Paramedic Pre-Hospital-AMB-LCMC
About The Position
This position provides prehospital emergency care and transport for injured and/or ill patients for Albuquerque Ambulance Service, a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services. 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
- Current NM Drivers License (Out of State candidates must obtain within 30 days of hire)
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Maintain driving record insurable by Presbyterian policy
- Must pass physical abilities assessment.
- State of New Mexico Paramedic certification in good standing.
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- Must obtain medical examiner certification/DOT certification as part of on-boarding and maintain.
Nice To Haves
- EMT experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides prehospital emergency care and transportation for injured and/or ill patients.
- Delivers care utilizing standing guidelines and on-line medical direction.
- Participates in the provision of patient care based on setting and acuity of patient care needs.
- Administers medications and performs ALS level interventions and treatments as allowable per the NM State scope of practice, local guidelines, medical direction, and organizational policies.
- Maintains current working knowledge and certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Responsible for documentation of patient care using current computerized patient documentation system.
- Documents and maintains informative and accurate medical records for patient encounters.
- Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner, consistent with EVOC and defensive driving techniques.
- Adheres to Presbyterian standards for professionalism and compassionate care.
- Maintains positive communications and collaboration with Emergency Department physicians and staff.
- Attends departmental staff meetings and/or education; keeps current with developments in the field.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
