EMT-Basic - Albuquerque Ambulance
US-NM-Albuquerque
Careers (External)
Req #: 48505
Type: Full Time
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Overview: Join Albuquerque Ambulance Services (AAS) as an EMT-Basic and make a real impact in emergency medical care. As an EMT-Basic, you'll deliver high-volume pre-hospital 911 emergency response and inter-facility transportation. At AAS, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options. Enjoy access to free on-site and community gyms. Our supportive environment fosters professional growth, offering in-house continuing education and certification classes, plus sponsorship opportunities for advancing your level of licensure. Embrace the diverse landscapes and recreational opportunities New Mexico offers while advancing your career in a dynamic and fulfilling role. Join AAS and thrive in a community where your skills, compassion, and professional development are valued. Type of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE/39-40 hours per week) Work Schedule: (3) 13-hour shifts or (4) 10-hour shifts in Days, Nights, or Swing shifts How you grow, learn 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 with organizational match Shift Differentials * $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. Responsibilities: * Documents and maintains accurate medical records for patient encounters through use of ImageTrend Elite. * Provides prehospital 911 emergency care and/or Inter-facility transportation for injured and/or ill patients. * Performs in scope BLS interventions such as oxygen administration, CPR, defibrillation, splinting, bleeding control, and wound dressing * 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. * Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner, consistent with EVOC. Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent required * Current New Mexico driver's license is required (out-of-state candidates have 30 days from date of hire to obtain) 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 EMT-Basic certification * Must maintain all required certifications (i.e. BLS, DOT certification) * Must be up to date with FEMA 100, 200, 700 courses * Ability to perform CPR and all skills associated with EMT-Basic licensure