Paramedic - Albuquerque Ambulance

Presbyterian Healthcare Services•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Paramedic 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 Join Albuquerque Ambulance Services (AAS) as a Paramedic and become a vital part of New Mexico's leading emergency medical team! As a Paramedic, you'll deliver prehospital 911 emergency care and inter-facility transportation. You'll also benefit from on-site social workers, investments medical equipment to support our crews, and comprehensive benefits from day one. Enjoy the diverse landscapes and recreational opportunities New Mexico offers while advancing your career with educational assistance and high-volume experience. Be part of a family atmosphere at AAS, where your growth and well-being matter. Join us in making a difference every day! We support you at AAS. Here's how. On-site social worker supporting field crews ImageTrend Elite Charting Software Hydraulic Gurneys in every unit Hydraulic Loading Systems in every unit Onsite 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.) Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective day one Retirement options with organizational match Grow your career with ease: Our Paramedic roles include three experience‑based levels, and you can promote as soon as you meet each benchmark—no reapplying, no competing. Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED equivalent required
Current New Mexico driver’s license is required 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 Paramedic license in good standing
Must maintain all required certifications (i.e., ACLS, BLS)
Must be up to date with FEMA 100, 200, 700 courses
Must pass physical abilities assessment
Must obtain medical examiner certification/DOT certification as part of on-boarding and maintain.

Nice To Haves

EMT experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides prehospital 911 emergency care and/or Inter-facility transportation for injured and/or ill patients.
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.
Documents and maintains accurate medical records for patient encounters through use of ImageTrend Elite.
Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner, consistent with EVOC.
Assists in the instruction of emergency medical services (EMS) students to provide for positive work-related experiences.
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.

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
On-site social worker supporting field crews
ImageTrend Elite Charting Software
Hydraulic Gurneys in every unit
Hydraulic Loading Systems in every unit
Onsite 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.)
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective day one
Retirement options with organizational match
Shift Differentials $2.00/hr Ambulance Service Differential, earned on all hours worked.
$5.00/hr Night Differential, earned on eligible night hours, stacks on base rate.
$3.00/hr Weekend Differential, earned on eligible weekend hours, stacks on base rate.
$2.00/hr Bachelor's OR $3.00/hr Master's Education Differential, if in approved focus, earned on all hours worked.
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.