Prehospital Paramedic - Albuquerque Ambulance

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

Overview:Type of Opportunity: Full TimeFTE: 1.000000Exempt: NoWork Schedule: Typically 3, 13 hour shifts or 4, 11 hour shifts in Days, Nights, or SwingsCome join us as a Paramedic where your skills and compassion will shine providing high volume pre-hospital 911 emergency response for patients to regional hospitals as well as emergent and non-emergent inter-facility transportation.Shift Differentials:$2.00/hr Ambulance Service Differential, permanent, 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 ratePosition eligible for Sign On and Relocation Bonuses!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.Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.All in house CEs required for NM state licensure and National Registry requirementsAll in house carded classes (i.e. BLS, ACLS, PHTLS, PALS, AMLS, etc.)Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective day oneRetirement options of 401k and 403b with organizational matchOn site AAS gym with personal training classes availableOn site social workers supporting field crewsImageTrend Elite Charting SoftwareStryker XPS Power Hydraulic GurneysStryker Power-Load Systems in every unitInterested 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/GEDCurrent New Mexico driver's license is required without relevant restrictions.Must be at least 18 years of age with a driving record insurable per Presbyterian policyMust possess and maintain a State of New Mexico Paramedic certification in good standingMust maintain all required certifications (i.e., ACLS, BLS)Must be up to date with FEMA 100, 200, 700 coursesAbility to perform CPR and all skills associated with paramedic licensureEMT experience preferredMust pass physical abilities assessmentMust obtain medical examiner certification/DOT certification as part of on-boarding and maintain.Responsibilities:Provides prehospital emergency care and transportation for injured and/or ill patients.Delivers care utilizing standing guidelines and on-line medical direction.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.Documents and maintains informative and accurate medical records for patient encounters through use of current computerized patient documentation system.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.Maintains current working knowledge and certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).Assists in the instruction of emergency medical services (EMS) students to provide for positive work-related experiences.Attendance at departmental staff meetings and/or in-service educational programs while keeping current with developments in the field through participation in seminars, workshops and/or publications.Proactively utilizes best practices to minimize response and drop times.Performs other duties as assigned.Benefits:Learn more about our employee benefits.About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian 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 state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plansAbout Albuquerque Ambulance ServiceAlbuquerque Ambulance Service was founded in 1972 and is a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services. As the largest and busiest emergency and non-emergency medical service provider in New Mexico, we provide advance life support, critical care transportation, mobile integrated health in the community, our own fully fledged education team, and a full fleet maintenance and logistics team that keeps ambulances turn-key and ready to go.Throughout Albuquerque Ambulance Service's 50 years of operations, we have dedicated our efforts to ensuring we provide quality patient care, but also are creating a community of employees who truly enjoy their jobs and living in New Mexico. Our family atmosphere, full scope of benefits, tuition assistance, and career advancement opportunities are just a small part of how we make our employees happy and excited to work with us.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $34.27/Hr. 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.

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