Overview

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Correctional Health Services

The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) is seeking a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to provide high-quality medical care within the Utah State Correctional Facility. This role requires working collaboratively with healthcare staff, correctional officers, and incarcerated individuals in a secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide emergency medical care and respond promptly to urgent situations

  • Administer medications in accordance with CHS policies and procedures

  • Conduct physical assessments and refer patients to a registered nurse, physician, or other licensed healthcare professional when additional evaluation is needed

  • Maintain emergency kits and first-aid supplies, checking for expired or missing items and restocking as necessary

  • Perform patient care tasks such as monitoring vital signs, administering diabetic care, performing EKGs, collecting blood samples, wound care, and dressing changes

  • Assess patient needs based on referrals and prioritize care accordingly

  • Ensure adequate medical supplies and equipment are available at all times

  • Accurately prepare, review, and process medical documentation according to agency policy

  • Receive, inspect, store, and manage medical equipment, supplies, and other materials

Employment Contingencies

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

  • DHHS background check

  • Pre-employment drug screening

  • Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background check

Minimum Qualifications

  • Valid EMT certification

  • Ability to work effectively with healthcare staff, correctional officers, and incarcerated individuals

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience as an EMT

Schedule

  • Shifts available for both day and night coverage

  • CHS operates 24/7, 365 days a year

  • EMTs work 12-hour shifts, averaging 7 shifts within a 2-week period

  • Rotating holidays and weekends required

  • Shift schedules follow a predictable, repeating pattern

Physical Requirements & Workplace Considerations

  • Ability to stand, walk on uneven surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly

  • May be exposed to hazards such as contagious diseases, chemicals, or operating equipment

  • Must follow safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

About the Agency

The Division of Correctional Health Services is dedicated to promoting public safety and improving the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals and staff. CHS delivers safe, effective, and integrated healthcare in correctional settings across Utah.