EMT-Intermediate (Temp/on-call)

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.

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 organization
• Competitive salaries
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance 
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition Reimbursement

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability/Native American & Navajo Hiring Preference