Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Nursing

Job Description

Job Title :- Paramedic

Location:- Albuquerque, NM

Full time job

Salary - $31,000.00 to $68,000.00

Job Description:

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

Full Time, 1.0 FTE

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

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 Image Trend 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.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma/GED equivalent required
• Current 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 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.

Required Skills