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| PRISON HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN |
| $36,561 -
$50,609 | Annually |
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16.7404 -
23.1727 | Hourly |
Pay Grade 1201
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Nursing Services Director, performs responsible technical medical work involving the care and treatment of inmates at the Parish Prison on an assigned shift. Work involves conducting physical examinations on prisoners at the time of arrest, administering emergency medical treatment to inmates, and assisting supervisor with providing routine nursing care and diagnostic procedures. Performs other work as requested.
ESSENTIAL WORK TASKS
Dispenses medication to male and female inmate population. May draw blood, start I.V.s, and initiate resuscitative measures.
Assists the Nursing Services Director as requested in providing routine nursing care and diagnostic procedures. Performs physical examinations on prisoners at the time of arrest to include but not limited to: primary and secondary assessment, complete medical history, charting of vital signs and other medical findings. Provides and charts all treatment rendered, as ordered. May provide emergency medical treatment to inmate population. Take inventory of supplies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of paraprofessional emergency medical practices and techniques of the basic and advanced life support level.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards associated with emergency medical work. Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to identify emergency medical situations and administer appropriate medical treatment in order to stabilize the patient's condition. Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written medical instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and medical staff. Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing.
Ability to obtain a Louisiana commercial driver's license if necessary. Ability to apply good work habits such as punctuality, reliability, preciseness, and dependability in order to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the department and division.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency, supplemented by completion of an approved EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic course or completion of a practical nursing course.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Registration as an Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate or Paramedic by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, and certification by Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services or possession of a valid license to practice practical nursing in the State of Louisiana.
OTHER JOB ASPECTS
None
EXAMINATION
Score derived from application grading.
APPLICATION NOTE
Please detail medical treatments administered, reports maintained, client environments served, standards and regulations followed, supervision exercised and other such related details. | |
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