Overview

Job Description: EMT / Paramedic (Travel Assignment)

Compensation: $1,960 – $2,160 per week (gross)
Open Positions: 2
Specialty: EMT or Paramedic
Start Date: To Be Determined
Travel: Mileage reimbursed for travel to and from shifts
Assignment Duration: 3 months, with possibility for extension

Schedule:

  • Shifts vary from 8–48 hours depending on availability and operational needs

  • Typical weekly hours: 24–40

  • Day, night, and weekend shifts available

  • Scheduling is not guaranteed every week

Facility Amenities:

  • Two sleep rooms per EMS station, each with two beds

  • Mileage reimbursement provided

  • Equipped with Stryker and Lifepak 3000 devices

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide care for 30–40 patients per month, working alongside 2–3 EMTs and 1 paramedic per shift

  • Maintain and clean ambulances; restock inventory and replace expired supplies

  • Perform general upkeep around the firehouse

  • Respond to EMS calls and provide patient care at the station

  • Transport patients to Socorro Medical Center or coordinate emergency air transport to UNM/Presbyterian in Albuquerque

  • Administer first-line medical care, including taking vitals, documenting medical histories, and assisting with detainee health needs

  • Ensure all medical orders from providers are followed

  • Coordinate detainee care and referrals with other staff and off-site providers

  • Document all patient and detainee interactions according to policy

  • Maintain readiness to respond to calls within 3–5 minutes

Requirements:

  • Minimum of one year of experience within the past 24 months

  • Hands-on experience with Stryker and Lifepak 3000 equipment

  • Experience in rural health or fire department EMS preferred

  • Applicants currently employed by Albuquerque Ambulance Service are not eligible

Certifications:

  • NREMT certification preferred

  • BLS/CPR required

  • ACLS (for Paramedics)

  • PALS (for Paramedics)

License:

  • Must reside in New Mexico and hold a valid NM EMT or Paramedic license

About the Facility:

Founded in 1979, the Alamo Navajo School Board provides comprehensive community services, including K–12 education, an Indian Health Clinic, early childhood programs, adult education, wellness services, and infrastructure support. The Indian Health Clinic offers pharmacy, laboratory, dental, emergency, and primary care services to patients across the Navajo community, acting as the central point for healthcare delivery.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Paid time off and sick leave

  • Travel reimbursement

  • Mobile timekeeping