Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Lifepoint Health®; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The role involves responding to emergency medical service calls and providing patient care as needed. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, an EMT-B license, and critical thinking skills. Essential functions include administering emergency medical care, navigating ambulances, and maintaining equipment. This position requires the ability to work under stress and make critical decisions promptly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; two years of college preferred.
• Graduate of a Program in Discipline required.
• EMT-B License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Safely navigates ambulance to patient's location.
• Provides stabilization of scene and requests additional assistance.
• Administers emergency medical care within scope of practice.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of college

Graduate of a Program in Discipline

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

EMT-B License

Job description

05120 EMT

Responds to calls for emergency medical services and provides patient care as directed and/or determined necessary.

Reports to: Director of Emergency

FLSA: Non‑exempt

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent Required; Two years of college Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required

License

EMT‑B Required

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

• Safely navigates ambulance to patient's location.
• Provides stabilization of scene and requests additional assistance as necessary.
• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury and patient's history from available sources.
• Administers emergency medical care within scope of practice, including patient stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation, from the scene to receiving medical facility.
• Contacts medical personnel, reports/records observations, and follows directives from supervising Physician or Registered Nurse.
• Maintains equipment, restocks supplies and cleans ambulance as necessary.