Paramedic - Isleta PRESNow

Location Address: 3436 Isleta Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105-5837 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $22.79 Maximum Offer $38.80 Summary: Make a difference when it matters most. As a Paramedic at PRESNow, you will play a critical role in delivering advanced, high-quality emergency care to patients experiencing illness, injury, and medical emergencies. Working within your state licensure and the Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) approved Paramedic Scope of Practice, you will assess, treat, and support patients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to exceptional outcomes and compassionate care. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified candidates. 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 Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America) Responsibilities: Provides high-quality patient care based on the clinical setting and patient acuity while fostering a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families. Delivers care within the State-approved Scope of Practice, approved competencies, and organizational policies and procedures. Monitors, assesses, and documents patient status using electronic health records and patient monitoring systems, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation. Communicates pertinent changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Provider, and other members of the care team to support continuity of care. Coordinates and processes patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication among stakeholders. Maintains emergency equipment, supplies, and clinical workspaces to ensure operational readiness, safety, and regulatory compliance. Supports a clean, safe, and organized environment, including performing routine environmental cleaning tasks as needed. Participates in unit-based Shared Governance initiatives and contributes to quality improvement efforts and departmental goals. May serve as the first clinical point of contact for patients in the Emergency Department or Urgent Care setting, utilizing strong assessment and critical thinking skills. May perform triage functions with appropriate Emergency Severity Index (ESI) training and certification. May monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize and report significant rate or rhythm changes, and promptly notify the Registered Nurse of urgent or life-threatening findings. May administer medications in accordance with the approved Paramedic Scope of Practice, organizational policies, and clinical protocols. May receive and manage emergent and non-emergent medical telephone calls, maintain accurate dispatch records, and support efficient patient flow throughout the department. Coordinates patient transfer arrangements with EMS agencies and facilitates communication between the Emergency Department and responding transport teams. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with EMS partners, healthcare team members, and other internal and external stakeholders. Promotes a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment that supports exceptional patient care and employee engagement. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs. Qualifications: Required Qualifications Current New Mexico Paramedic License issued by the State of New Mexico Emergency Medical Services Bureau. Current certifications in: Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in any field of study with a minimum of two (2) years of direct patient care experience. Two (2) years of Emergency Department patient care experience, including triage experience. Previous Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Dispatch experience. National Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. 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. Learn more about our employee benefits. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services