Paramedic Pre-Hospital-AMB

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 28,061 - 42,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ruidoso is seeking a Paramedic to deliver prehospital emergency care and safe medical transport for patients. This role involves critical responsibilities including patient care, administering medications, and accurate documentation using computerized systems. To qualify, candidates must have a high school diploma, state paramedic certification, and ACLS certification. The position offers a dynamic environment for skilled clinicians committed to evidence-based care, with a compensation range of $20.37 to $31.12 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must maintain a State of New Mexico Paramedic certification in good standing.
• Current NM Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provides prehospital emergency care and transportation for patients.
• Administers medications and performs ALS level interventions.
• Documents patient care using computerized patient documentation system.

Skills

Emergency care delivery

Clinical autonomy

Positive communication

Documentation of patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State of New Mexico Paramedic certification

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Location Address: 211 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $20.37 Maximum Offer $31.12

Summary: Build Your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a Paramedic to provide prehospital emergency care and safe medical transport for injured and/or ill patients with Albuquerque Ambulance Service, a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• 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

Responsibilities

As a Paramedic on our team, you'll play a critical role in delivering high‑quality prehospital emergency care to patients during some of their most vulnerable moments. This role is fast‑paced, hands‑on, and highly collaborative, ideal for a clinician who thrives in dynamic environments and is committed to compassionate, evidence‑based care. Paramedics operate with clinical autonomy while working closely with emergency department physicians, medical direction, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient transport, accurate documentation, and continuity of care across settings.

• 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

• 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

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke free campuses.