Talent.com
EMT I - Emergency Department
EMT I - Emergency DepartmentPresbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM, United States
No longer accepting applications
EMT I - Emergency Department

EMT I - Emergency Department

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

EMT I - Emergency Department

Requisition ID

2025-50436

Category

EMS

Location : Name

Presbyterian Rust Medical Ctr

Location : City

Rio Rancho

Location : State / Province

NM

Minimum Offer

USD $15.87

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $23.04

Overview

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled and compassionate Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT-I) to join our Emergency Room team. Based in the ER, this role provides critical frontline support during medical emergencies and facilitates the rapid assessment and care of patients arriving by ambulance or walk-in. You'll play a key role in the fast-paced, high-impact environment of our Emergency Department.

Type of Opportunity : Full Time (0.9 FTE / 36 hours per week)

Work Schedule : Varied Days and Hours

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates .

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities

  • Wearable duress alarm technology (a wearable badge that allows staff 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

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Emerg Med Tech / Intermediate-NM
  • Completion of the formal Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate (EMT-I) course is required.
  • Current license issued by the State of New Mexico Emergency Medical Service Bureau, as an Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) is required.
  • BLS
  • 1-2 years' experience preferred.
  • Responsibilities

  • Monitors patients and collects information for accurate documentation in the patient record. Stamps and assembles patient charts. Transports patients and documents action on patient record. Monitors patients and collects information for documentation in patient record. Collects and records vital signs in patient record. Provides simple patient teaching and discharge instructions.
  • Inserts and removes peripheral intravenous therapy lines under the direction of a physician. Performs phlebotomy.
  • Initiates IV fluid therapy. Acts as resource for difficult IV placement in Progressive Care Unit. Assigned to code blue team for Presbyterian Rust Medical Center.
  • Performs wound care, dressing changes, sutures or staples wounds under the direction of a physician and in accordance with departmental based competency validation and assessment.
  • Prepares patients for surgery. Inserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes.
  • Performs enemas
  • Performs splinting, casting based upon instruction and departmental competency assessment applies plaster and fiberglass splints, and traction devices.
  • Performs bedside testing such as oximetry, ECG, Glucometery, urinalysis breathalyzer, and other POC testing.
  • Coordinates and maintains specific equipment and / or supply systems.
  • Operates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs (such as, cardiac monitoring).
  • Uses the computerized McKesson and Patient EMR at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities included in this description, as well as that of a Unit Secretary (544), if required.
  • Insures cleanliness of nutrition areas and general unit. Cleans and stores equipment. Empties trash, linen bags and sharps containers.
  • Stocks medical supplies, linens and paper goods. Inventories equipment as required. Processes broken equipment as directed. Maintains equipment logs as required.
  • Delivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology. Transports x-rays, blood and equipment
  • Participates in the nutritional well being of the patient through tray delivery, assistance with patient set-up, assists those patients that are dependent for their intake needs, and accurately records consumption.
  • Administers oxygen under the direction of a licensed Nurse. Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures. Assists with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and walking patients.
  • Assists or provides patient hygiene to include, shaving, oral care, foot care, pericare, and bathing.
  • Assists patients with portable or wall oxygen and assures proper storage of E cylinders
  • Organizes care in a manner that contributes tot he overall quality of the team.
  • Attends department staff meetings and / or in-services and keeps current with developments in the field through participation in seminars, workshops and / or publications. Participates in and endorses the established Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) patient satisfaction programs
  • Communicates information pertinent to the end of shift summation before leaving the unit and provides safe pt hand off when transferring care.
  • Maintains positive communications and collaboration with Emergency Department staff / providers regarding patient status and / or problems.
  • Benefits

    We're all about well-being, starting with yours.

    Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

    Learn more about our employee benefits.

    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.

    Maximum Offer for this position is up to

    USD $23.04

    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.

    Need help finding the right job?

    We can recommend jobs specifically for you!

