Paramedic

As a Paramedic serving the community of Española, you’ll play a critical role on the front lines of emergency medical response. Operating primarily in a dynamic ambulance-based environment, you will assess patients, initiate life-saving interventions, and transport individuals to Preabyterian Espanola Hospital —all while collaborating closely with EMTs, dispatchers, and hospital staff.

 

Type of Opportunity: Full Time (24-48hr shifts)

 

Sign on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates 

 

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• 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

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• Provides advanced pre-hospital care following approved medical protocols

• Responds to trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and other emergencies

• Collaborates with EMTs, dispatchers, and hospital staff

• Operates ambulance equipment and monitors supplies

• Documents patient care activities with accuracy and confidentiality

• Participates in local health initiatives and emergency preparedness

• Requires NM Paramedic License, NREMT certification, and valid driver’s license

• Must perform well in high-pressure situations

• Familiarity with Española’s geography and culture is advantageous

• Job involves both urban and rural calls, requiring adaptability and cultural awareness

• Current NM drivers license is required (out of state candidates have 30 days from date of hire to obtain).
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a driving record insurable per PHS policy. Requires certification in defensive driving techniques.
• NM Paramedic License  
• Current NM Paramedic License required. 
• 2-5 years of experience as a paramedic preferred.
• Current CPR and ACLS is required. 

 

Position offers level I-V based on education and experience. Compensation reflects level V. 

 

 

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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.

 

USD $35.29/Hr.

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.