Emergency Med Tech/Paramedic (req36533)

Requisition ID: req36533 Working Title: Emergency Med Tech/Paramedic Position Grade: 11 Position Summary The University of New Mexico Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for on-call EMT Paramedic positions with the Medicine Bow (MEDBOW) program. MEDBOW is a long-standing program within Emergency Medicine that provides contracted emergency medical services at events across New Mexico, supporting community safety through professional pre-hospital care. Under general supervision, EMT Paramedics provide advanced life support (ALS) care within the scope of their licensure at a variety of events. Responsibilities include but are not limited to emergency response, documentation, and coordination with other medical personnel and event staff. This is an on-call position with variable scheduling based on event needs. The preferred candidate will demonstrate reliability and flexibility, with an expectation to sign up for and work an average of three (3) shifts per month, and approximately five (5) shifts during the month of September, which is typically a high-demand period. Ideal candidates will have prior paramedic-level EMS experience in a field ("street") or hospital-based setting and be comfortable working independently in dynamic, fast-paced environments. While applications received by the best consideration date will be given priority, we will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled. If this posting is still visible, the department is actively accepting applications and continues to seek candidates to fill multiple vacancies. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing. UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience in the field of pre-hospital EMS. Certification/Licensure: NM licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Previous EMS experience in pre-hospital (field) or hospital settings Strong communication and teamwork skills Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department: Emergency Med Consortium (558C) Employment Type: Staff Staff Type: On-Call Status: Non-Exempt Pay: Hourly:$22.00 Benefits Eligible This is not a benefits eligible position. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required: No For Best Consideration Date: 5/11/2026 Eligible for Remote Work No Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Provide up to date resume.