Albuquerque Ambulance Careers

Careers at AAS

• Paramedic
• EMT- Intermediate
• EMT-Basic
• Dispatch -- System Status Controllers
• Inventory Control Techs
• Vehicle Service Aides
• Education Coordinators
• Mechanics

Paramedic and EMT Application Process:

All applications must be submitted online at www.phs.jobs for a specific requisition number. To view our current openings and to apply click here (search by Ambulance Job Function). All applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and all EMT and paramedic applicants are required to take and pass an EMT-Basic or paramedic exam. After passing the exam, candidates are selected and scheduled for an interview. Candidates who are offered employment will be required to complete and pass a background check, pre-employment fitness test and occupational medicine testing prior to their start date in orientation. Orientation commences once a month and all employees are required to complete 2 1/2 weeks of classroom orientation, which is then followed by field training.

Out-of-State Paramedic Applicants

All out-of-state paramedic applicants must be eligible to obtain a temporary New Mexico paramedic license. Applicants will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and will be contacted for a phone screening or phone interview. If an applicant is selected for an on-site interview, the applicant will be required to submit a completed application to the NM EMS Bureau to obtain a temporary New Mexico paramedic license. Once onsite, the candidate will be required to take and pass our paramedic exam, interview, and participate in a 3rd ride. Candidates who are offered employment will be required to complete and pass a background check, pre-employment fitness test, and occupational medicine testing prior to their start date in orientation. Orientation commences once a month and all employees are required to complete 2 1/2 weeks of classroom orientation, which is then followed by field training.

Presbyterian is committed to a drug-free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Orientation Process

Albuquerque Ambulance orientation commences once a month. All EMTs begin in a 2 1/2 week class room orientation, then team up with a field supervisor to train and work out in the field. After training and orientation, employees are partnered with another paramedic to work in the field until they are ready to function on their own. All new Paramedics are then assigned to the float pool once they clear from orientation. The float pool is a group of new Paramedics that bid every month by seniority on shifts for the following month. The float pool is reserved for new Paramedics to AAS regardless of experience. The average time spent in the float pool is 8-10 months but the goal is to move all new Paramedics to permanent shifts as quick as possible.  

Benefits

AAS offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Relocation bonus is available for out of area Paramedics.

Day one benefits are available for full-time and part-time employees (1.0 - .45 pointage status). Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, long and short-term disability, and paid-time off (up to 25 days off annually). We also have an employer contribution and matching program for retirement. To view more information about our benefits please click here.

Pay Rates:

Title:                                       Hourly Rate:
EMT                                         $11.62
Advanced EMT                          $13.82
Paramedic                                $16.38
Critical Care Paramedic              $19.79

Shift Differential:                   Hourly Rate (in addition to above rate):
Nights (1900-0700)                  $1.50
Weekend (Fri 1900- Sun 2300)  $1.00
Weekend Nights (1900-0700)    $2.50
Holiday Pay*                            Time and one half

*Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, New Year's Day

For more information regarding salaries and benefits please contact Linda Viga, Albuquerque Ambulance recruiter at 505-823-8753 or lviga@phs.org

CE- Continuing Education credits are available through Albuquerque Ambulance educators. AAS provides a variety of CE opportunities including ACLS, PALS, CPR, and License Refreshers.

Paramedic Scholarship Program

Albuquerque Ambulance will pay for you to become a paramedic. This program is available for current Albuquerque Ambulance employees who are interested in pursuing their career to become a paramedic. The AAS employee must have completed their probationary period, be in good standing and have been accepted into an eligible paramedic program (currently eligible programs for scholarship are the CNM EMS Program or UNM EMSA). During your education period you will be paid your full-time salary, but only be working part time hours. Upon successful completion of the paramedic program, NREMT testing, and obtainment of a New Mexico paramedic license, the employee agrees to work for AAS for 3 years (or the equivalent of 6,240 hours). Full scholarship program details are documented in the scholarship program contract overview and are subject to change.

Local EMS Education Institutions

• CNM Emergency Medical Services Program
• UNM Emergency Medical Services Academy
• Eastern New Mexico University Roswell EMS Program
• College of Santa Fe Emergency Medical Services Institute
• San Juan College Emergency Medical Services Program
• Dona Ana Community College EMS Program

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