EMT I-AMB

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Lincoln County Medical Center, ME

1d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This position functions as an Ambulance Based EMT-I for Albuquerque Ambulance Service of Presbyterian Healthcare Services. The role involves maintaining and operating an emergency medical vehicle for the safe transportation of emergency and non-emergency patients. The EMT-I will provide patient care within their scope of practice and licensure on scene of an emergency or non-emergency call, and attend at least 50% of all non-emergency prescheduled transports appropriate to their scope of practice and licensure.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent.
• Age requirement is 18.
• Completion of the formal Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate (EMT-I) course is required.
• Current license issued by the State of New Mexico Emergency Medical Service Bureau, as an Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) is required.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions is required.
• Receives on-the-job training and competency verification to perform primary functions.
• Completion of a PHS Non-Licensed Assistive Personnel course or similar training required prior to entering classification.
• Maintains annual current department competencies and Employee Health Requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years experience preferred.
• Formal medical technician or military training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates an emergency medical vehicle in the safe transportation of emergency and non-emergency patients.
• Meets all expectations for adherence to P&P and best practice in safe operation of the vehicle.
• Assists Paramedic in providing emergency pre-hospital care for injured or ill patients at the basic and intermediate levels.
• Attend on at least 50% of all requests for services appropriate to scope of practice and licensure.
• Meets expectations for adherence to system protocols and excellence in quality of care.
• Meets expectations for quality charting through adherence to the RESCUE narrative components.
• Provides accurate and complete demographics in order to support successful billing of patient transports.
• Meets all set expectations for patient documentation metrics for continuum of care, financial reimbursement and legal requirements.
• Maintains positive communications and collaboration with physicians and staff regarding the definitive therapy administered to patients being delivered for emergency care at their facility.
• Meets expectations for operational performance measures related to all time on task components.
• Proactively utilizes best practices to minimize out of chute, response and drop times
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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