Department Contact: Chris Sloman , 575-646-6289, chsloman@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Temporary appointment with a predetermined end date not to exceed one year (subject to earlier termination). No entitlement or expectation of continued employment. Position may average up to 29 hours per week. Contingent upon funding. Not an AFSCME bargaining unit position.

Position Details

Open until filled

Position Title: Occasional/Temporary EMT

College/Division: President's Office

Department: 500425-FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $15.45

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 0.74 Maximum

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Average minimum availability of 48 hours per month.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Available positions to include:
- EMT Basic ($15.54)
- EMT Intermediate ($16.61)
- EMT Paramedic ($21.11)

Under the supervision of the New Mexico State University Fire Department, provide emergency and non-emergency medical care and related services on the NMSU Las Cruces campus and in support of departmental operations. This includes special-event coverage and support of daily ambulance operations under the department’s memorandum of understanding with Doña Ana County, as assigned.

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently, and promptly. Provide medical treatment consistent with the applicable scope of practice identified in Title 7, Chapter 27, Part 11 of the New Mexico Administrative Code and as authorized by the NMSU Medical Director. Ensure timely completion of incident reports, activity reports, and equipment inspection reports. Participate in training as directed by the Fire Chief. Maintain readiness of assigned equipment and vehicles. Perform all duties in a manner that protects patient privacy and complies with applicable laws, NMSU policies, and NMSU Fire Department protocols.

Knowledge of and ability to perform EMS skills within the applicable scope of practice under medical direction. Records maintenance, computer skills, EMS reporting software familiarity, and strong technical reading, writing, and oral communication. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, prioritize multiple tasks, communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current New Mexico license at the level for which the candidate is applying: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, or EMT-Paramedic. For Paramedic: National Registry Paramedic certification with ability to obtain New Mexico EMT-Paramedic license.
- Valid driver’s license (required for any assignment that includes driving departmental vehicles).

Equivalent Qualifications: 
Any equivalent or higher combination of training, experience, and licensure.

Preferred Qualifications: 
- One year of experience as a paid, full-time EMT at the applicable level, or two years in a volunteer or combination paid/volunteer EMS service (or an equivalent combination of training and experience). New graduates are welcome and will receive initial experience with NMSU Fire Department.
- Experience with campus or special-event EMS operations.
- Experience supporting ambulance operations.
- Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
- NM Class E driver’s license (especially preferred for Paramedic level).

Special Certification/Licensure: 
- Final background check through NMSU Police Department.
- Test for illicit drug use.
- A current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate is required for any temporary EMT who will drive an ambulance. NMSU Fire Department will accept a valid current certificate from another employer or will arrange an examination through a designated vendor. Personnel who do not hold a current DOT Medical Certificate may still be used for special-event assignments but will not be authorized to drive ambulances.
- These are occasional positions scheduled as needed based on operational requirements and mutual availability. Actual hours worked will not exceed an average of 29 hours per week. We expect personnel to maintain an average minimum availability of 48 hours per month (approximately the equivalent of two 24-hour shifts). Shifts are assigned according to departmental needs and the individual’s stated availability.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.