Emergency Medical Technician Basic and Paramedic (EMT), El Paso Central Processing Center, El Paso - VIGHTER - Paycom

Description

Title: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic

Location: Brackettville, TX; Del Rio, TX; Eagle Pass, TX; Comstock, TX; Uvalde, TX; Carrizo Springs, TX; EL Paso, TX; Clint, TX; Ft Hancock, TX; Paso Del Norte, TX; Ysleta, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Santa Teresa, NM; Deming, NM; Antelope, NM; Dania Beach, FL; Marathon,  FL; West Palm Beach, FL; Brownville, TX; Hidalgo, TX; Yuma, AZ; Wellton, AZ; San Luis, AZ

Position Type: Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.

Contract: GSA

Education Level: High School Diploma, certification

Job Category: Health Care

Start Date: March 1, 2025

SIN Number: 621-032

Our Company Promise:

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients.  Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

• Dependability
• Integrity
• Personability
• Transparency
• Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees.

Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting large number of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) or Paramedics to provide patient care, medical service and medical support within the Customs and Border Protection – Immigration and Customs Enforcement mission, with dozens of locations across the United States’ Southern borders, to include California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Florida.  The EMTs and Paramedics will be working alongside uniformed Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agents/ Officers in secured federal facilities along the southwest border of the United States. They will obtain medical histories and complete necessary paperwork on detainees entering the facilities including vital signs (Blood Pressure, Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Pulse Oximetry), performing manually and electronic as applicable. Any medical concerns, abnormal findings or complaints are referred to a Physician or an Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The EMTs and Paramedics will also be responsible for ensuring patient comfort, explaining procedures, and maintaining accurate records in compliance with all law, statue and healthcare regulations. The standard of care shall be of a quality, meeting or exceeding all recognized national standards. 

Principle Accountabilities:

• Provides emergency care to help stabilize employees or visitors for life, death, loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrive.
• Performs medical history and physical assessment; determines chief complaint.
• Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated. 
• Knowledge or and ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for patient care.
• Initiates and maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.
• Works within licensure/certification, Scope of Practice, Guidelines for NR EMT/NR Paramedic, as provided by CBP contracted employer and the certifying authority or agency.
• Maintains compliance with standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.
• Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.
• Attends general staff meetings and participates with medical quality management  initiatives and reviews as applicable. 
• Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis.
• Assists with medical appointments, medical/mental health emergencies, documenting all care provided, orders received, and/or any referral made. 
• Ensures any medical orders received or standing orders are implemented.
• Coordinates healthcare needs of the patient with other staff members or custody as needed, to include referrals to offsite care.
• Performs record keeping functions in accordance with records management policy, basic records management training, and program policies.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all patient care.
• Performs head to toe assessment, documenting findings, and completing any needed treatments within the scope of practice. Refers any urgent needs to a higher level of care if needed. 
• Restocks supplies as needed, assists with maintaining inventory, maintains equipment in proper working order, to include any manufacture recommended preventative maintenance.
• Participates with general staff meetings during normal duty hours.
• Coordinates referrals to offsite facilities, performs emergency care if needed.
• Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.
• Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities or initiatives as needed.
• Functional proficiency and ability to document patient-centered health care in the required electronic health record or electronic medical record, in the required format, in a timely manner, and in compliance with contract policy and guidance.
• A deep sense of purpose and dedication to the United States and our U.S. Military Veterans, their Families, and other patients as assigned.
• An unshakeable adherence to quality and continuous process improvement.
• An apolitical, patient-centered focus that drives to enhanced care and patient satisfaction
• Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Provide training and support to remote employees on timekeeping systems and processes, including troubleshooting issues and providing guidance on using timekeeping tools effectively.
• Stay informed about changes in timekeeping technology, regulations, and best practices, and make recommendations for updates and improvements to timekeeping processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have exceptional customer service skills.
• Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements, including ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently.

Education:

• Successful completion of a program for EMTs or Paramedics recognized in the state of employment.
• Program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care as a licensed/certified NR EMT or NR Paramedic in the United States.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.
• Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.
• Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:

• Generally speaking, locations supporting the CBP-ICE mission set are open and active 24/7/365, to include days, nights, weekends and all holidays.
• We try our best to accommodate your schedule, so please inform Vighter of your desired schedule and/or geographic limitations in advance.

Work Environment:

• Locations: Brackettville, TX; Del.Rio, TX; Eagle Pass, TX; Comstock, TX; Uvalde, TX; Carrizo Springs, TX; EL Paso, TX; Clint, TX; Ft Hancock, TX; Paso Del Norte, TX; Ysleta, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Santa Teresa, NM; Deming, NM; Antelope, NM; Dania Beach, FL; Marathon,  FL; West Palm Beach, FL; Brownville, TX; Hidalgo, TX; Yuma, AZ; Wellton, AZ; San Luis, AZ
• Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
• Opportunity to work with diverse populations, including immigration and asylum personnel and underserved communities.

Travel:

• As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Generally, travel is limited to commute from residence to the worksite. Commute is non-compensatory. All official travel is government-funded.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full time employees.
• Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance and subsidized health insurance (W2).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and promotion opportunities.
• SCA employees: Health & Welfare paid in cash (with proof of ACA-compliant health insurance from the open market or Vighter, LLC). Employee may use funds to offset any benefits premiums, fund their 401(k) retirement account or a combination of the two.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for more than 8 hours per day.
• Must be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• Must be able, with advance notice to float to sites within 20 miles.
• Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
• Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.
• Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
• Positions require applicants to be US Citizens, 21 years or older. 
• Must complete criminal background check, and Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) background check. 

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.

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Qualifications

Education:

• Successful completion of a program for EMTs or Paramedics recognized in the state of employment.
• Program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care as a licensed/certified NR EMT or NR Paramedic in the United States.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.
• Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.
• Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.