Emergency Medical Technician

Posting Date 01/06/26 Application Deadline 01/29/26 Pay Range $19.00 - $28.50 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Check out our shift differential pay in addition to our base wage: An additional $1.25 per hour for hours worked between 3PM - 11PM An additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 11PM - 7AM Job Type Unclassified Department Correctional Health About the Position As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), you will play an important role in fulfilling our mission to provide medically necessary, evidence-based, and integrated health care to patients going through the judicial system. We are engaged, lifelong learners who believe in a culture of collaboration, communication, and a team approach to quality patient care. This is a unique environment for learning and implementing a diverse set of medical skills. If you are enthusiastic about helping others and have compassion for those in need of medical care, consider joining our incredible team! On-The-Spot Hiring Event: The Maricopa County Correctional Health Services Department is hosting an in-person hiring event on Thursday, January 22, from 2pm - 6pm! Join us at Maricopa County Sheriff's Training Center located at 2627 S. 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Bring your resume, walk in, and walk out with a new career at Maricopa County! About Us Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment, and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program meeting the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) requirements and pass the national registry of EMT (NREMT) exam Valid Arizona EMCT license upon hire Experience in skilled care, acute care, primary care physician practice, prehospital, or hospital emergency medical care We Also Value Experience in a correctional or detention setting Job Contributions Assist in providing basic emergency medical care during medical emergencies in a detention setting Operate under the current scope of practice of the medical direction protocols for emergency medical care technicians Administer, monitor, and assist patients with the self-administration of medications through their administrative medical director's delegated authority Gather patient vital signs, obtain specimens, perform ordered treatments, and apply dressings Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to monitor patients Recognize and document the signs and symptoms of medical needs warranting additional professional expertise and notifying the appropriate medical staff of changes in the patient's condition, reaction to medications or treatments, and of other significant incidents Working Conditions Ability to work inside a jail environment, consisting of working near inmates and other staff, and indoors in a confined area Ability to respond to emergencies Ability to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney Will be assigned to various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a 5-mile radius Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizonas Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!