NM State Special Skills Endorsement for Rapid Sequence Induction
AHA ACLS, PALS, NRP
National Registry Certification
ICS 100,200,700,800
Duties and Responsibilities:
Working knowledge of emergency medical procedures and techniques at their respective certification level
Knowledge and utilization of NIMS guidelines
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 appropriately
Ability to operate an ambulance safely under various weather conditions
Ability to deal with patients, their families, co-workers, other agencies and hospital staff courteously and professionally at all times
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees
Responds to emergency calls as an ambulance crew member, 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
Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:
Ability to lift fifty (50) kg
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases
Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and injuries
Requires judgment/action which could result in death of a patient
Benefits
Health insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider-we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.
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.
Required Behaviors:
As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization: Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.
Required Qualifications:
New Mexico EMT-Paramedic Licensure
Valid NM 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 DOT physical requirements
Must obtain ICS 100,200,700,800 within the first sixty (60) days of employment
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