EMT Intermediate/AEMT - Espanola

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 25,251 - 37,553; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational and career development options

Staff Safety wearable badge

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness opportunities

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Ruidoso is seeking an Ambulance Based EMT-I. This critical position involves maintaining and operating emergency medical vehicles for safe patient transportation while providing care to patients at the scene.

The ideal candidate must complete the EMT-I course and possess a current New Mexico EMT-I license. Responsibilities include assisting Paramedics, ensuring accurate patient documentation, and adhering to operational protocols.

Competitive benefits include educational options and safety programs for staff, fostering an environment of excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate (EMT-I) course required.
• Current license as EMT-I from the State of New Mexico is required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate an emergency medical vehicle for patient transportation.
• Assist in providing emergency pre-hospital care for patients.
• Ensure accurate patient documentation for billing and legal requirements.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and staff regarding patient care.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location Address

211 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $18.33
Maximum Offer $27.26

Job Details

Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 1.00
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Summary

Summary of Major Duties for function as Ambulance Based EMT-I: To maintain and operate an emergency medical vehicle in the safe transportation of emergency and non-emergency for Albuquerque Ambulance Service of Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Provide patient care within the EMT-Intermediate's scope of practice and licensure on scene of an emergency or non-emergency call. Attend on at least 50% of all non-emergency prescheduled transports appropriate to scope of practice and licensure.

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates an emergency medical vehicle in the safe transportation of emergency and non-emergency patients. Meets all expectations for adherence to P&P and best practice in safe operation of the vehicle.
• Assists Paramedic in providing emergency pre-hospital care for injured or ill patients at the basic and intermediate levels. Attends on at least 50% of all requests for services appropriate to scope of practice and licensure. Meets expectations for adherence to system protocols and excellence in quality of care.
• Meets expectations for quality charting through adherence to the RESCUE narrative components. Provides accurate and complete demographics in order to support successful billing of patient transports. Meets all set expectations for patient documentation metrics for continuum of care, financial reimbursement and legal requirements.
• Maintains positive communications and collaboration with physicians and staff regarding the definitive therapy administered to patients being delivered for emergency care at their facility.
• Meets expectations for operational performance measures related to all time on task components. Proactively utilizes best practices to minimize out of chute, response and drop times.
• Perform other functions as required.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Age requirement is 18.
• Completion of the formal Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate (EMT-I) course is required.
• Current license issued by the State of New Mexico Emergency Medical Service Bureau, as an Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) is required.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required.1-2 years experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions is required.
• Receives on-the-job training and competency verification to perform primary functions.
• Completion of a PHS Non-Licensed Assistive Personnel course or similar training required prior to entering classification.
• Formal medical technician or military training preferred.
• Maintains annual current department competencies and Employee Health Requirements.

EEO Statement

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.