Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B / EMT-I) – Ambulance Operations

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Albuquerque, NM

3d • $17 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is hiring licensed Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate/AEMT) for ambulance operations in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role provides pre-hospital emergency care and transports patients on emergency and non-emergency calls. EMTs assess and treat patients within their licensure scope, operate and maintain emergency medical vehicles, and coordinate care with patients, families, dispatchers, public safety personnel, and receiving medical teams. EMT-Intermediate/AEMTs also perform specified intermediate interventions and assist paramedics with advanced life support procedures.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with varied days and hours. The listed compensation range is $16.66–$26.70, and compensation reflects EMT-I licensure level. The organization describes opportunities for educational and career development, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarships, and offers a wellness program with on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition resources, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• NREMT-Basic or NREMT-Intermediate certification.
• BLS certification required at the time of hire.
• Valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry patients and heavy medical equipment in dynamic environments.

Nice To Haves

• EVOC or CEVO training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain emergency medical vehicles during emergency and non-emergency transports in accordance with agency policies, protocols, and traffic safety standards.
• Optimize out-of-chute, response, and drop-time operational performance metrics.
• Inspect, clean, sanitize, and restock ambulance inventory, medical supplies, and oxygen cylinders before and after shifts.
• Assess patients, gather medical histories, and provide pre-hospital emergency care within licensure scope.
• Perform in-scope interventions, including CPR, AED/defibrillation, basic airway management, oxygen therapy, hemorrhage control, splinting, and wound dressing.
• For EMT-I/AEMT duties, initiate peripheral IV therapy, perform phlebotomy, administer state-approved medications and fluids, and assist paramedics with advanced life support procedures.
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, pulse oximetry, and patient condition throughout transport.
• Complete prompt, accurate, and comprehensive electronic Patient Care Reports (ePCR) in accordance with RESCUE narrative standards.
• Record accurate patient demographics and insurance information to support legal compliance, continuity of care, and billing or reimbursement.
• Communicate and coordinate handoffs with receiving physicians, ER nurses, dispatchers, and public safety personnel.
• Provide basic patient education, emotional reassurance, and clear instructions to patients and family members.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and certain lead roles for eligible positions.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED