EMT I - Ambulance
About The Position
Working alongside a Paramedic, you will deliver vital pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency life support within your state-approved scope of practice on at least 50% of dispatched calls. Additionally, you will be responsible for precise, high-quality patient charting using RESCUE narratives to ensure legal compliance, accurate billing, and seamless continuity of care. Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a dedicated EMT-Intermediate to serve the Lincoln County community through the safe operation and maintenance of emergency medical vehicles for Lincoln County Medical Center. Are you a skilled emergency responder ready to make a direct impact in the Lincoln County community? Presbyterian Healthcare Services is hiring an EMT Intermediate (EMT-I) for our ambulance field operations based at Lincoln County Medical Center (LCMC). In this vital role, you will maintain and operate emergency medical vehicles to provide safe, swift transportation for emergency and non-emergency patients. Partnering closely with Paramedics, you will deploy basic and intermediate-level life support protocols on the scene and during transit, ensuring the highest standards of pre-hospital clinical excellence in Ruidoso and the greater Lincoln County area.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, plus completion of a formal EMT course.
- Current New Mexico State EMT license, active BLS certification, a valid New Mexico driver’s license, and a Medical Examiner’s certification.
- Must pass NMDOT driving requirements
- Age 18 or older with the ability to read, write, and follow both verbal and written instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Responsibilities
- Maintain, inspect, and safely operate emergency medical vehicles adhering strictly to company policies, traffic laws, and best practices.
- Assist Paramedics in delivering intermediate-level emergency medical care on scene and en route, attending to a minimum of 50% of all assigned requests for service.
- Proactively optimize time-on-task components, utilizing best practices to minimize out-of-chute, response, and patient drop times.
- Complete meticulous medical documentation for every transport utilizing the established RESCUE narrative format.
- Gather accurate patient demographics and data to support medical billing, legal requirements, and clinical continuity.
- Maintain positive, professional communication with receiving physicians and hospital staff regarding the definitive therapies initiated in the field.
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
- Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
