Certified Paramedic

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to provide general and emergency medical care to the inmates of Greene County Jail. The Certified Paramedic will be supervised by the DON/ADON on shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is a 24/7 medical care setting inside a correctional facility, where you will have daily interaction with inmates, correctional staff, and other healthcare personnel.

As a Paramedic at the Greene County Jail, you will be asked to provide general and emergency care in accordance with established standards, policies and protocols/procedures. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned:

Prepare and provide medication administration.

Diabetic Clinic to include BG checks and administering insulin as ordered. Reporting consistent abnormal BG levels to the charge nurse on shift.

Verify, identify, and record all medications administered in the offender’s medical record. Document vital signs and pertinent observations in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Utilize proper methods of storing, packing, preparation, and administration of medications and supplies.

• Respond to medical code emergencies and assess immediate treatment needs
• CPR/AED, oxygen, Narcan, stopping blood flow, etc.

Provide first-aid treatment, such as applying bandages, cleaning wounds, and stabilizing fractures Perform phlebotomy if trained and vaccinations.

Fax medical record request to different types of agencies. Fax and ROIs for the nurses.

Answer medical phones. Participate in ongoing training. Complete QM duties as assigned.

Restraint checks- including proper documentation. Memos and Jail Management System (JMS) reports.

Weekly VS list and collaborating with shift nurse regarding abnormal findings. Segregation rounds daily- if doing med pass.

Maintain BLS.

Protect patient’s rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal information.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Current certification to practice as a Paramedic in the state of Missouri. Current CPR/BLS certification.