Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B / EMT-I) – Ambulance Operations

Location Address:

4500 Montbel Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107-6832


Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $18.33
Maximum Offer $30.24


Summary:

Are you a dedicated EMT looking to make a meaningful impact in pre-hospital emergency care? We are hiring licensed Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-Basic & EMT-Intermediate / AEMT) to join our fast-paced ambulance team! Whether you are providing foundational life support as an EMT-B or advanced intermediate interventions as an EMT-I, you will play a critical role in transporting, assessing, and treating patients across emergency and non-emergency calls. We offer competitive pay, supportive leadership, well-maintained fleets, and growth opportunities within our EMS system.

• How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• •Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• •Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• •Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• •Malpractice liability insurance
• •Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• •EPIC electronic charting system



Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 1.00
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)


Responsibilities:

🚑 Emergency Vehicle Operation & Safe Transport

• •Safely operate and maintain emergency medical vehicles during emergency and non-emergency transports in full compliance with agency policies, protocols, and traffic safety standards.
• •Optimize operational performance metrics to ensure efficient out-of-chute, response, and drop times.
• •Inspect, clean, sanitize, and restock ambulance inventory, medical supplies, and oxygen (E-cylinders) before and after shifts.

🩺 Direct Patient Care & Clinical Interventions

• •Perform comprehensive patient assessments, gather medical history, and deliver appropriate pre-hospital emergency care based on licensure scope (BLS / ALS assistance).
• •Perform critical, in-scope life-saving interventions, including CPR, AED/defibrillation, basic airway management, oxygen therapy, hemorrhage control, splinting, and wound dressing.
• •For EMT-I / AEMT: Initiate peripheral IV therapy, perform phlebotomy, administer state-approved medications/fluids, and assist Paramedics with advanced life support procedures.
• •Continuously monitor patient vital signs, cardiac rhythms, pulse oximetry, and clinical condition throughout transport.

📋 Charting & Inter-Agency Collaboration

• •Complete prompt, accurate, and comprehensive electronic Patient Care Reports (ePCR) adhering to RESCUE narrative standards.
• •Capture accurate patient demographics and insurance information to support legal compliance, continuum of care, and billing/reimbursement requirements.
• •Maintain clear, professional communication and collaborative handoffs with receiving physicians, ER nurses, dispatchers, and public safety personnel.
• •Provide compassionate basic patient teaching, emotional reassurance, and clear instructions to patients and family members.

Qualifications:

• •Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• •Licensure: Active State EMT Certification or National Registry Certification (NREMT-Basic or NREMT-Intermediate / AEMT).
• •Certifications: Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• •Driver’s License: Valid State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (EVOC or CEVO training preferred).
• •Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry patients and heavy medical equipment in dynamic environments.

*Compensation reflects EMT-I licensure level

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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