Paramedic Pre-Hospital-AMB-LCMC
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services
- Ruidoso, New Mexico
- Full Time
Location Address:
211 Sudderth DrRuidoso, NM 88345-6002Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $20.37Maximum Offer $31.12Summary:
This position provides prehospital emergency care and transport for injured and/or ill patients for Albuquerque Ambulance Service, a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system
Responsibilities:
This position provides prehospital emergency care and transportation for injured and ill patients, delivering care in accordance with standing guidelines and online medical direction. The paramedic participates in patient care based on the setting and acuity of needs, administers medications, and performs ALSlevel interventions as permitted by the New Mexico State scope of practice, local guidelines, medical direction, and organizational policies. The role requires maintaining current certification in CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Responsibilities include documenting patient care using the current computerized documentation system and maintaining accurate, informative medical records for all patient encounters. The paramedic operates emergency vehicles safely and in accordance with EVOC and defensive driving standards, adheres to Presbyterian expectations for professionalism and compassionate care, and maintains positive communication and collaboration with Emergency Department physicians and staff. The position also requires attending departmental meetings and education to stay current with developments in the field, along with performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 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.
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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.
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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