Paramedic - Learner
- BLS
- ACLS
- Driver's license
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About the job
Location Address
4500 Montbel Pl NE Albuquerque, NM 87107-6832
Compensation Pay Range
Minimum Offer $21.39 Maximum Offer $36.44
Summary
This position provides prehospital emergency care and transport for injured and/or ill patients for 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: Part time FTE: 0.50 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.
Qualifications
*Must maintain full-time enrollment (at least 12 credit hours) at the UNM EMSA towards completing a Bachelor’s of Science in EMS. This position is limited to 11 months at which time the employee must vacate the position and apply for an open requisition
*High School Diploma or equivalent
*Current NM Driver’s 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
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
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
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