St. Mark's Hospital
Job Summary & Qualifications
As a Paramedic at St. Mark’s Hospital, you will be doing important work for our patients and our caregivers. You will be joining a team of detail-oriented, knowledgeable people who are passionate about what they do and who support one another. They know what it means to “care like family”. In this role:
You will maintain clear communication with the attending physician and licensed nurse assigned to patient about all patient care issues.
You will assist with patient examinations or treatments and observe and report patients’ signs or symptoms.
You will take vital signs and measure and record patient input and output.
You will attach oxygen and cardiac monitors, monitor patient cardiac rhythm, perform 12‑lead EKG, document EKG strips, suction patient airways as directed, and report findings to the physician and care team assigned to patient.
You will receive patients from EMS personnel and prepare patients for the physician’s care.
You will collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician and perform basic laboratory procedures.
You will assist emergency department physicians with patient examinations and treatments including central line insertions, lumbar punctures, defibrillation, cardioversion, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, arterial lines, suturing, needle chest decompressions, endotracheal and nasotracheal intubation, insertion of intraosseous lines, endotracheal suctioning, inserting Foley catheters, and securing airways through insertion of oral/nasal airway devices.
You will perform CPR, defibrillation, cardioversion, and transcutaneous pacing during emergencies.
Qualifications
Certified/Licensed paramedic in good standing with the Utah State Department of Health, BEMS, and/or current registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and/or Advanced EMT/Paramedic; based in Columbus, Ohio is not required.
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) Certification and TNCC are required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
3–4 years of experience working as a certified/licensed paramedic for a fire or EMS agency.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
Hospital Overview For 150 years, St. Mark's Hospital has provided a full‑spectrum of healthcare services to Salt Lake City and its surrounding communities. As Utah’s first hospital, St. Mark’s team members uphold a rich tradition of patient‑centered, top‑quality care at our 308‑plus bed hospital. St Mark’s drives the development of some of the region’s finest clinical service areas such as neurosciences, trauma, orthopedics, cardiac care and robotic surgery. St Mark’s was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for the eighth time.
St. Mark's has expanded emergency access to the communities we serve with two free‑standing emergency centers, Taylorsville Emergency Center and West Valley Emergency Center. Both locations have 10‑plus patient rooms staffed 24/7 by experienced board‑certified emergency room physicians, nurses and support teams. In addition to ER care, both facilities provide comprehensive imaging services, including CT, X‑ray, ultrasound and a fully‑equipped medical laboratory.
Nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, St. Mark's sits in a picturesque and ideal location. From our hospital doors it’s a quick commute to Salt Lake’s urban and cultural benefits and a short drive to outdoor adventures and Utah’s glorious national parks.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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You will maintain clear communication with the attending physician and licensed nurse assigned to patient about all patient care issues.
You will assist with patient examinations or treatments and observe and report patients’ signs or symptoms.
You will take vital signs and measure and record patient input and output.
You will attach oxygen and cardiac monitors, monitor patient cardiac rhythm, perform 12‑lead EKG, document EKG strips, suction patient airways as directed, and report findings to the physician and care team assigned to patient.
You will receive patients from EMS personnel and prepare patients for the physician’s care.
You will collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician and perform basic laboratory procedures.
You will assist emergency department physicians with patient examinations and treatments including central line insertions, lumbar punctures, defibrillation, cardioversion, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, arterial lines, suturing, needle chest decompressions, endotracheal and nasotracheal intubation, insertion of intraosseous lines, endotracheal suctioning, inserting Foley catheters, and securing airways through insertion of oral/nasal airway devices.
You will perform CPR, defibrillation, cardioversion, and transcutaneous pacing during emergencies.
Qualifications
Certified/Licensed paramedic in good standing with the Utah State Department of Health, BEMS, and/or current registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and/or Advanced EMT/Paramedic; based in Columbus, Ohio is not required.
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) Certification and TNCC are required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
3–4 years of experience working as a certified/licensed paramedic for a fire or EMS agency.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
Hospital Overview For 150 years, St. Mark's Hospital has provided a full‑spectrum of healthcare services to Salt Lake City and its surrounding communities. As Utah’s first hospital, St. Mark’s team members uphold a rich tradition of patient‑centered, top‑quality care at our 308‑plus bed hospital. St Mark’s drives the development of some of the region’s finest clinical service areas such as neurosciences, trauma, orthopedics, cardiac care and robotic surgery. St Mark’s was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for the eighth time.
St. Mark's has expanded emergency access to the communities we serve with two free‑standing emergency centers, Taylorsville Emergency Center and West Valley Emergency Center. Both locations have 10‑plus patient rooms staffed 24/7 by experienced board‑certified emergency room physicians, nurses and support teams. In addition to ER care, both facilities provide comprehensive imaging services, including CT, X‑ray, ultrasound and a fully‑equipped medical laboratory.
Nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, St. Mark's sits in a picturesque and ideal location. From our hospital doors it’s a quick commute to Salt Lake’s urban and cultural benefits and a short drive to outdoor adventures and Utah’s glorious national parks.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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