TECH 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 $ 19.28/hr. Maximum Offer $ 28.91/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. Identify patients who are
in need or will benefit from higher level of care and help
implement that care to reduce mortality in the hospital. Operate
within the scope of practice as defined by the New Mexico Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services and any UNMH approved Rapid Response
special skills. Work in conjunction with all UNMH staff to assist
with inpatient, outpatient, visitor and employee care. Help and
facilitate transfer of patients to or from UNMH to any facility
necessary for patient care and allowed by regulatory bodies.
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: * TEAM RESPONSE - Work in
conjunction with Rapid Response Paramedics to 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 * TRANSPORT
- Transport patients to and from UNMH utilizing ILS measures to
ensure patient and provider safety. Under guidance of medical
direction, perform patient assessment and provide necessary
interventions. Responsible for maintaining and stocking vehicles to
fulfill all regulatory requirements * PATIENT CARE - Provide Basic
life support up to advanced life support to include defibrillation,
medication administration, Supraglottic airway insertion,
suctioning, interosseous catheter Insertion, perform 12-lead EKG's
and chemical blood glucose tests * PATIENT CARE - Perform patient
care; work with RRT Paramedic 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 patent care activities;
respond to hospital non-patient emergencies * PATIENT CARE -
Perform ultrasound guided peripheral venous puncture, blood draws,
and IV fluid therapy, drug administration and other skills
providers may request * 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" Qualifications Education: Essential: * High School or GED
Equivalent Nonessential: * Enrolled Education specialization:
Nonessential: * Healthcare Related Higher Education Courses
Experience: Essential: 1 year directly related experience
Nonessential: 3 years directly related experience Credentials:
Essential: * Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate License *
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days * UNMH
basic arrhythmia course w/in 3 mos of position * CEVO Course within
3 months of position * Ultrasound guided IV course w/in 3 monts of
position * Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification w/in 6
months * PALS w/in 6 months of position * DOT Medical Certification
within 60 days of position * Valid New Mexico Driver's License *
UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days Nonessential: * Advanced
Cardiac Life Support Certification * PALS 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 *
Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as
required * Subject to random alcohol and substance testing * Must
obtain and maintain MDC security clearance as required condition of
employment * Subject to working in close proximity to incarcerated
individuals - correctional officers provide security; however some
degree of risk of verbal and physical assault from inmates exist
Department: Clinical Nursing Support
Keywords: University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Albuquerque , TECH RAPID RESPONSE, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
