Paramedic - Albuquerque Ambulance

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Job description

Overview:

As a Paramedic at Albuquerque Ambulance Service (AAS), your skills and compassion can shine. You'll provide high-volume, prehospital 911 emergency response for patients, ensuring their safe transport to regional hospitals. Additionally, you'll handle emergent and non-emergent inter-facility transportation.

This position is eligible for Sign On and Relocation Bonuses.

Shift Details & Differentials

Shifts are typically (3) 13-hour shifts or (4) 11-hour shifts.

Days, Nights, or Swing schedules.

$2.00/hr Ambulance Service Differential, 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 rate.
$2.00/hr Bachelor's OR $3.00/hr Master's Education Differential, if in approved focus, earned on all hours worked.

Where you'll work:

Albuquerque Ambulance Services (AAS) was founded in 1972 and is a division of Presbyterian Healthcare Services. For over 50 years, we've been committed to quality patient care, while creating a community of employees who enjoy their career and living in New Mexico.

Our family atmosphere, full scope of benefits, tuition assistance, and career growth opportunities are just a small part of why Paramedics and other Emergency Medical Services professionals choose Presbyterian.

As the largest and busiest emergency and non-emergency medical service provider in New Mexico, we provide advanced life support, ground critical care transportation, and mobile integrated health in the community.

How you learn, grow and THRIVE matters here:

On-site social workers supporting field crews
ImageTrend Elite Charting Software
Stryker XPS Power Hydraulic Gurneys
Stryker Power-Load Systems in every unit
Onsite gym at AAS, discounted gym memberships citywide
Education assistance toward a Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree

All in-house CEs required for NM state licensure and National Registry requirements
All in-house carded classes (i.e. BLS, ACLS, PHTLS, PALS, AMLS, etc.)
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective day one
Retirement options of 401k and 403b with organizational match

Where you'll live:

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living. Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

Interested 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 Diploma/GED equivalent required
Current New Mexico driver's license is required without relevant restrictions.
Must be at least 21 years of age with a driving record insurable per Presbyterian policy
Must possess and maintain a State of New Mexico Paramedic certification in good standing
Must maintain all required certifications (i.e., ACLS, BLS)
Must be up to date with FEMA 100, 200, 700 courses
Ability to perform CPR and all skills associated with paramedic licensure
EMT experience preferred
Must pass physical abilities assessment
Must obtain medical examiner certification/DOT certification as part of on-boarding and maintain.
Responsibilities:
Provides prehospital 911 emergency care and/or Inter-facility transportation for injured and/or ill patients.

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 accurate medical records for patient encounters through use of ImageTrend Elite.

Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner, consistent with EVOC.
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.

Proactively utilizes best practices to minimize response and drop times.
Benefits:

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.

Learn more about our employee benefits:

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian 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.

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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