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Emergency Med Tech/Paramedic

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $18.26 - $25.52
remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Nov 14, 2024
Requisition ID req31366 Working Title Emergency Med Tech/Paramedic Position Grade 11 Position Summary Under general supervision, provides basic to advanced emergency rescue and paramedical care to the ill and injured. Guides and supports EMT Intermediate and/or EMT Basic techs and/or students in the application of appropriate EMS techniques, as required. Performs direct illness/injury assessment and management, preparation for transport, transfer of information, and patient care. Typically works on an on-call basis as per schedule or as otherwise required. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing. UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience in the field of pre-hospital EMS. Certification/Licensure: NM licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of AFD/BCFD/AAS protocols EVOC or National Safety council Defensive Driving Course Completed FEMA ICS 100 or 200 on-line training Experience as an EMT-Paramedic in an emergency medical system with greater than 2,500 calls yearly Experience supervising lower-level EMTs. ACLS Certification PALS Certification Must be able to obtain a UNM Vehicle Driver's License upon hire. Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Emergency Med Consortium (558C) Employment Type Staff Staff Type On-Call Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $18.26 - $25.52 Benefits Eligible This is not a benefits eligible position. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required No For Best Consideration Date 10/31/2024 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please provide resume and cover letter. *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.