SkillBridge Paramedic - NM

Presbyterian Healthcare Services•Albuquerque, NM

3d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is searching for a skilled Paramedic for a SkillBridge opportunity with 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 SkillBridge Paramedic and become a vital part of New Mexico's leading emergency medical team! This opportunity is available exclusively to Active‑Duty Service Members approved to participate in the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program. Not on active duty? Please view our standard Paramedic opportunities. The SkillBridge Paramedic opportunity is designed for Active‑Duty Service Members who are separating or retiring from the military and are seeking a civilian paramedic career within a mission‑driven healthcare organization. Through hands‑on, supervised experience, participants will: Gain familiarity with local protocols and participate in patient care in a high volume EMS system with great educational and onboarding support Get a jump start on field training and onboarding within our organization with the goal of future employment. Focus on the clinical portion of the role and utilize your full scope of practice as a Paramedic. This SkillBridge fellowship may last up to 180 days, in accordance with DoW SkillBridge guidelines. Participants remain on active duty and continue to receive military pay and benefits throughout the program. Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a proud partner of the SkillBridge Program, supporting transitioning Service Members as they prepare for meaningful civilian careers in healthcare. Albuquerque Ambulance Service (AAS), a Presbyterian partner organization, offers Service Members the opportunity to continue their calling of service through compassionate, high‑quality prehospital 911 emergency medical care and interfacility transports (IFT) while transitioning to civilian life. Albuquerque combines meaningful Paramedic work with exceptional landscapes and recreational opportunities. With over 300 days of sunshine, quick access to the Sandia Mountains, and abundant outdoor recreation, it’s easy to stay active and recharge off duty. Add a lower cost of living, short commutes, rich culture, and a close‑knit first‑responder community, and Albuquerque is an ideal place to build both your career and your life. #NM True Sign On and Relocation Bonuses for eligible hires following SkillBridge completion and offer of employment. We support you at AAS. Here's how. On-site social worker supporting field crews ImageTrend Elite Charting Software Stryker Hydraulic Gurneys in every unit Stryker Hydraulic Loading Systems in every unit Lifepak 35 Cardiac Monitors UESCOPE Video Laryngoscope Onsite gym at AAS, accessible 24/7 and discounted gym memberships citywide All in-house CEs required for NM state licensure and National Registry All in-house carded classes (i.e. BLS, ACLS, etc.)

Requirements

MUST BE ACTIVE‑DUTY MILITARY TO QUALIFY
New Mexico Paramedic license required
NM EMS Bureau (Reciprocity easily obtained from another active state license)
Must have current ACLS and BLS through AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross
Must be up to date with FEMA 100, 200, 700 courses
Must obtain medical examiner certification/DOT certification as part of on-boarding.

Responsibilities

Provides prehospital 911 emergency care and/or Inter-facility transportation for injured and/or ill patients within ABC EMS Protocols.
Documents and maintains accurate medical records for patient encounters through use of ImageTrend Elite.

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
Sign On and Relocation Bonuses for eligible hires following SkillBridge completion and offer of employment.
On-site social worker supporting field crews
Onsite gym at AAS, accessible 24/7 and discounted gym memberships citywide
All in-house CEs required for NM state licensure and National Registry
All in-house carded classes (i.e. BLS, ACLS, etc.)
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.