EMT-Learner - Albuquerque Ambulance
About The Position
Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled EMT-Learner for Albuquerque Ambulance Service. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Current New Mexico driver’s license is required (out-of-state candidates have 30 days from date of hire to obtain) without relevant restrictions
- Must be at least 18 years of age with a driving record insurable per Presbyterian policy
- Must possess and maintain a State of New Mexico EMT-Basic certification
- Must maintain all required certifications (i.e. BLS, DOT certification)
- Must be up to date with FEMA 100, 200, 700 courses
- Ability to perform CPR and all skills associated with EMT-Basic licensure
- Must be currently enrolled/accepted into a local Paramedic Instructional Program
Responsibilities
- Join Albuquerque Ambulance Services (AAS) as an EMT-Basic and make a real impact in emergency medical care.
- As an EMT-Basic, you'll deliver high-volume pre-hospital 911 emergency response and inter-facility transportation.
- Documents and maintains accurate medical records for patient encounters through use of ImageTrend Elite.
- Provides prehospital 911 emergency care and/or Inter-facility transportation for injured and/or ill patients.
- Performs in scope BLS interventions such as oxygen administration, CPR, defibrillation, splinting, bleeding control, and wound dressing
- Attendance at departmental staff meetings and/or in-service educational programs while keeping current with developments in the field.
- Proactively utilizes best practices to minimize response and drop times.
- Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner, consistent with EVOC.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective day one
- Retirement options with organizational match
- On-site gym at AAS, discounted gym memberships citywide
- Education assistance toward a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree
- All in-house CEs required for NM state licensure and National Registry requirements
- All in-house carded classes (i.e. BLS, ACLS, PHTLS, PALS, AMLS, etc.)
- On-site social worker supporting field crews
- 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
- Free on-site and community 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
