Paramedic - ED​/UC Isleta

Skilled Paramedic – PRESNow

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is hiring a skilled Paramedic to provide advanced patient care within the scope of State licensure and the PHS approved Paramedic Scope of Practice in an emergency department setting. Positions include receiving emergency medical telephone calls and providing emergency care to injured or ill patients. Sign‑on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates.

Location: 3436 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States.

Compensation: $21.70/hr – $36.95/hr (Base pay range). Minimum offer $21.70; maximum offer up to $33.14. Actual pay will depend on skills and experience.

Work Shift: 12‑Hour Nights (United States of America)

Type Of Opportunity: Full time (0.9 FTE). Non‑exempt.

• Participate in the provision of patient care based on setting and acuity of patient care needs; ensure a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Perform care within State Approved Scope of Practice and approved competencies.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining emergency supplies and equipment.
• Monitor patients and maintain records using patient monitoring system and electronic health records; document and maintain an informative and accurate medical record to initiate charges for each patient treated.
• Document and report any pertinent changes to the Nurse, Charge Nurse, and Provider; provide patient report to other staff as necessary.
• Communicate and process necessary paperwork/information for patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Participate in unit‑based Shared Governance activities and assist with the implementation of changes as recommended by councils.
• Perform other functions as directed.
• Observe patient cardiac monitors, maintain records, and document and report any pertinent rate or rhythm changes, especially life‑threatening dysrhythmias. Notify the Nurse immediately of any death‑producing arrhythmias and document findings.
• Receive emergent and non‑emergent medical telephone calls from internal and external contacts; ensure equal distribution of arriving patients by team in the ED; maintain accurate, legible dispatch records.
• Makes transfer arrangements with appropriate EMS transport agency for ED patients needing to be transferred; directs responding ambulance crews to the appropriate area of the ED for patient transfer.
• Maintain positive communications and collaboration with EMS service line, as well as other internal and external stakeholders.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Credentials: Emerg Med Tech/Paramedic‑NM;
  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities.
• Staff safety program with wearable badge access.
• 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 comprehensive wellness program, including free on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges, and more.

Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.