Paramedic Pre-Hospital-AMB-LCMC

About the role

Build Your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a Paramedic to provide prehospital emergency care and safe medical transport for injured and/or ill patients with 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 Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

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.

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.
• EMT experience preferred.
• We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
• 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.
• Learn more about our employee benefits.
• About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
• Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
• AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
• Compensation Disclaimer
• The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
• We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Benefits

Additional Information

Location Address: 211 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $20.37 Maximum Offer $31.12

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