Paramedic - Learner

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Albuquerque, NM

2d • $21 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time Paramedic Learner position provides prehospital emergency care and transportation for injured or ill patients for Albuquerque Ambulance Service, a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services. The role delivers care using standing guidelines and online medical direction, and provides patient care appropriate to the setting and acuity. The employee administers medications and performs advanced life support interventions and treatments within New Mexico scope of practice, local guidelines, medical direction, and organizational policies.

The position requires maintaining current CPR and ACLS knowledge and certification, completing accurate electronic documentation and medical records, and operating emergency vehicles safely using EVOC and defensive driving techniques. The employee is expected to provide professional, compassionate care; collaborate with Emergency Department physicians and staff; attend staff meetings and educational activities; and stay current with developments in the field.

The employee must maintain full-time enrollment of at least 12 credit hours at UNM EMSA toward a Bachelor of Science in EMS. The position is limited to 11 months, after which the employee must leave the position and apply for an open requisition.

Requirements

• Maintain full-time enrollment of at least 12 credit hours at UNM EMSA toward a Bachelor of Science in EMS.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current New Mexico driver's license; out-of-state candidates must obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Maintain a driving record insurable under Presbyterian policy.
• Pass a physical abilities assessment.
• State of New Mexico Paramedic certification in good standing.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• Obtain medical examiner/DOT certification during onboarding and maintain it.

Nice To Haves

• EMT experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide prehospital emergency care and transportation for injured or ill patients.
• Deliver care using standing guidelines and online medical direction.
• Participate in patient care based on the setting and acuity of patient needs.
• Administer medications and perform ALS interventions and treatments within state scope of practice, local guidelines, medical direction, and organizational policies.
• Maintain current working knowledge and certification in CPR and ACLS.
• Document patient care using the current computerized patient documentation system and maintain informative, accurate medical records.
• Operate emergency vehicles safely in accordance with EVOC and defensive driving techniques.
• Adhere to Presbyterian standards for professionalism and compassionate care.
• Maintain positive communication and collaboration with Emergency Department physicians and staff.
• Attend departmental staff meetings and educational activities and keep current with developments in the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to call for help when safety is a concern.
• Shift differentials for night and weekend shifts, and differentials for higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program that includes free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED