Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation bonus

Signing bonus

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Position: Paramedic Position Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Albuquerque, NM 87106 Shift: Full Time, All Shifts Minimum Years of Experience: Less than 1 year Specialty: Nursing

Subspecialty(s): Paramedic

Compensation: Salary: $31,000.00 to $68,000.00/year

Job Description

Paramedic – Albuquerque Ambulance Service

Overview: Work with a dedicated team of paramedics and EMTs to provide pre-hospital emergency care and transportation for injured and/or ill patients to citywide hospitals. The ideal candidate for this position should have excellent patient service skills, be able to work well under pressure with little supervision and make quick decisions about patient health and safety.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours

Responsibilities

Maintains current working knowledge and certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Maintains positive communications and collaboration with emergency department physicians and staff regarding the definitive therapy administered to patients being delivered for emergency care at their facility.

Documentation of patient care using current computerized patient documentation system.

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 through participation in seminars, workshops and/or publications.

Proactively utilizes best practices to minimize response and drop times.

Qualifications

High school/GED

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

Requires certification in defensive driving techniques

Must possess and maintain a State of New Mexico Paramedic certification in good standing

Must maintain all required certifications (i.e., ACLS, BLS, DOT certification)

Must be up to date with FEMA 100, 200, 700 courses

Ability to perform CPR and all skills associated with paramedic licensure

Benefits:

Benefits are effective day-one and include:

Competitive salaries

Full medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Free wellness programs

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plans, including matching employer contributions

Continuing education and career development opportunities

Life insurance and short/long term disability programs.

Sign On Offered: Currently through the end of the year we are offering enhanced sign on bonuses for this position if they are hired on by our 12/20 orientation.

<1 year of paramedic experience- $7,500 (1 year commitment)

1-5 years of paramedic experience- $10,000 (2 year commitment)

5+ years of paramedic experience- $15,000 (2 year commitment)

Relocation Bonus: $6,000 for Paramedics 100 miles outside of Albuquerque, NM