Corrections Medical Technician / Deputy
Company: Iron County
Location: Cedar City
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Corrections Medical
Technician/Deputy SALARY RANGE: $28.32/hour (minimum starting wage
for those with AEMT Certification) JOB SUMMARY Provide health care
services to a large inmate population to include passing
medication, assisting physician, physician's assistant and LCSW,
medical and mental health screening, emergency response and
treatment, patient education, and laboratory testing. Provide basic
life support, including patient assessment, airway management, use
of automatic defibrillator and assist patients with medication.
Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care of simple and multiple
system trauma such as controlling hemorrhage, treatment of shock,
bandaging wounds and immobilization of painful, swollen, deformed
extremities. Position will work under the direction of the Iron
County Correctional Facility Lead Medical Technician. This position
will require working shifts to include day , night, holiday and
occasional call in . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or
equivalent. Certified in the State of Utah as an Advanced Emergency
Medical Technician and two (2) years of related work experience.
Must be Utah POST certified as a Correctional Officer or be able to
become certified as a Correctional Officer within the first year of
employment. A two-year employment commitment and training agreement
will apply to those who are not POST Certified. Preference will be
given to applicants with work experience. Must be 21 years of age
or older to apply. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Must have and maintain a
valid Utah Advanced EMT Certification Must have and maintain a
valid Utah Drivers License Must be or become POST certified as a
Correctional Officer in the state of Utah and complete annual
training to keep certification; can be eligible for sign-on-bonus
if already POST Certified and not a current Iron County Employee.
Knowledge of medical procedures to collect and record samples/data
for use in medical records and testing. Ability to maintain
communicate effectively in the English Language, both verbally and
in writing; establish positive, professional relationships with the
public, inmates, co-workers and other agencies; perform
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; maintain patient and medical
confidentiality; maintain composure during stressful conditions.
This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job
and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform
job-related duties other than those contained in this document and
may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Please see full job description for a more detailed list of duties.
Iron County is a drug-free workplace successful applicants for
positions in the County must successfully pass a drug screen.
Successful applicants for this position are required to pass a
background screening. Prior to submitting an application, please
read the directions provided. Applications must be received on or
before the closing of the posting - February 26, 2026 Must be able
to pass a pre-employment drug screen Must be able to pass an
extensive pre-employment background screening Job Posted by
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