Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Boulder, Colorado

Overview

 

Job Overview

Boulder County Jail is seeking six qualified and dependable Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to support healthcare services within a correctional facility in Boulder, Colorado. EMTs will provide medical intake screenings, assess patient conditions, respond to emergencies, assist nursing staff and medical providers, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate strong patient assessment and emergency response skills, professional communication, and the ability to deliver compassionate, confidential care in a secure correctional healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct medical intake screenings for individuals entering the correctional facility.
• Obtain and document patient medical histories, vital signs, and relevant clinical information.
• Recognize abnormal findings and changes in patient conditions and promptly report concerns to the Registered Nurse (RN) or medical provider.
• Perform emergency medical assessments and provide appropriate treatment, stabilization, CPR, and Basic Life Support (BLS) within the scope of practice.
• Assist Registered Nurses and other medical professionals with patient care, clinical procedures, and treatment activities.
• Perform blood draws, collect specimens, and conduct point-of-care testing when trained, authorized, and permitted by facility protocols.
• Administer medications when appropriately certified and authorized.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records, medication administration documentation, and other required clinical records.
• Assist with medication inventory management and controlled-substance counts as assigned.
• Follow patient confidentiality requirements, applicable healthcare regulations, and correctional facility policies.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, medical providers, and other authorized personnel regarding patient needs and safety concerns.
• Report medical emergencies, medication-related issues, and potential patient safety risks promptly.
• Maintain professionalism and respect while providing care in a secure and structured environment.

Required Qualifications

Licensure and Certifications

• Current, active Colorado Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person) certification, if required for assigned medication administration duties.

Experience

• Previous EMT experience in emergency medical services or a healthcare setting.
• Experience in correctional healthcare, jail medical services, or other secure clinical environments is preferred.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong patient assessment, emergency response, and stabilization skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a correctional healthcare setting.
• Excellent verbal communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Familiarity with medical documentation, patient care protocols, and clinical reporting procedures.
• Sound judgment and the ability to recognize and escalate changes in patient conditions.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures, facility policies, and authorized clinical protocols.

Work Schedule

This position requires 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays. Available shifts include:

• Day shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Night shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Candidates should be prepared to work in a secure correctional facility and follow all applicable access, safety, and workplace procedures.

Work Environment

EMTs will work inside Boulder County Jail, providing healthcare support to individuals in custody. The role requires sound clinical judgment, discretion, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate with nursing staff and medical providers while following correctional facility procedures.