EMT I

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Ruidoso, NM

310d • $15 - $22

About The Position

The position of Ambulance Based EMT-I involves maintaining and operating an emergency medical vehicle for the safe transportation of emergency and non-emergency patients for Albuquerque Ambulance Service of Presbyterian Healthcare Services. The EMT-I will provide patient care within their scope of practice and licensure at the scene of emergency or non-emergency calls, and is expected to attend at least 50% of all non-emergency prescheduled transports appropriate to their scope of practice and licensure. This is a full-time opportunity with varied days and hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Completion of the formal Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate (EMT-I) course.
• Current license issued by the State of New Mexico Emergency Medical Service Bureau as an EMT-I.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• 1-2 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Completion of a PHS Non-Licensed Assistive Personnel course or similar training required prior to entering classification.
• Formal medical technician or military training preferred.
• Maintain annual current department competencies and Employee Health Requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Formal medical technician or military training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate an emergency medical vehicle for safe transportation of emergency and non-emergency patients.
• Assist Paramedic in providing emergency pre-hospital care for injured or ill patients at basic and intermediate levels.
• Attend at least 50% of all requests for services appropriate to scope of practice and licensure.
• Ensure quality charting through adherence to RESCUE narrative components and provide accurate demographics for billing.
• Maintain positive communications and collaboration with physicians and staff regarding patient care.
• Meet operational performance measures related to time on task components.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Access to on-site and community-based gyms.
• Nutrition coaching and classes.
• Wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED