EMT - Paramedic (PRN)

Gila Regional Medical Center; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Silver City, New Mexico, is seeking an EMT-Paramedic to provide advanced life support and patient care. The role involves responding to emergency calls, teaching various courses, and ensuring quality assurance during shifts. Candidates must possess certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and be a licensed EMT-Paramedic in New Mexico. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while delivering critical care to the community.

Qualifications

• Current Nationally Registered Paramedic preferred.
• Current license as a New Mexico EMT-Paramedic required.
• Must complete all EMS department training and orientation within the initial employment period.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls providing advanced life support and patient care.
• Teaches BLS, ACLS, PALS, EMT-Basic, and EMT-Intermediate courses.
• Completes run reports and billing.

Skills

Advanced life support

Emergency response

Patient care

Classroom teaching (BLS, ACLS, PALS)

Team coordination

Education

Current Nationally Registered Paramedic

Current New Mexico EMT-Paramedic license

Basic Life Support (AHA)

Current PALS Certification

Current ACLS Certification

Job description

Description

Under supervision of Department Director, or under direction of the Department Medical Director, or one of his physician delegates (ER Physicians), the EMT- Paramedic provides advanced life support transport and patient care. S/he teaches courses and performs various technical and routine duties within the “NM EMS Scope of Practice” utilizing knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. S/he is flexible with work schedules and available for call.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to emergency calls, providing basic and advanced life support transport and patient care


• Stocks supplies


• Washes trucks, cleans bays and station


• Completes Run Reports and billing


• Teaches classes in BLS, ACLS, PALS, EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate, if appropriate


• Assumes responsibility for quality assurance and day-to-day shift operations when scheduled as (or in the absence of) “EMS 1 Medic”, including, but not limited to:


• Coordinating daily shift activity and setting up transfers


• Ensure all shifts are covered


• Carrying the EMS cell phone


• Acting as a liaison between EMS and House Supervisor


• Ensuring general duties and reporting are completed


• Completing shift report


• Act as float medic


• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Current Nationally Registered Paramedic - Preferred


• Current license as an New Mexico EMT-Paramedic


• Critical Care Paramedic Course Completion Certificate or CCP Certification Preferred


• Current Basic Life Support (AHA)


• Current PALS Certification


• Current ACLS Certification


• Valid New Mexico Drivers License at class “D” or above


• EVOC completed within 6 months of hire.


• Must meet insurance requirement to drive hospital vehicles


• Must be able to pass a DOT physical


• Must complete all EMS department training and orientation requirements within the initial employment period

Note: Job description available upon request

All required documents must be presented at time of hire.

EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer