--- title: Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic at NaphCare description: NaphCare is hiring for the Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic role in Tucson, AZ. Pays $23–$24 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/emergency-medical-technician-paramedic-at-naphcare-01a11cc4-fa92-7e70-a886-c497428c558d date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join NaphCare as Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic in Tucson, AZ. Pays $23–$24 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/hvuyhf.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [NaphCare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/naphcare?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | San Luis, AZ | | **Salary** | $23/hr - $24/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 07, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** NaphCare sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 1 H-1B petition (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for NaphCare. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $56,000 – $67,000 a year (median $63,000). ## Description ## Overview NaphCare is hiring **Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs/EMTs) and Paramedics** to join our team of medical professionals in the **Arizona Department of Corrections - Yuma** in **Yuma, AZ.** Pay rates range from **$23.00**to **$24.00** per hour based on shift, site needs, licensure/certification, and experience. As a **Correctional AEMT / Paramedic**, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including assessing and treating patients, responding to emergencies and assisting with medical protocols. ## Responsibilities **AEMTs / Paramedics** play a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to: - Responding to emergencies, administering medications, and coordinating with other staff to ensure inmate health and safety. - Assist with performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history - Taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and weight, draw blood - Documenting medical history including medications, treatment and medical conditions - Assisting with the maintenance of medical equipment and supplies within the facility - Complete intake screening - Administer and read PPD - Ensuring the safety and security of inmates and staff during medical procedures and transport - Observing and reporting changes in patients’ physical or mental health to nurses ## Qualifications **Requirements / Qualifications** - Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or a higher-level Paramedic program - Ability to obtain the necessary state licenses for EMT or Paramedic - High school diploma or equivalent (GED) - Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA required) - Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues - Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements - Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements - **Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening** **Physical Capabilities:** Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift. **Why Join NaphCare?** NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, **we strongly support career advancement within the company.** **NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:** - Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one! - Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one! - Lowest Cost Benefits! - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services - 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one! - Tuition Assistance - Referral bonuses - Term life insurance at no cost to the employee - Generous paid time off & paid holidays - Free continuing education and CMEs If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, **apply directly to the position to initiate the application process**, and I’ll be in touch. ***Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran*** **Want a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail?** **See what our LPNs do:** NaphCare - Life as an LPN - YouTube **Follow Us:** Instagram **|** Facebook **|** LinkedIn **|** Advancing Correctional Healthcare | NaphCare ## Skills - Patient Assessment - Balance Sheet - Medical History Taking - Medication History - Blood Pressure - Confidentiality - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Paramedic Certification - Basic Life Support - Workplace Safety - Medical Furniture - Medication Administration - Interviewing Skills - Coordinating - Emergency Medical Technician Certification - Maintenance - Emergency Medical Technician (Emt) - Safety and Security - Correctional Healthcare ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [More jobs at NaphCare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/naphcare?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Emergency Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/emergency-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Paramedic jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/emergency-medicine/paramedic?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385443 jobs - [Arizona](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/arizona?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 55589 jobs - [NaphCare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/naphcare?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 367 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385443 jobs - [Arizona](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/arizona?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 55589 jobs - [NaphCare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/naphcare?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 367 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)