Paramedic - Emergency Department

Paramedic - Emergency Department

Join our team as a Paramedic in the Emergency Department, where you will perform advanced patient care within the state-approved scope of practice in an emergency setting.

Job Description

• Receive emergency medical telephone calls and provide emergency care to injured or ill patients.
• Perform care to ED patients as identified in the Paramedic Scope of Practice policy.

Requirements

• Previous EMS Dispatch experience preferred.
• 2 years of ED patient care experience, including triage experience preferred.
• National EMT License preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions is required.
• 2-5 years of experience as a paramedic preferred.
• BLS certification required at the time of hire.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus and relocation available for qualified candidates.
• 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.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities.
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern).
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends.
• Differentials for higher education, certifications, and various lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.

Community Overview

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000 employees, including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care), and Commercial health plans.