Master Deputy Sheriff II - Medical

About this role

Performs responsible work assisting a physician in the medical care of inmates at the County Jail. &nbsp;Provides both routine and emergency medical care. &nbsp;Performs other duties as assigned. This position is eligible for the Sheriff Department's Career Development Path.<br><br><strong data-pasted="true" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><u>Salary will be based on years of prior credible service.</u></strong><br><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><u>Applicants must read Applicant Letter &amp; Disqualifiers here:</u>&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://roanokecountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5794" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://roanokecountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5794" tabindex="0" style="text-decoration: underline; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">http://roanokecountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5794</a>

Requirements

<div><strong>Education</strong></div><div><u>Required</u>: High school diploma or equivalent.</div> <div><strong>Experience</strong></div><div><u>Required</u>: Some experience involving medical care.</div> <div><strong>Certifications/ Licenses</strong></div><div><u>Required</u>: Certification as a Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT-B) or be licensed in the State of Virginia as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN). Valid Virginia driver's license with good driving record.</div> <div><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</strong></div><ul> <li>Good knowledge of the common medical practices, procedures, and techniques used in administering standard physical examinations, drugs, related treatments and first aid; procedures used in co