EMT-Basic - Albuquerque Ambulance

US-NM-Albuquerque

Careers (External)

Req #: 48505
Type: Full Time

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

				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
			
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