Paramedic I - Emergency Department
About The Position
Presbyterian is seeking Paramedic to join our dynamic team in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where your expertise will be critical in providing emergency medical care and saving lives. As a Paramedic you will perform advanced patient care within State approved scope of practice in the emergency department setting. Receives emergency medical telephone calls and provides emergency care to injured or ill patients. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Emergency Med Tech/Paramedic – NM
- BLS Required at the time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous EMS Dispatch experience preferred.
- 2 years ED patient care experience including triage experience preferred.
- National EMT License preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the provision of patient care based on setting and acuity of patient care needs.
- Ensures a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment for patients and families.
- Organizes care in a manner that contributes to the overall quality of the team.
- Performs care within State Approved Scope of Practice and approved competencies.
- Assists in cleaning and maintaining emergency supplies and equipment.
- Monitors patients and maintains records using patient monitoring system and electronic health records.
- Documents and maintains an informative and accurate medical record to initiate charges for each patient treated.
- Maintains proper functioning systems and reports malfunctions immediately per PHS procedure.
- Documents and reports any pertinent changes to the Nurse, Charge Nurse, and Provider.
- Provides patient reports to other staff as necessary.
- Communicates and processes necessary paperwork/information for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Participates in unit-based Shared Governance activities and assists with the implementation of changes as recommended by councils.
- Performs other functions as directed.
- May observe patient cardiac monitors and maintain records.
- Documents and reports any pertinent rate or rhythm changes, especially life-threatening
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
