Department of Justice
Position located in the Health Services Department at a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional facility. Primarily responsible for providing emergency assessment and medical care to inmate patients.
ABOUT THE JOB
First responder at the scene of sudden illness or emergency and sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening. Prioritizes treatments for patients having multiple problems and employs a variety of established medical emergency procedures, techniques, methods and equipment, including the performance of emergency triage. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- First responder at the scene of sudden illness or emergency.
- Provides emergency assessment and medical care to inmate patients.
- Prioritizes treatments for patients having multiple problems.
- Employs a variety of established medical emergency procedures, techniques, methods, and equipment, including the performance of emergency triage.
- Maintaining security of the institution as part of all correctional institution employees' responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Maintains a current, active, and unrestricted certification as a National Registry Paramedic (NRP).
- OR maintains a current, active state Paramedic license in the state of the position being applied for.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY
Applicant maintains a current, active, and unrestricted certification as a National Registry Paramedic (NRP);ORApplicant maintains a current, active state Paramedic license in the state of the position being applied for.
OTHER
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