Presbyterian is seeking an EMT Intermediate to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of acute care patients in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
EMTs working in the emergency department are responsible for providing advanced care to patients facing emergent conditions. The ideal candidate is a dedicated professional with a passion for excellence, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
Type of Opportunity: Per Diem (.001 FTE/12 hours per week)
Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• 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
• EPIC electronic charting system
This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.)
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Monitors patients and documents observations in the patient record
Stamps and assembles patient charts
Transports patients and records actions taken
Collects and records vital signs
Provides basic patient education and discharge instructions
Inserts and removes peripheral IV lines under physician direction
Performs phlebotomy procedures
Initiates IV fluid therapy and assists with difficult IV placements
Serves on the code blue team for Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
Performs wound care, dressing changes, and closes wounds with sutures or staples
Prepares patients for surgery
Inserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes
Administers enemas
Applies splints, casts, and traction devices based on competency
Conducts bedside testing including ECG, glucometer, urinalysis, and breathalyzer
Maintains and coordinates equipment and supply systems
Operates cardiac and other patient monitoring systems
Uses McKesson and EMR systems for documentation and unit secretary tasks
Cleans nutrition areas and general unit spaces
Cleans and stores equipment, empties trash and sharps containers
Stocks medical supplies, linens, and paper goods
Inventories and processes equipment and maintains logs
Delivers specimens to lab, microbiology, and pathology departments
Transports x-rays, blood, and medical equipment
Assists with patient nutrition including tray delivery and intake documentation
Administers oxygen under nurse supervision
Assists with sterile procedures and daily living activities
Provides hygiene support including shaving, oral care, and bathing
Assists with oxygen equipment and storage
Organizes care to support team quality
Attends staff meetings and participates in training and development
Supports patient satisfaction programs
Communicates patient status during shift handoff and care transfers
Collaborates with Emergency Department staff and providers
Performs other duties as assigned
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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.