PARAMEDIC - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT- NIGHT SHIFT (FULL TIME)

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled and compassionate Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT-I) to join our Emergency Room team. Based in the ER, this role provides critical frontline support during medical emergencies and facilitates the rapid assessment and care of patients arriving by ambulance or walk-in. You\'ll play a key role in the fast-paced, high-impact environment of our Emergency Department.

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

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)

EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time

Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Transports patients and documents action on patient record. Inserts and removes peripheral intravenous therapy lines under the direction of a physician. Performs phlebotomy.

Initiates IV fluid therapy. Acts as resource for difficult IV placement in Progressive Care Unit. Assigned to code blue team for Presbyterian Rust Medical Center.

Prepares patients for surgery. Performs bedside testing such as oximetry, ECG, Glucometery, urinalysis breathalyzer, and other POC testing.

Coordinates and maintains specific equipment and/or supply systems.

Operates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs (such as, cardiac monitoring).

Uses the computerized McKesson and Patient EMR at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities included in this description, as well as that of a Unit Secretary (544), if required.

Insures cleanliness of nutrition areas and general unit. Cleans and stores equipment. Stocks medical supplies, linens and paper goods. Inventories equipment as required. Processes broken equipment as directed. Maintains equipment logs as required.

Delivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology. Transports x-rays, blood and equipment

Participates in the nutritional well being of the patient through tray delivery, assistance with patient set-up, assists those patients that are dependent for their intake needs, and accurately records consumption.

Assists or provides patient hygiene to include, shaving, oral care, foot care, pericare, and bathing.

Organizes care in a manner that contributes tot he overall quality of the team.

Attends department staff meetings and/or in-services and keeps current with developments in the field through participation in seminars, workshops and/or publications. Participates in and endorses the established Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) patient satisfaction programs

Communicates information pertinent to the end of shift summation before leaving the unit and provides safe pt hand off when transferring care.

Maintains positive communications and collaboration with Emergency Department staff /providers regarding patient status and/or problems.

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of the formal Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate (EMT-I) course is required.

Current license issued by the State of New Mexico Emergency Medical Service Bureau, as an Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) is required.

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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.

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.

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