Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

Job DescriptionJob Description

For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDIKO

At MEDIKO our work is mission driven by our desire to help others. We are a privately-owned, correctional healthcare provider that offers compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to the underserved populations of our communities. 

We are hiring for the following:

Position:    Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic

Location:  Catawba County Detention Center

Shift:  PM Shift

Pay Rate:  $20/hr

Responsibilities:

• Administers appropriate emergency medical care including life support procedures, decontamination protocols, fluid/drug administration, obtaining EKG readings, and vital statistic monitoring.
• Provides direct paramedical and comprehensive patient care, as required in each individual case.
• Observes, records, and reports to the physician the patient’s condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
• Operates equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
• Administers drugs either orally or by injection or performs intravenous procedures under a physician’s direction.
• Coordinates work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• State licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic.
• Two years’ experience as an Emergency Medical Technician.

Benefits

• Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
• Employer-paid Life insurance policy/AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan
• CEUs paid for by MEDIKO
• Generous paid time off including 10 Holidays
• Participation in the MEDIKO retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Please visit our website at www.MEDIKO.com  to learn more about opportunities with us

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Company DescriptionWe are committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve. Mediko is seeking qualified individuals who are mission driven with aligned values eager to make a difference. LPN, RN, Behavioral Health, Practitioner, and other opportunities are available.Company DescriptionWe are committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve. Mediko is seeking qualified individuals who are mission driven with aligned values eager to make a difference. LPN, RN, Behavioral Health, Practitioner, and other opportunities are available.

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