Paramedic PRN 24 hour

San Juan Regional Medical Center • Farmington, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

San Juan Regional Medical Center is seeking experienced Paramedics to join their team. This is an opportunity to join a community-owned, nonprofit hospital and serve the community in partnership with a team known for excellence and teamwork. The Paramedic continuously improves pre-hospital emergency skills, knowledge database and patient empathy; to decrease suffering, improve the health of the community, and save lives. San Juan Regional Medical Center is a level III trauma center serving the Four Corners area of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah. San Juan Regional Medical Center manages San Juan County’s ambulance service.

Requirements

• New Mexico EMT-Paramedic Licensure
• Valid Drivers License
• Driving Record free of un-insurable violations
• Must meet the requirements for obtaining and maintaining life support certifications as outlined in the Life Support Certification policy
• Meet NM Public Regulatory Commission (PRC) DOT physical requirements

Nice To Haves

• Four (4) years of EMT experience
• Completion of College level A&P
• NM State Special Skills Endorsement for Rapid Sequence Induction

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of emergency medical procedures and techniques
• Working knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents
• Working knowledge of city and county geography and location of roads and streets, hospitals and nursing homes
• Working knowledge of radio communications equipment
• Skill in assessing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care
• Ability to drive an ambulance safely under various weather conditions
• Ability to deal with patients, their families, co-workers, other agencies and hospital staff courteously at all times
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Responds to emergency calls as an ambulance driver or attendant, performs necessary rescue work, administers necessary emergency medical care, and transports persons to appropriate medical facilities
• Provides paramedic level pre-hospital care as delineated in the NM Scope of Practice
• Maintains ambulance, equipment, and supplies in proper working order
• Participates in a continuous training program in technical medical work and in ambulance service and operation
• Acts as preceptor in new employee orientation
• Gives talks on emergency medical services at schools
• Conducts tours of station as requested
• Cleans ambulances and stations
• Studies street and road patterns of the cities and county
• Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Opportunity to enhance skills such as Rapid Sequence Intubation, STEMI recognition, and alerts from the field
• 24 or 12-hour shifts
• Work at one of 8 ambulance stations
• No need to "post" or "call back"
• Work for a multiple time Mission Lifeline: EMS Gold Award winning organization
• Recognition by the American Heart Association for implementing quality improvement measures to treat patients who experience severe heart attacks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed