Emergency Medical Technician (EMTBasic / Intermediate)

Thrive Medical Services LLC; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Silver City, New Mexico. This role includes emergency response, intake screening, and medication delivery within a correctional facility. Candidates must hold an EMT certification in New Mexico and a CPR/BLS qualification, with preference for those with experience in emergency healthcare. This position offers the opportunity to work in a unique medical environment, contributing to patient care in critical situations.

Qualifications

• Active EMT certification required in New Mexico.
• CPR/BLS certification is mandatory.
• Experience in emergency or correctional healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary responder for medical emergencies.
• Perform intake medical screenings.
• Deliver medications in accordance with Physician Standing Orders.
• Monitor chronic care tasks like blood glucose checks.
• Assist nursing staff during clinical operations.
• Document patient interactions in the health record.

Skills

Emergency response skills

Patient intake screening

Medication delivery

Clinical support

Education

EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate certification

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides emergency response, intake screening, medication delivery, and clinical support services within the correctional facility under physician standing orders and nursing supervision. The EMT practices within the supplemental EMS scope authorized by New Mexico law and facility protocol.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary responder for medical emergencies within the facility, providing stabilization until higher-level care is available.
• Perform intake medical screenings to identify urgent health needs and continuityof-medication issues.
• Deliver pre-packaged, routine oral or topical medications to stable patients in accordance with the eMAR and signed Physician Standing Orders, as permitted by NMAC 7.27.11.
• Perform chronic care monitoring tasks, including blood glucose checks, blood pressure measurement, and pulse oximetry.
• Administer physician-ordered nebulizer treatments and metered-dose inhalers (MDIs).
• Assist nursing staff during sick call, medication pass, and routine clinical operations.
• Prepare patients for off-site medical transport and assist with monitoring during transfers.
• Document all patient interactions and medication deliveries immediately in the Patient Health Record.
• Follow all infection control, safety, and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Active EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate certification in the State of New Mexico.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience in emergency or correctional healthcare preferred.