Critical Care Paramedic - Albuquerque Ambulance
Critical Care Paramedic - Albuquerque Ambulance
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Overview
Join Albuquerque Ambulance Services (AAS) as a Critical Care Paramedic and become a vital part of New Mexicos leading emergency medical team!
As a Critical Care Paramedic you will provide advanced inter-facility emergency and non-emergency medical care and transportation for critically ill or injured patients across New Mexico. This role demands clinical excellence teamwork and a commitment to patient safety and comfort during transport.
Enjoy the diverse landscapes and recreational opportunities New Mexico offers while advancing your career with educational assistance and a focus on clinical excellence. Be part of a family atmosphere at AAS where your growth and well-being matter. Join us in making a difference every day!
Type of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Work Schedule: (2) 24-hour shifts station based
Sign onandrelocation bonusesavailable for qualified candidates.
How you grow learn and thrive matters here.
- On-site social worker supporting field crews
- ImageTrend Elite Charting Software
- Hydraulic Gurneys
- Hydraulic Load Systems in every unit
- UESCOPE Video Laryngoscope
- LIFEPAK 15s and LIFEPAK 35s
- Onsite gym at AAS discounted gym memberships citywide
- Education assistance toward a Bachelors and/or Masters Degree
- All in-house CEs required for NM state licensure and National Registry requirements
- All in-house carded classes (i.e. BLS ACLS PHTLS PALS AMLS etc.)
- Medical Dental Vision benefits effective day one
- Retirement options with organizational match
Shift Differentials
- $2.00/hr Ambulance Service Differential earned on all hours worked
- $5.00/hr Night Differential earned on eligible night hours stacks on base rate
- $3.00/hr Weekend Differential earned on eligible weekend hours stacks on base rate
Interested in learning more
Interested in learning more about AAS or about our positions Send our recruiter an email at or send a text/call at . We look forward to hearing from you!
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED equivalent required
- Associates or Bachelors degree in EMS Nursing Business Management or related field preferred.
- Current New Mexico drivers license is required without relevant restrictions.
- Must be at least 18 years of age with a driving record insurable per Presbyterian policy
- Must possess and maintain a State of New Mexico Paramedic license in good standing
- 1 year minimum Paramedic experience in a high-volume system required
- 2 years of high volume Paramedic experience preferred if missing FP-C/CCP-C
- 3-5 years Paramedic experience preferred
- Must maintain all required certifications (i.e. ACLS BLS)
- PALS (or equivalent) NRP and STABLE required within 6 months of hire.
- Current Critical Care certification required within 9 months of hire (FP-C CCEMT-P or CCP-C).
- Must be up to date withFEMAcourses
- Must pass physical abilities assessment
- Must obtain medical examiner certification/DOT certification as part of on-boarding and maintain.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality critical care during inter-facility transports using Clinical Practice Guidelines and standing orders.
- Perform advanced procedures including IV therapy phlebotomy arterial punctures wound care and bedside diagnostics.
- Operate and monitor specialized medical equipment (e.g. cardiac monitors ventilators).
- Maintain accurate electronic documentation of patient care and billing information.
- Communicate effectively with sending and receiving medical teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Promote the CCT program through professional interactions with partner agencies and facilities.
- Maintain ambulance readiness including equipment checks cleaning and restocking.
- Participate in ongoing training staff meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure a safe therapeutic environment for patients and families during transport.
Benefits
Were 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 a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908 we are the states largest private employer with nearly 13000 employees - including more than 1200 providers and nearly 3500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640000 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.
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