PARAMEDIC - RAPID RESPONSE
Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Additional $6.00/hr. Safety Incentive Pay Cell phone and/or
smart devices are not allowed on persons for this position at MDC,
unless there is a documented medical condition. Receive 17% Weekday
Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials
Minimum Offer $ 24.29/hr. Maximum Offer $ 36.43/hr. Compensation
Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of
factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and
other business and organizational considerations. Department: MDC -
Medical FTE: 0.05 PRN Shift: Rotating Position Summary: Provide
direct patient care under the guidelines and protocols provided by
the UNMH Rapid Response Medical Director. Operate within the scope
of practice as defined by the New Mexico Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services along with any approved UNMH special skills.
Function as a patient advocate. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and
departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may
include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric Age
Groups. Detailed responsibilities: * PATIENT CARE - Provide basic
life support up to advanced life support to include
defibrillation/cardio version, oral/nasal endotracheal intubation,
medication administration, needle thoracotomy, surgical
cricothyrotomy, deep suctioning, interosseous catheter Insertion,
perform/interpret 12-lead EKG's and chemical blood glucose tests *
PATIENT CARE - Perform patient care; work autonomously to stabilize
patients and guide care until providers arrive; triage emergency
care (outpatient response on hospital property to emergency
department); stabilize and/or prepare patient for transport;
document all patient care activities; assessment of test results
and laboratory values for purpose of adjusting patient therapy;
respond to hospital non-patient emergencies * PATIENT CARE -
Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, topical
application, sublingual and intravenous administration of
medications via the seven rights; provide for nebulized drug
administration; document and communicate clinical findings *
ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic
environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals
standards * EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Monitor and stock supply areas;
maintain equipment as appropriate * MEETINGS - Attend education
sessions, department and other meetings as appropriate * CUSTOMER
RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective
working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and
Hospitals employees * QUALITY - Participate in department quality
programs * ORIENTATION - Assist in orienting new employees as
required * DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and
development through participation in educational programs, reading
current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops *
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies,
procedures and protocols * PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive
approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve
patient safety through questioning of current policies and
processes * PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct
environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient
at undue risk * PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual
patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a
timely manner * PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively
participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting
treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem
right" * TEAM RESPONSE - Respond with multiple teams across the
hospital complex to include, but not limited to, the DR. Heart
team, the Stroke Alert Team, the DART Team, and the Sepsis Response
Team; provide essential rapid communication and act as a patient
care advocate/ liaison between multiple departments to decrease
patient mortality and improve patient outcomes * PATIENT CARE -
Perform ultrasound guided peripheral venous puncture, blood draws,
arterial blood gas, and IV fluid therapy, drug administration and
other skills providers may request Qualifications Education:
Essential: * High School or GED Equivalent Nonessential: *
Associate Degree * Associate Degree * Bachelor's Degree Education
specialization: Nonessential: * EMS or Bachelor's EMS * Related
Discipline * Related Discipline Experience: Essential: 1 year
related experience Nonessential: 3 years directly related
experience Credentials: Essential: * CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or
Prof Rescuers * Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification *
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License * PALS * Complete &
maintain unit/clinic based required cert & comps Nonessential: *
Nationally Registered Paramedic License * Valid New Mexico Driver's
License * UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days * Critical
Care Paramedic * UNMH basic arrhythmia course w/in 3 mos of
position * Arterial Blood Gas course w/in 3 mos of position * CEVO
Course within 3 months of position * Ultrasound guided IV course
w/in 3 monts of position * DOT Medical Certification within 60 days
of position Physical Conditions: Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100
pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move
objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of
those for Medium Work. Working conditions: Essential: * Sig Haz:
Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients * Sig Hazard:
Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE * May drive on/off UNMH
grounds, traffic/vehicle exposure * Weather exposure: rain, ice,
wind, snow, sun possible * Subject to random alcohol and substance
testing * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and
additionally as required * Sub to work in close proximity to
incarcerated individuals * Must obtain and maintain MDC security
clearance as required condition of employment Department: Clinical
Nursing Support
Keywords: University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Albuquerque , PARAMEDIC - RAPID RESPONSE, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
