EMT I

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Espanola, NM

358d • $22

About The Position

Summary of Major Duties for function as Ambulance Based EMT-I: To maintain and operate an emergency medical vehicle in the safe transportation of emergency and non-emergency for Albuquerque Ambulance Service of Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Provide patient care within the EMT-Intermediate's scope of practice and licensure on scene of an emergency or non-emergency call. Attend on at least 50% of all non-emergency prescheduled transports appropriate to scope of practice and licensure.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Age requirement is 18.
• Completion of the formal Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate (EMT-I) course is required.
• Current license issued by the State of New Mexico Emergency Medical Service Bureau, as an Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) is required.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required.
• 1-2 years experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions is required.
• Receives on-the-job training and competency verification to perform primary functions.
• Completion of a PHS Non-Licensed Assistive Personnel course or similar training required prior to entering classification.
• Formal medical technician or military training preferred.
• Maintains annual current department competencies and Employee Health Requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Formal medical technician or military training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates an emergency medical vehicle in the safe transportation of emergency and non-emergency patients.
• Assists Paramedic in providing emergency pre-hospital care for injured or ill patients at the basic and intermediate levels.
• Meets expectations for quality charting through adherence to the RESCUE narrative components.
• Provides accurate and complete demographics in order to support successful billing of patient transports.
• Maintains positive communications and collaboration with physicians and staff regarding the definitive therapy administered to patients.
• Meets expectations for operational performance measures related to all time on task components.
• Proactively utilizes best practices to minimize out of chute, response and drop times.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Access to a robust wellness program, including free access to on-site and community-based gyms.
• Nutrition coaching and classes.
• Wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees