Emergency Med Tech/Basic

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Department of Emergency Medicine seeks qualified candidates for on-call EMT Basic positions with the MEDBOW program. MEDBOW is a long-standing program within Emergency Medicine that provides contracted emergency medical services at events across New Mexico, supporting community safety through professional pre-hospital care.

EMT Basics provide medical care within the scope of their certification at a variety of public and private events, including patient assessment,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; NM Licensure as an EMT/Basic.
• Preferred: EMS experience in pre-hospital (field) or hospital settings.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care within the scope of EMT Basic certification at events.
• Patient assessment and basic life support.
• Emergency response and coordination with other medical personnel and event staff.
• Documentation of care provided.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT Basic licensure

Job description

Requisition ID

req36416

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for on-call EMT Basic positions with the Medicine Bow (MEDBOW) program. MEDBOW is a long-standing program within Emergency Medicine that provides contracted emergency medical services at events across New Mexico, supporting community safety through professional pre-hospital care.

Under general supervision, EMT Basics provide medical care within the scope of their certification at a variety of public and private events. Responsibilities include patient assessment, basic life support, emergency response, documentation, and coordination with other medical personnel and event staff.

This is an on-call position with variable scheduling based on event needs. The preferred candidate will demonstrate reliability and flexibility, with an expectation to sign up for and work an average of three (3) shifts per month, and approximately five (5) shifts during the month of September, which is typically a high-demand period.

Ideal candidates will have prior EMS experience in a field ("street") or hospital-based setting and be comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Conditions of Employment

• May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; no previous experience required. Certification/Licensure: NM Licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Basic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous EMS experience in pre-hospital (field) or hospital settings
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Emergency Med Consortium (558C)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

On-Call

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $17.39

Benefits Eligible

This is not a benefits eligible position.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

No

For Best Consideration Date

8/3/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Veteran Preference Statement

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Background Check and Verification

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.