Paramedic

SHR (Spectrum Healthcare Resources); Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources seeks a civilian Paramedic for assignment at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM. The role requires a high school diploma, EMT-P certification, and DoD dive/medical technician credentials.

Three years’ paramedic experience within five years and current CPR/EMT-P qualifications are required. Responsibilities include patient assessment, EMS activation, medical coverage for trainee modules, record keeping, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current National EMT-P certification or state EMT-Paramedic license or higher.
• Designated Dive Medical Technician & inside tender; DoD courses listed; CPR/EMT-P or US Military medic training.
• Three years of Paramedic experience within the last five years.
• Board certification via a recognized Paramedic program within the past two years.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and determine a treatment course per local protocol.
• Provide triage for training candidates requiring medical monitoring.
• Monitor medical coverage for student flight during high-risk training modules, aquatic and land-based.
• Respond, stabilize, and activate EMS for emergencies.
• Summarize injuries and care rendered to EMS responders.
• Inventory, replace, and clean supplies after use.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure proper care and monitoring.
• Coordinate daily with medical director and supervisor for oversight per EMT-P guidelines.
• Maintain accurate injury/treatment/medical release records.
• Work non-standard hours, extended shifts, and potentially travel for training.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 100 lbs and maneuvering in extreme conditions.
• May observe/participate in missions off duty station to support training.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CAAHEP-accredited Paramedic program (or Letter of Review)

Job description

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a POTENTIAL opportunity for a civilian. Paramedic at Kirtland Air Force Base Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Requirements

• Degree/Education: Possess a High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: 1. Current National EMT-P Certification (National Registry) or state license at the EMT-Paramedic level, or higher.
• Qualifications: Designated Dive Medical Technician & inside tender, graduate of one of the following DoD formal courses: USMC Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman, US Army Dive Medical Technician course, or US navy Diving Medical Technician course currently CPR certification, EMT-P, or formally trained U.S. Military medic.
• Training: Familiar and able to access medical data systems (MHS Genesis, ASIMS, AIMWTS, PEPP, & HAIMS). Experience with Medical Records review to include military diving and quality control (DD2807, DD2808, and DD2766C, Dental, PHA, and Pressure Test Verification).
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience as Paramedic within the last five (5)
• Board Certification: Successful completion of a CAAHEP- accredited Paramedic program (or a program that has been issued a CoAEMSP "Letter of Review") within the past two (2) years.

Core Duties

• Assess a patient's condition and determine a course of treatment per local protocol.
• Provide triage for student(s) incapable to perform in training due to medical and musculoskeletal reasons. Triage will be used to determine:
• Assigned to student flight for medical monitoring of all high-risk training event modules to provide medical coverage and monitoring that include aquatic and land-based training.
• Respond, stabilize, and activate EMS in response to physical trauma, heat stroke, near drowning episodes or other emergencies.
• Summarize nature of injury and emergency care rendered to the receiving EMS responders.
• Inventory, replace, and clean all supplies and equipment after use.
• Work with a multidisciplinary human performance team that includes other medical professionals to ensure the proper care and health monitoring of all students (i.e., physicians, sports medicine provider, athletic trainers, physical therapists, operational psychologists, strength coaches, etc.).
• Coordinate with contracted or military medical director, government supervisor, preceptor and /or lead paramedic daily for proper medical oversight and direction in accordance with national and state EMT-P and Paramedic guidelines.
• Keep accurate records of all injuries, method of treatment, rehabilitation, and medical releases. During normal operations, provide relevant information to SW medical staff to support the students' medical needs.
• Work a non-standard schedule, extended hours, and/or rotating shifts which may include early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays, but not to exceed 40 hours per week. The Contractor shall be flexible and may need to deviate from the typical work week schedule.
• The work requires some physical exertion, such as walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces as well as time spent outdoors in extreme temperatures and variable weather conditions. Work can require prolonged standing indoors or outdoors, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. HCW is required to maintain strength, coordination, and stamina to manage and operate exercise and medical equipment. The HCWs physical conditioning must be sufficient to demonstrate and perform various exercise procedures and the ability to perform under stress, including lifting heavy weights potentially up to 100 lbs., squatting, sitting, running, jumping, bending, walking, crawling (low/high profile) for up to 25 meters, and prolonged standing. The position requires ability to move over, around, and through obstacles to a height of 10 feet, and up to 1.5 mile over rough terrain in extreme temperatures.
• Visits or extended duties in these locations or sites are necessary to observe performance/events, to survey, to conduct planning, etcetera to ensure mission accomplishment. Some agility and strength may be required in executing medical coverage in these operational environments.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station in order to support training requirements.

Position Highlights

• Excellent work-life balance
• Supportive environment
• Employee status with generous benefits package
• Give back and care for our Nation's armed forces

Company Overview

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/AA/Disability/Vet

Location

US-NM-Albuquerque