paramedic - Albuquerque - University of New Mexico - Hospitals

    University of New Mexico - Hospitals
    Description
    This position is with Lifeguard Air Emergency Services new Advanced Life Support Team. Focus of this team is providing services within scope of practice to non-Critical or non- Specialty Care patients. Working environment may be airplane, helicopter or ground ambulance. Shifts will be 12 hour day time Saturday – Thursday. Employee will be required to pass DOT physical. Questions about this new service may be directed to
    Sign-On Bonus Available
    Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials
    Minimum Offer
    $ 22.49/hr.
    Maximum Offer
    $ 33.74/hr.
    Compensation Disclaimer

    Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.


    Department:
    Lifeguard


    RTP

    FTE:
    0.90
    Full Time

    Shift:
    Days


    Position Summary:
    Patient care protocols are delineated by the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Emergeny Medical Service Board. See Addendum for department-specific information. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric Age Groups.


    Detailed responsibilities:

    • PATIENT CARE - Perform patient care assignments; triage emergency care; stabilize and/or prepare patient for transport; document all patent care activities
    • ALS - Provide advanced life support to include oral/nasal endotracheal intubation, needle thoracostomy, needle/surgical cricothyroidotomy, introsseous catheter insertion, pericardiocentesis; perform 12-lead EKG's and chemical blood glucose tests
    • PATIENT CARE - Perform peripheral venous puncture, blood draws, and IV fluid therapy and drug administration
    • CARDIAC - Provide cardiac monitoring; initiate or assist with cardioversion or defibrillation
    • PATIENT CARE - Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, topical application or sublingual administration of medications; provide for nebulized drug administration
    • EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Monitor and stock supply areas; maintain equipment as appropriate
    • MEETINGS - Attend education sessions, department and other meetings as appropriate
    • CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees
    • QUALITY - Participate in department quality programs
    • ORIENTATION - Assist in orienting new employees as required
    • RELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
    • PATIENT SAFETY - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
    • PATIENT SAFETY - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
    • PATIENT SAFETY - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
    • PATIENT SAFETY - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
    • PATIENT SAFETY - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
    • TRANSPORT – Operate ground ambulance for patient transport; comply with all Department of Transportation and New Mexico Emergency Medical Services regulations for operating a ground ambulance; operate program fleet support vehicles
    Qualifications

    Education:

    Essential:

    • High School or GED Equivalent

    Experience:

    Essential:
    None required
    2 years or a minimum 3000 hours Pre-Hospital 911 service, average 4-6 transports in 12-hour period working as a paramedic

    Nonessential:
    No preferred experience


    Credentials:

    Essential:

    • CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
    • Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License
    • Emergency Vehicle Operation Safety Training Cert w/in 60 day
    • Valid New Mexico Driver's License
    • UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days
    • PALS
    • NRP w/in 6 months

    Nonessential:

    • Nationally Registered Paramedic License

    Physical Conditions:

    Heavy Work:

    Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people.

    Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

    Maximum weight 225 pounds, ability to climb, squat, carry 30 pound bag, ability to lift 200 pound patient on backboard with one other person

    Very Heavy Work:

    Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people.

    Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.

    Working conditions:

    Essential:

    • Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
    • Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
    • May be required to travel by auto, helicopter, small plane
    • May be required to travel to various work sites
    • Subject to random alcohol and substance testing
    • May work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends

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