EMT I - PresNow
About The Position
The EMT-Intermediate delivers high-quality, direct patient care and advanced clinical support in PresNow’s 24/7 freestanding emergency department and urgent care hybrid model. Under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Emergency Physicians, the EMT-I performs authorized advanced interventions, including IV therapy, phlebotomy, airway support, medication administration, splinting, and point-of-care diagnostic testing. The role supports patient throughput, triage-to-discharge workflows, and clinical quality in a high-volume emergency setting. The position is full time at 0.90 FTE, non-exempt, and works 12-hour night shifts. The listed compensation range is $16.66 to $26.70. The work location is 3436 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105-5837.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Completion of a formal Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) course.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Complete on-the-job training and competency verification, maintain annual department competencies, and meet Employee Health requirements.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience; experience is preferred but not required.
- Formal medical technician or military training; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Initiate and remove peripheral IV lines and administer approved IV crystalloid fluids under direct clinical direction.
- Administer authorized medications and protocols under medical director standing orders.
- Assist with emergency resuscitation and code responses; perform suctioning, supraglottic airway insertion, and bag-valve-mask ventilation.
- Clean, irrigate, and dress acute wounds; perform wound closure after competency validation; apply splints, casts, and traction devices.
- Perform bedside diagnostic testing, including 12-lead ECGs, continuous cardiac monitoring, glucometry, pulse oximetry, urinalysis, and rapid point-of-care tests.
- Obtain and record vital signs and promptly report clinical deterioration or abnormal diagnostic values to an RN or Emergency Physician.
- Insert and remove urethral catheters and gastric tubes; perform enemas and surgical-site preparation.
- Perform venipuncture, label diagnostic specimens accurately, and transport blood, tissue, and pathology specimens to the laboratory.
- Transport patients for imaging or transfer and assist with mobility, hygiene, and nutritional intake tracking.
- Stock treatment rooms, procedure trays, and emergency supply carts; monitor equipment, log maintenance, and report broken items.
- Prepare procedural trays and assist physicians and nurses during sterile bedside procedures, such as central lines, chest tubes, and lumbar punctures.
- Disinfect treatment bays, manage biohazardous waste and sharps containers safely, and ensure proper storage and handling of oxygen E-cylinders.
- Document procedures, vital signs, IV access details, and point-of-care testing accurately and promptly in the EMR.
- Conduct standardized end-of-shift reports and transfer handoffs.
- Reinforce discharge instructions, provide simple patient education, and support patient satisfaction programs.
Benefits
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help
- Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- Free on-site and community-based gyms
- Nutrition coaching and classes
- Mindfulness and meditation resources
- Wellness challenges
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
