Paramedic - Learner

0090 Presbyterian System Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational and career development

Staff Safety wearable badge

Shift differentials for night/weekend

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness through NM Higher Ed

EPIC electronic charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Ambulance Service, a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking personnel to provide prehospital emergency care and transport for injured or ill patients. The role follows standing guidelines and medical direction, delivering ALS-level interventions as permitted by NM scope of practice and organizational policies.

Responsibilities include medication administration, CPR/ACLS/BLS maintenance, and accurate documentation in the electronic charting

Qualifications

• Must maintain UNM EMSA enrollment toward BS in EMS (11 months limit).
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current NM Driver’s License; out-of-state candidates must obtain within 30 days.
• Minimum age 18; driving record insurable by Presbyterian policy.
• Must pass physical abilities assessment and maintain.
• NM Paramedic certification in good standing.
• ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
• Must obtain medical examiner/DOT certification as part of onboarding.
• EMT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides prehospital emergency care and transportation for injured or ill patients.
• Delivers care per standing guidelines and online medical direction.
• Participates in patient care based on setting and acuity needs.
• Administers medications and performs ALS interventions as allowed.
• Maintains CPR and ACLS/BLS certifications.
• Documents patient care using the electronic charting system.
• Operates emergency vehicles safely per EVOC and defensive driving.
• Collaborates with ED physicians and staff; attends meetings/education.

Skills

CPR

ALCS/BLS recall

Education

UNM EMSA enrollment for BS in EMS

High School Diploma or equivalent

Paramedic certification (NM)

ACLS

BLS

Job description

Location Address

4500 Montbel Pl NE Albuquerque, NM 87107-6832

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $21.39 Maximum Offer $36.44

Summary

This position provides prehospital emergency care and transport for injured and/or ill patients for Albuquerque Ambulance Service, a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services.

Benefits

• 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

Part time FTE: 0.50

Job Exempt

No

Work Shift

Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Provides prehospital emergency care and transportation for injured and/or ill patients.
• Delivers care utilizing standing guidelines and on-line medical direction.
• Participates in the provision of patient care based on setting and acuity of patient care needs.
• Administers medications and performs ALS level interventions and treatments as allowable per the NM State scope of practice, local guidelines, medical direction, and organizational policies.
• Maintains current working knowledge and certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Responsible for documentation of patient care using current computerized patient documentation system.
• Documents and maintains informative and accurate medical records for patient encounters.
• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner, consistent with EVOC and defensive driving techniques.
• Adheres to Presbyterian standards for professionalism and compassionate care.
• Maintains positive communications and collaboration with Emergency Department physicians and staff.
• Attends departmental staff meetings and/or education; keeps current with developments in the field.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must maintain full-time enrollment (at least 12 credit hours) at the UNM EMSA towards completing a Bachelor’s of Science in EMS. This position is limited to 11 months at which time the employee must vacate the position and apply for an open requisition
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current NM Driver’s License (Out of State candidates must obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Maintain driving record insurable by Presbyterian policy
• Must pass physical abilities assessment.
• State of New Mexico Paramedic certification in good standing.
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• Must obtain medical examiner certification/DOT certification as part of on-boarding and maintain.
• EMT experience preferred.

Company Culture & Wellness

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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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Commitment to Well-Being

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