Job Description
JOB CATEGORY : AMBULANCE / EMERGENCY / ER
POSITION SUMMARY : The EMS - Intermediate staff position provides pre-hospital emergency care and transportation for injured and / or ill patients to city hospitals for the Cuba Ambulance Service of PMS.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :
- 18 years or older. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
- Must meet state and federal requirements for ambulance attendant and driver.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
Must have by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment :
New Mexico State registration as Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate.Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Certification must meet the requirements listed in the document "BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources" posted on Staurolite.Must obtain Medical Examiner's certificate within six months of employment.SCREENING REQUIREMENTS :
This position requires successful completion of :
an initial post-offer of employment Criminal Records Check;According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, "Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements," this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee's PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.a health exam every two years in accordance with the State Ambulance Driver Regulations, 18.4.2.81.As a condition of initial and continuing employment, subject to post offer of employment, random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, as required by PMS Policy on Drug and Alcohol Testing, II.D.4
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS :
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License, equivalent to New Mexico class "D" or higher.Must obtain a certificate of completion of a Defensive Driving / Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) course within first year of employment.Must provide a current motor vehicle record.Must be insurable by the PMS automobile liability carrier upon hire and while employed in this position.Must comply with PMS Policies on Automobile Usage, II.D.3 and Drug Free Workplace, III.H.May be required to complete transportation related trainings.ABOUT PMS
Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.WHY PMS?
Mission-driven organizationCompetitive salariesNine paid holidays and generous PTOMedical, dental & vision insuranceFree Life & LTD coverageFree discretionary pension plan contributionEmployee recognition and engagement activitiesRobust training programTuition ReimbursementEOE / AA / M / F / SO / Vet / Disability / Native American & Navajo Hiring Preference