EMT I - Urgent Care

Type of Opportunity: Part Time (.45 to .89)
FTE: 0.500000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours

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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
• Loan Forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department (to learn more click here https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional)

Summary:
Performs advanced patient care procedures (such as, initiation of intravenous therapy, splinting / casting, suturing, and simple patient teaching) under the direction of a licensed Nurse or Physician and/or performs advanced support-procedures for the operation of a Nursing or Clinical unit. Coordinates equipment and / or supply systems. Responsible for the delivery of quality care to patients under varied conditio

Other information:
*High School Diploma or equivalent.
*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.
*Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required.
*1-2 years experience preferred.
*Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions is required.
*Receives on-the-job training and competency verification to perform primary functions.
*Completion of a PHS Non-Licensed Assistive Personnel course or similar training required prior to entering classification.
*Formal medical technician or military training preferred.
*Maintains annual current department competencies and Employee Health Requirements.

UPDATED 8/16/22

Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma or GED

Credentials:
Essential:
* Emerg Med Tech/Intermediate-NM

BLS Certification required at time of hire.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.