Paramedic - Emergency Department - Rio Rancho

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 24,052 - 35,762; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in New Mexico seeks a Paramedic to join their team. In this role, you'll provide critical emergency medical care and participate in patient assessment and treatment. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and certification as an Emergency Med Tech/Paramedic. Additional experience in emergency medical services is preferred, as you'll be working within a vibrant healthcare environment aimed at improving community health. Join us in making a difference.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Emergency Med Tech/Paramedic certification is necessary.
• BLS certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Participates in patient care based on acuity.
• Performs care within state-approved scope of practice.
• Documents and maintains patient records accurately.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Emergency Med Tech/Paramedic - NM

BLS Certification

Previous EMS Dispatch experience

ED patient care experience

National EMT License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124, United States of America

Compensation

Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $: 17.46
Maximum Offer for this position is up to $: 25.96

Summary

Presbyterian is seeking Paramedic to join our dynamic team in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where your expertise will be critical in providing emergency medical care and saving lives. As a Paramedic you will perform advanced patient care within State approved scope of practice in the emergency department setting. Receives emergency medical telephone calls and provides emergency care to injured or ill patients.

Growth, Learning and Well-Being

• 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

Opportunity and Schedule

Type of Opportunity: PRN

FTE: 0

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Participates in the provision of patient care based on setting and acuity of patient care needs. Ensures a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Organizes care in a manner that contributes to the overall quality of the team.
• Performs care within State Approved Scope of Practice and approved competencies.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining emergency supplies and equipment.
• Monitors patients and maintains records using patient monitoring system and electronic health records. Documents and maintains an informative and accurate medical record to initiate charges for each patient treated. Maintains proper functioning systems and reports malfunctions immediately per PHS procedure.
• Documents and reports any pertinent changes to the Nurse, Charge Nurse, and Provider. Provides patient reports to other staff as necessary.
• Communicates and processes necessary paperwork/information for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Participates in unit-based Shared Governance activities and assists with the implementation of changes as recommended by councils.
• Performs other functions as directed.
• May observe patient cardiac monitors and maintain records. Documents and reports any pertinent rate or rhythm changes, especially life-threatening

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Emergency Med Tech/Paramedic - NM
• BLS Required at the time of hire.
• Previous EMS Dispatch experience preferred.
• 2 years ED patient care experience including triage experience preferred.
• National EMT License preferred.

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.

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.