PARAMEDIC

UNM HOSPITALS

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

UNM Hospitals in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a paramedic-level clinician for the Lifeguard RTP department. Responsibilities include emergency patient care, ALS procedures, and transport in ground ambulance, with adherence to hospital policies and patient safety standards.

The role requires EMT-Paramedic licensure, ACLS, EVOS, NM driver license, and the ability to work full-time days. Sign-on and relocation benefits may be available. Requires working 0.90 FTE with weekend rotation as applicable.

Qualifications

High school or GED equivalent required.
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov/Prof Rescuers required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
EMT Paramedic license required.
EVOS training cert required within 60 days.
Valid NM driver's license required.
UNM vehicle operator permit within 60 days.

Responsibilities

PATIENT CARE - triage and provide emergency care; document activities.
ALS - perform advanced life support including intubation and other procedures.
Administer injections and nebulized meds as needed.
Monitor cardiac status and perform cardioversion/defibrillation assistance.
Transport - operate ground ambulance per DOT and NM EMS rules.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License

Emergency Vehicle Operation Safety Training Cert

Valid New Mexico Driver's License

UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days

Job description

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Lifeguard RTP

FTE: 0.90
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary

Patient care protocols are delineated by the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Emergeny Medical Service Board. See Addendum for department-specific information. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric Age Groups.

Detailed responsibilities

PATIENT CARE - Perform patient care assignments; triage emergency care; stabilize and/or prepare patient for transport; document all patent care activities
ALS - Provide advanced life support to include oral/nasal endotracheal intubation, needle thoracostomy, needle/surgical cricothyroidotomy, introsseous catheter insertion, pericardiocentesis; perform 12-lead EKG's and chemical blood glucose tests
PATIENT CARE - Perform peripheral venous puncture, blood draws, and IV fluid therapy and drug administration
CARDIAC - Provide cardiac monitoring; initiate or assist with cardioversion or defibrillation
PATIENT CARE - Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, topical application or sublingual administration of medications; provide for nebulized drug administration
EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Monitor and stock supply areas; maintain equipment as appropriate
MEETINGS - Attend education sessions, department and other meetings as appropriate
CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees
QUALITY - Participate in department quality programs
ORIENTATION - Assist in orienting new employees as required
RELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
TRANSPORT – Operate ground ambulance for patient transport; comply with all Department of Transportation and New Mexico Emergency Medical Services regulations for operating a ground ambulance; operate program fleet support vehicles

Qualifications

Education

Essential

High School or GED Equivalent

Experience

Essential

None required

2 years or a minimum 3000 hours Pre-Hospital 911 service, average 4-6 transports in 12-hour period working as a paramedic

Nonessential

No preferred experience

Credentials

Essential

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License
Emergency Vehicle Operation Safety Training Cert w/in 60 day
Valid New Mexico Driver's License
UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days

Nonessential

Nationally Registered Paramedic License

Physical Conditions

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Maximum weight 225 pounds, ability to climb, squat, carry 30 pound bag, ability to lift 200 pound patient on backboard with one other person

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.

Working conditions

Essential