Indian Health Service Albuquerque , NM 87102
Posted 3 weeks ago
Locations: Albuquerque, NM
Type:Tribal
Salary Range:$30 to $40 / Per Hour
Open Period:2/9/2023 until filled
Summary:Health Care Plan for Individual & Family Dental Plan Vision Plan Flex Spending Account 401K Plan Term Life Insurance Long Term & Short Term Disability Supplemental Healthcare Plans Workman's Compensation Employee Assistance Program Domestic Partner Benefits
More info about area:
Job Announcement Flyer:
Duties:Performs basic to advanced level of care outlined in the Paramedic Scope of Practice including, finding and recording vital signs, initializing a patient assessment, performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, supplying oxygen, controlling bleeding, wound care, spinal immobilization, splinting, cardiac monitoring, intravenous puncture, and Advance Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advance Life Support. ? Disperses paramedic approved medication, narcotics, and inhalation therapy. ? Assists in childbirth, and psychological crisis intervention. ? Initiates and physically handles safe movement of patients; continues patient care while transporting to healthcare facilities. ? Checks emergency vehicle for operational readiness including fluid levels, tires, belts, hoses, communication and electrical equipment; ensures cleanliness of vehicle. ? Maintains and ensures that patient care equipment and supplies are in order. ? Drives emergency vehicle in a safe and expeditious manner in response to medical or trauma emergencies within service or mutual-aid area; including emergent and non-emergent transport of patients to health care facilities, and the transport of the deceased. ? Maintains medical report documentation, and patient confidentiality per HIPPA standards. ? Attends department staff meetings as required. ? Provides home visits to evaluate client's physical and mental conditions. ? Assists in community education programs in injury prevention and selected community health services; including vaccinations for the community. ? Provides injury prevention, CPR seminars and basic life support classes to Isleta employees. ? Documents all patient care, assessments, and all service reports in a timely fashion. ? Maintains patient confidentiality. ? Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:High School Diploma/GED. ? EMT Paramedic License. ? CPR Certification. ? Advance Care Life Support Certification. ? Pediatric Advance Care Life Support Certification. ? Defensive Driving Certification. ? Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Pueblo of Isleta liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance. ? Must be able to pass a TB screening. ? Must provide written copy of immunization record prior to employment. ? Must pass background check for position. ? Must be able to comply with the Pueblo of Isleta Drug Free Workplace policies.
Work Type:Permanent, Full
Announcement #:037- 23
Indian Health Service