Paramedic - Ruidoso

0090 Presbyterian System Services; South Dakota; On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is hiring a Paramedic to provide prehospital emergency care and safe medical transport for injured and/or ill patients in New Mexico. The role involves fast-paced clinical autonomy, teamwork with ED staff and adherence to standing medical direction and NM scope of practice.

The organization emphasizes professional development, safety, and a comprehensive benefits package. A NM driver’s license and active EMT/paramedic certifications are required or in process

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current NM Driver's License (out of state candidates must obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• State of New Mexico Paramedic certification in good standing.
• ACLS certification and BLS certification.
• DOT medical examiner certification must be obtained on onboarding and maintained.
• EMT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prehospital emergency care and transportation for injured and/or ill patients.
• Deliver care using standing guidelines and online medical direction.
• Document patient encounters in the current medical records system.
• Operate emergency vehicles safely per EVOC and defensive driving techniques.
• Collaborate with ED physicians, medical direction and teams to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

New Mexico Driver's License

Paramedic certification (NM)

ACLS certification

BLS certification

DOT medical examiner certification

EMT experience preferred

Job description

Location Address: 211 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $21.39 Maximum Offer $36.44 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 Lincoln County Medical Center Ambulance Service, a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

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

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 Drivers 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.

We’re all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits.

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.

We’re Determined to Support New Mexico's Well‑Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.