EMT I - PresNow

0090 Presbyterian System Services; Isleta (NM); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition reimbursement

Staff safety badge

Night/weekend shift differentials

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC electronic charting system

Zusammenfassung

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking an EMT-Intermediate to deliver high-quality direct patient care within the PresNow 24/7 hybrid ED/urgent care model in Albuquerque, NM. You will work under supervision of RNs and ED physicians, performing IV therapy, phlebotomy, airway support, meds administration, splinting, and POC testing to optimize throughput and patient flow.

We offer growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, a wearable staff-safety badge, shift differentials for

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma required.
• Completion of EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) course required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• 1–2 years of experience preferred but not required.
• Background: medical technician or military training preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• On-the-job training and annual department competency requirements.

Aufgaben

• Advanced Emergency Interventions & Clinical Scope: IV therapy, medication administration per orders, advanced airway support, wound care, and POC testing.
• Clinical workflow: vitals, escalation, invasive procedures, phlebotomy, and transport.
• Unit operations: equipment stocking, sterile prep, sanitation, and infection control.
• Communication & EMR: precise charting and structured handoffs, patient education.

Kenntnisse

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Airway management

POC testing

Vital signs monitoring

Reading & following instructions

Ausbildung

High school diploma

EMT-I course

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

Location Address

3436 Isleta Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105-5837

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $16.66 Maximum Offer $26.70

Summary

The EMT-Intermediate delivers high-quality, direct patient care and advanced clinical support within the innovative PresNow 24/7 Freestanding Emergency Department and Urgent Care hybrid model. Working under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Emergency Physicians, the EMT-I performs scope-authorized advanced interventions—including IV therapy, phlebotomy, airway support, medication administration, splinting, and point-of-care diagnostic testing. This role is essential to optimizing patient throughput, streamlining triage-to-discharge workflows, and maintaining clinical excellence in a high-volume emergency setting.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• 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

Type of Opportunity

Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities

1. Advanced Emergency Interventions & Clinical Scope (EMT-I)

Vascular Access & IV Therapy: Initiates and removes peripheral intravenous (IV) lines and administers approved IV crystalloid fluids under direct clinical direction.

Medication Administration: Administers scope-authorized protocols (e.g., Albuterol/inhalation therapy, Naloxone, Sublingual Nitroglycerin, Epinephrine 1:1,000 for anaphylaxis, Dextrose) per medical director standing orders.

Advanced Airway & Resuscitation: Assists in emergency resuscitation and code responses; performs suctioning, supraglottic airway insertion, and bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation.

Wound & Musculoskeletal Care: Cleans, irrigates, and dresses acute wounds; performs wound closure (suturing/stapling) following competency validation.

Applies plaster/fiberglass splints, casting, and traction devices.

Diagnostic & POC Testing: Executes bedside diagnostic testing, including 12-lead ECGs, continuous cardiac monitoring, blood glucose (glucometry), pulse oximetry, urinalysis, and rapid POC tests.

2. Clinical Workflow, Patient Monitoring & Unit Support

Vital Signs & Escalation: Obtains and records vital signs; promptly recognizes and reports clinical deterioration or abnormal diagnostic values to the RN or Emergency Physician.

Invasive Support Procedures: Inserts and removes urethral (Foley) catheters and gastric (NG/OG) tubes; performs enemas and surgical site preparation.

Phlebotomy & Lab Logistics: Performs venipuncture, accurately labels diagnostic specimens, and directly transports blood, tissue, and pathology specimens to the laboratory.

Patient Transport & Hygiene: Safely transports patients for imaging or transfer; assists with mobility, hygiene, and nutritional intake tracking.

3. Unit Operations, Inventory & Environmental Safety

Equipment & Supply Management: Stocks treatment rooms, procedure trays, and emergency supply carts. Monitors equipment functionality, logs maintenance, and reports broken items.

Sterile Field Preparation: Prepares surgical/procedural trays and directly assists physicians and nurses during sterile bedside procedures (e.g., central lines, chest tubes, lumbar punctures).

Sanitation & Infection Control: Disinfects treatment bays between patients, safely manages biohazardous waste and sharps containers, and ensures proper storage/handling of oxygen E-cylinders.

4. Communication, EMR Documentation & Patient Experience

Accurate EMR Charting: Timely and precise documentation of procedures, vital signs, IV access details, and point-of-care testing in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Structured Handoffs: Conducts standardized end-of-shift reports and transfer handoffs to ensure seamless continuity of care.

Patient-Centered Care: Reinforces discharge instructions, provides simple patient education, and actively supports Presbyterian Healthcare Services' patient satisfaction programs.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required
• Clinical Training: Completion of a formal Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) course required
• Certifications: Current CPR certification required
• Experience: 1 to 2 years of experience preferred, but not required
• Background: Formal medical technician or military training preferred, but not required
• Core Skills: Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ongoing Compliance: Completion of on-the-job training and competency verification, plus maintenance of annual department competencies and Employee Health requirements

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

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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.

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