Description

We are seeking to hire a confident and enthusiastic EMT who can provide care to clients during their acute stages of detoxification. The EMT is responsible for providing a wide range of interventions and support techniques. Duties include and are not limited to the administration of various medications including intravenous solutions, monitoring of vitals and progress of detoxification. The EMT will work closely and under the supervision of a nurse and physician. To ensure success, you must possess the ability to make judicious decisions, be knowledgeable and have outstanding people skills.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Substance abuse treatment experience
• Skilled in preparing, maintaining and overseeing patient records
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency or crisis situations
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards
• Computer experience, knowledge of or demonstrated ability to learn Access, Word, and electronic medical records (EMR-Bear)
• Ability to solve unexpected problems as they arise while considering liability, precedence, programmatic implications and other possible future impacts on the program, services or organization
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders
• Must be able to handle a large caseload of medication management for clients

Requirements

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
2. Current EMT certification/license to work in New Mexico
3. Endorsement by New Mexico Association for Infant Mental Health (IMH-E®) – Category I or above - preferred
4. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing
5. Ability to exercise tact, patience and discretion when dealing with residents, families, staff and the public
6. Ability to relate with understanding and kindness to residents and their families
7. Ability to keep observations, conversations and information confidential
8. Must be computer literate in order to effectively maintain compliance with licensing and certification standards and requirements for use of computerized client records & data systems
9. Must have and maintain a valid NM Driver’s License
10. Must also have and maintain a clean driving record, as well as auto insurance.
11. In the case of a recovering person, he/she must have successfully maintained a three (3) year period of uninterrupted abstinence from alcohol and/or drugs
12. Healthcare CPR and First Aid certification
13. Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
14. Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural preferred. (English/Spanish) (English/Navajo)

Competitive Employee Benefits Package: 

The following benefits are offered to our full-time employees, their spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children:

1. Medical

2. 4% Matching 401(k) 

3. Dental

4. Vision

5. Accident (Part-Time Eligible)

6. Critical Illness (Part-Time Eligible)

7. Employer-paid Disability

8. Voluntary Life/AD&D

9. Teladoc Virtual Visits (Part-Time Eligible)

In addition, the following benefits are extended to all full-time employees:

1. Employer-paid Disability

2. Employer-paid Basic Life/AD&D

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