Emergency Med Tech/Paramedic

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

UNM Emergency Medicine seeks on-call EMT Paramedics for the MEDBOW program. Responsibilities include ALS care at events, documentation, and coordination with medical staff and event teams. The role requires NM EMT/Paramedic licensure and at least 1 year of EMS experience, with flexible availability including weekends and holidays.

Pay is $22.00 per hour; location is Albuquerque, NM. This on-call Staff position supports events across New Mexico under supervision, with an average of three shifts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• New Mexico EMT/Paramedic license is required.
• At least 1 year of pre-hospital EMS experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide ALS care within licensure scope at events.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with medical personnel and event staff.
• Document care and maintain event records as required.
• Sign up for and work an average of three shifts per month, with higher numbers during peak periods.

Skills

EMS experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

NM EMT/Paramedic license

Job description

Emergency Med Tech/Paramedic

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for on‑call EMT Paramedic 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 Paramedics provide advanced life support (ALS) care within the scope of their licensure at a variety of events. Responsibilities include but are not limited to 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 paramedic‑level EMS experience in a field ("street") or hospital‑based setting and be comfortable working independently in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.

While applications received by the best consideration date will be given priority, we will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled. If this posting is still visible, the department is actively accepting applications and continues to seek candidates to fill multiple vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support (ALS) care within the scope of licensure at events.
• Respond to emergencies, perform documentation, and coordinate with other medical personnel and event staff.
• Work independently in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.
• Sign up for and work an average of three (3) shifts per month, with approximately five (5) during September.

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; at least 1 year of experience in the field of pre‑hospital EMS. NM licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)\/Paramedic. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Location

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Emergency Med Consortium (558C)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

On‑Call

Status

Non‑Exempt

Pay

$22.00 per hour

Benefits

This is not a benefits eligible position. As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check

No background check required.

Best Consideration Date

5/11/2026

Remote Work

Not eligible.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Provide up to date resume.

EEO 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.

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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions to 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.