Paramedic - Located in Los Lunas, NM

American Medical Response; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Response in Los Lunas, NM is hiring licensed Paramedics to deliver basic and advanced patient care in a professional, cost-effective manner. Paramedics assess each call, provide care, drive the ambulance, and collaborate with public safety personnel.

Required are a State Paramedic License, valid driver’s license, and current BCLS/ACLS/PALS or equivalent certifications. This full-time position offers a base salary range and sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; advanced education preferred.
• Current state Paramedic License.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, BTLS or PHTLS certification where applicable.
• Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety policy.

Responsibilities

• Utilize medical equipment to provide advanced medical care as required.
• Drive the ambulance and support map reading to minimize response time.
• Continuously maintain all required certifications.
• Communicate with dispatcher for call data and feedback.
• Keep the unit clean and stocked for optimal response.
• Document patient care and billing accurately.
• Follow policies on turnaround times.
• Consider patient status and destination facilities when transporting.
• Work past scheduled shift with little or no notice.
• Collaborate professionally with allied health and public safety personnel.

Skills

Paramedic license

CPR / BCLS

ACLS / PALS / PEPP

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current State Paramedic License

Job description

$42,741 - $59,165 Base Salary

$7,500 Sign on Bonus - Full-time New Hires Eligible

Biweekly Retention Bonus - Full-time New Hires Eligible

We are hiring Paramedics with a passion to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced patient care in a professional, caring, and cost-effective manner. Paramedics assess provide patient care and assess each call to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol; performs related responsibilities as required.

Located in Los Lunas, NM

More Information About This Job:

$42,741 - $59,165 Base Salary

$7,500 Sign on Bonus - Full-time New Hires Eligible

Biweekly Retention Bonus - Full-time New Hires Eligible

We are hiring Paramedics with a passion to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced patient care in a professional, caring, and cost-effective manner. Paramedics assess provide patient care and assess each call to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol; performs related responsibilities as required.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care.
• Drive the ambulance and provide map reading support to minimize call response time.
• Continuously maintain all required certifications.
• Communicate with dispatcher to receive and understand call data and customer feedback.
• Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean and stocked for optimal call response.
• Document activities regarding patient care and billing completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding out-of-chute times and turnaround times.
• Consider patient status and insurance preferred facilities when determining transportation destinations.
• Ability to work past scheduled shift with little or no notice.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully pass Physical Agility Test.
• Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times.
• Must be able to lift, drag, hoist, and carry different types of equipment and other objects.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Some advanced education preferred.
• Current state Paramedic License.
• Possess a valid State Driver’s License.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, BTLS or PHTLS Provider Certification (where applicable or required by contract).
• Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy.

Why Choose US?

"GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services."

View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.

EEO Statement:

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.