICAL CARE

Opening Date

02/12/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Recruiter

Taylor Dallinga - tdallinga@utah.gov

# of Openings

2

Background Check

You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Career Mobility

This position may be filled as a career mobility.

Location

Utah State Prison Correctional Health Services 1480 North 8000 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84116

Schedule Code

B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Benefits

This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

Driver License Requirements

Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.

Job Description

If you would like an opportunity to join a team of passionate individuals who work hard in providing quality medical care, this is the job for you.

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services Division of Correctional Health Services is seeking to hire a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with an ability to work effectively with medical staff, officers and offenders at the Utah State Correctional Facility.                      


The ideal candidate will:

  • Must have a State of Utah Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate.

  • Have some experience working as an EMT.

  • Have good patient assessment skills.

  • Have good documentation skills.

  • Be detail oriented.

  • Have the ability to work well with medical staff, officers and offenders.

Why You Should Join Our Team

As a benefited employee of the Division of Correctional Health Services, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.


The Agency


For more information about the Division of Correctional Health Services and the Department of Health and Human Services, click here.

Responsibilities

  • Administers medications consistent with CHS policies and procedures.

  • Responds to emergencies provides emergency medical care.

  • Performs physical assessments of patients, and refers patients requiring further evaluation or treatment to a registered nurse, physician or other health care professional. 

  • Maintains emergency kits; checks for missing and/or outdated supplies and restocks them as necessary; restocks medical equipment and replenishes first-aid equipment and supplies in treatment area. A variety of treatments including, but not limited to, diabetic care, obtaining vital signs, EKG's, blood draws, wound care, and dressing changes.

  • Receives information from referent to determine priority and assess client's needs for services.

  • Ensures that there is an adequate supply of materials available.

  • Prepares and/or processes documents; reviews for accuracy and completeness; updates information and/or evaluates against policy; compares elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc.

  • Orders, receives, inspects, and stores equipment, merchandise, commodities, materials, and/or supplies.



Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have:

  • Certified as EMT Basic, Intermediate or Advanced

Additional Desired Qualifications include:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

Supplemental Information

  • State of Utah Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate required.
  • This job is NOT public safety certified, and does not require peace officer status or certification.
  • Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
  • Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
  • Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.
  • NOTE:  Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.
  • Hiring officials may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences for this position.


Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: Benefits. To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click HERE.

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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The interview selection process is based on your answers to the application questions. Your answers to the questions on this application should be specific to the question that was asked and must be supported by your resume or work history otherwise you may not receive credit. Failure to answer the application questions completely and appropriately may result in disqualification, this includes copy/pasting your resume instead of answering the question. "See resume" or "see work history" are not acceptable answers to any question. Do you understand and agree to follow the above statement?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Employment working in a public safety/law enforcement environment requires: A criminal history check (BCI) that will be conducted before a final offer of employment. *If you are a current or past employee, your file will be reviewed as part of the hiring process. I acknowledge that I have read the statements above.
03
Are you a current or prior State of Utah employee?
  • Current Employee
  • Prior Employee
  • Never been a State Employee
04
This position is located in a correctional prison facility. Will you be comfortable working in a secured environment inside a correctional facility?
  • Yes
  • No
05
This job requires a current Utah Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT). Do you currently hold an EMT Certificate in the State of Utah?
  • Yes
  • No
06
In the space provided below, please indicate your certification number and expiration date.
07
How many years of EMT work experience do you have?
  • None
  • Less then one year
  • More than 1 year; less than 2
  • More than 2 years; less than 3
  • More than 3 years; less than 4
  • More than 4 years; less than 5
  • 5 or more years
08
Please describe your EMT work experience. Include position title, names of employers, dates worked, and a description of your responsibilities.
09
Have you ever worked as an EMT in a law enforcement environment?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Please describe in detail, your EMT experience working in a Law Enforcement environment.
11
We are looking to hire for both day and night shifts. What are you willing to work?
  • Days
  • Nights
  • Both
12
Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
  • State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah)
  • Referred by a Friend or Family
  • Indeed
  • Other External Job Board or Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
  • Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.)
  • Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
  • University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.)
  • Contacted by a Recruiter
  • Career or Job Fair
  • Internship
  • Interviewed for different position
  • Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.)
  • Other (not listed above)

Required Question

Employer
State of Utah
Address
4315 S. 2700 W., Suite 2100

Taylorsville, Utah, 84129