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.
Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours
Other information:
*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.
Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma or GED
Credentials:
Essential:
* Emerg Med Tech/Paramedic-NM
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.
Find the medical care and health plan you and your family need at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, an integrated system of hospitals, healthcare providers and insurance plans serving patients and members in New Mexico.