EMT I - PresNow

Presbyterian System Services • Albuquerque, NM

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The EMT-Intermediate delivers 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 scope-authorized interventions, supports patient throughput and triage-to-discharge workflows, and contributes to clinical excellence in a high-volume emergency setting.

The role includes vascular access and IV therapy, authorized medication administration, airway support and resuscitation assistance, wound and musculoskeletal care, diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, phlebotomy, specimen handling, patient transport, and support with hygiene and nutrition tracking. The EMT-I also maintains supplies and equipment, prepares sterile fields, assists with bedside procedures, and supports sanitation and infection control.

The position requires timely and accurate EMR documentation, structured handoffs, reinforcement of discharge instructions, and patient education. The employee completes on-the-job training and competency verification and maintains annual department competencies and Employee Health requirements.

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.

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 crystalloid fluids under direct clinical direction.
• Administer scope-authorized medications according to 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 validated wound closure; apply splints, casts, and traction devices.
• Perform bedside diagnostic testing, including 12-lead ECGs, 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 Foley catheters and gastric tubes; perform enemas and surgical site preparation.
• Perform venipuncture, label specimens accurately, and transport 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 functionality, log maintenance, and report broken items.
• Prepare surgical and procedural trays and assist physicians and nurses during sterile bedside procedures.
• Disinfect treatment bays, manage biohazardous waste and sharps containers safely, and ensure proper oxygen E-cylinder storage and handling.
• Document procedures, vital signs, IV access details, and point-of-care testing in the EMR accurately and promptly.
• Conduct standardized end-of-shift reports and transfer handoffs.
• Reinforce discharge instructions, provide simple patient education, and support patient satisfaction programs.
• Complete on-the-job training and competency verification and maintain annual department competencies and Employee Health requirements.

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/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• 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