Paramedic - Critical Care

Sign‑On Bonus Available

Receive 17% Friday–Thursday weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, and 15% weekend day shift differentials.

Compensation range:
Minimum offer $24.29/hr –
Maximum offer $36.43/hr
. Compensation is based on experience, education, and other factors.

Department:
Lifeguard RTP
FTE: 0.90
Full Time
Shift: Rotating

Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the UNMH Lifeguard Medical Director. Operates within scope of practice as defined by New Mexico Bureaus of Emergency Medical Services, UNMH Lifeguard approved Special Skills, and UNMH Lifeguard approved advanced patient care protocols and clinical procedures. Works in conjunction with Lifeguard Registered Nurses, Lifeguard Medical Director, or UNMH Emergency Services Fellows. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care.

Function as a patient advocate. Participate in research, quality, and program outreach initiatives. Ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required (RELATED WORK)
• Provide advanced life support including oral/nasal endotracheal intubation, needle thoracostomy, needle/surgical cricothyroidotomy, intraseous catheter insertion, pericardiocentesis; perform 12‑lead EKGs and chemical blood glucose tests (ALS)
• Assess and monitor patient condition; devise care plan with RN team member (PATIENT CARE)
• Perform POC and other testing as approved by Lifeguard Medical Director and New Mexico Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (PATIENT CARE)
• Assess lab results and adjust therapy within protocol guidelines and discuss with RN team member (PATIENT CARE)
• Perform advanced procedures within scope of practice and authorized special skills (PROCEDURES)
• Document all patient care and treatment using Lifeguard PCR and EMR processes (DOCUMENTATION)
• Communicate patient information to healthcare providers (COMMUNICATION)
• Follow patient safety policies, procedures, and protocols (PATIENT SAFETY
  1)
• Seek opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning current policies (PATIENT SAFETY
  2)
• Identify and report environmental conditions that may put a patient at undue risk (PATIENT SAFETY
  3)
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors or near misses in a timely manner (PATIENT SAFETY
  4)
• Encourage patients to participate in their own care (PATIENT SAFETY
  5)

Essential
:
High School or GED Equivalent;
Vocational or Technical training.

Non‑essential
:
Associate Degree.

Education specialization (essential):
Emergency Medical Services.

Essential
: 3 years or a minimum 5,000 hours Pre‑Hospital 911 service or 2 years Pre‑Hospital 911 service and 1 year in an acute care setting for minimum 5,000 hours clinical practice as a paramedic.

Non‑essential
: 4 years and minimum 6,000 hours Pre‑Hospital 911 service, or 3 years Pre‑Hospital 911 and 1 year experience in acute care setting for minimum 6,000 hours clinical practice as a paramedic;
Prior Critical Care Transport experience;
Bilingual English and Spanish or Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo.

Essential
:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provisional or Professional Rescuers
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License
• PALS or equivalent pediatric advanced life support cert
• FP‑C or CCP‑C within 1 year of position
• NRP within 1 year
• STABLE within 1 year
• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License
• UNM Vehicle Operator’s Permit within 60 days

Non‑essential
:

• 1 of National Registry Paramedic, CCEMT‑P, FP‑C, CCP‑C
• Instructor Cert in courses such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.

Very Heavy Work:
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds frequently, or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to move objects or people. Physical demand exceeds Heavy Work. Maximum weight 225 pounds. Ability to climb, squat, carry a 30‑pound bag, lift a 200‑pound patient on a backboard with assistance.

• Significant Hazard:
  Chemicals and biohazardous materials require PPE
• Work environment includes helicopter, airplane, or ground ambulance
• Working in confined space or unusual positions
• Subject to random alcohol and substance testing
• May be required to travel to various work sites
• May be required or is required to perform on‑call duties
• May work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends

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