EMT - Paramedic

Under supervision of Department Director, or under direction of the Department Medical Director, or one of his physician delegates (ER Physicians), the EMT- Paramedic provides advanced life support transport and patient care. S/he teaches courses and performs various technical and routine duties within the “NM EMS Scope of Practice” utilizing knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. S/he is flexible with work schedules and available for call.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to emergency calls, providing basic and advanced life support transport and patient care
• Stocks supplies
• Washes trucks, cleans bays and station
• Completes Run Reports and billing
• Teaches classes in BLS, ACLS, PALS, EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate, if appropriate
• Assumes responsibility for quality assurance and day-to-day shift operations when scheduled as (or in the absence of) “EMS 1 Medic”, including, but not limited to:
• Coordinating daily shift activity and setting up transfers
• Ensure all shifts are covered
• Carrying the EMS cell phone
• Acting as a liaison between EMS and House Supervisor
• Ensuring general duties and reporting are completed
• Completing shift report
• Act as float medic

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Current Nationally Registered Paramedic
• Current license as an New Mexico EMT-Paramedic
• Current Basic Life Support (AHA)
• Current PALS Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Valid New Mexico Drivers License at class “D” or above
• EVOC completed within 6 months of hire.
• Must meet insurance requirement to drive hospital vehicles
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical
• Must complete all EMS department training and orientation requirements within the initial employment period