    Click here to get started.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Emergency Department • Rio Rancho, NM, United States

    Related jobs
    Clinical Nurse (RN) Anti-Coagulation / Part-time

    Clinical Nurse (RN) Anti-Coagulation / Part-time

    CHRISTUS Health • Pena Blanca, New Mexico, United States
    Part-time
    The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He / she ensures that quality ca...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Emergency Medicine in New Mexico

    Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Emergency Medicine in New Mexico

    LocumJobsOnline • Rio Rancho, New Mexico, US
    Full-time
    LocumJobsOnline is working with Medicus Healthcare Solutions to find a qualified Emergency Medicine NP in New Mexico!.Medicus has partnered with a facility in northwestern New Mexico that has an op...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
    Emergency Medicine

    Emergency Medicine

    Team Health • Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
    Full-time
    Emergency Medicine physician employment in New Mexico : Lovelace Health System is seeking a board-certified / board-eligible emergency medicine (ABEM / AOBEM) physician to join our dynamic team at Love...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in New Mexico

    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in New Mexico

    LocumJobsNetwork • Rio Rancho, US
    Full-time
    LocumJobsNetwork is working with Weatherby Healthcare to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in New Mexico!.Get in touch with a Weatherby consultant today to learn more about this and other oppo...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Emergency Medicine in Socorro, NM

    Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Emergency Medicine in Socorro, NM

    LocumJobsOnline • Rio Rancho, New Mexico, US
    Full-time +1
    LocumJobsOnline is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Emergency Medicine NP in Socorro, New Mexico, 87801!.Our client is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine PA or FNP to join a criti...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Hobbs, NM

    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Hobbs, NM

    LocumJobsOnline • Rio Rancho, New Mexico, US
    Full-time
    LocumJobsOnline is working with Echo Locum Tenens | Sound Physicians to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Hobbs, New Mexico, 88240!. Hobbs Hospital in Hobbs, New Mexico.Echo Locum Tenens is ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

    Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

    LocumJobsOnline • Rio Rancho, New Mexico, US
    Full-time +1
    LocumJobsOnline is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106!.Come live and practice in this historic and culturally rich New Mexico City.I...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Artesia, NM

    Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Artesia, NM

    LocumJobsOnline • Rio Rancho, New Mexico, US
    Full-time
    LocumJobsOnline is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Artesia, New Mexico, 88210!.You will enjoy living and working in this New Mexico town that has a great school...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Roswell, NM

    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Roswell, NM

    LocumJobsOnline • Rio Rancho, US
    Full-time
    LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.Emergency Medicine MD in Roswell, New Mexico, 88201!.Job Reference Id : ORD-192741-MD-NM. Board Certification Required : Negotiable.An ED is seeking a phy...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Las Vegas, NM

    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Las Vegas, NM

    LocumJobsOnline • Rio Rancho, US
    Full-time +1
    LocumJobsOnline is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Las Vegas, New Mexico, 87701!.CompHealth services are always free to you. Let us do the heavy lifting and hand...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

    LocumJobsOnline • Rio Rancho, New Mexico, US
    Full-time +1
    LocumJobsOnline is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106!.Though your CompHealth recruiter will be your single point of contact, they a...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Emergency Medicine in Hobbs, NM

    Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Emergency Medicine in Hobbs, NM

    LocumJobsOnline • Rio Rancho, New Mexico, US
    Full-time
    LocumJobsOnline is working with Echo Locum Tenens | Sound Physicians to find a qualified Emergency Medicine NP in Hobbs, New Mexico, 88240!. Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioners & Physician As...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Central, NM

    Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Central, NM

    LocumJobsOnline • Rio Rancho, New Mexico, US
    Full-time
    LocumJobsOnline is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Central, New Mexico, 88345!.Whether you are searching for a position in your area or in another state, we hav...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Hobbs, NM

    Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Hobbs, NM

    LocumJobsOnline • Rio Rancho, New Mexico, US
    Full-time
    LocumJobsOnline is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Hobbs, New Mexico, 88240!.Whether you are searching for a position in your area or in another state, we have ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

    LocumJobsNetwork • Rio Rancho, US
    Full-time +2
    LocumJobsNetwork is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106!. Though your CompHealth recruiter will be your single point of contact, they ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in New Mexico

    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in New Mexico

    LocumJobsOnline • Rio Rancho, New Mexico, US
    Full-time +1
    LocumJobsOnline is working with Weatherby Healthcare to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in New Mexico!.Get in touch with a Weatherby consultant today to learn more about this and other oppor...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Emergency Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

    Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Emergency Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

    LocumJobsOnline • Albuquerque, NM, US
    Full-time
    LocumJobsOnline is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Emergency Medicine NP in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87113!.Our client is actively seeking a skilled Physician Assistant or Family Nurse ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Roswell, NM

    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Emergency Medicine in Roswell, NM

    LocumJobsNetwork • Rio Rancho, US
    Full-time
    LocumJobsNetwork is working with LocumTenens.Emergency Medicine MD in Roswell, New Mexico, 88201!.Job Reference Id : ORD-192741-MD-NM. Board Certification Required : Negotiable.An ED is seeking a ph...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted