What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic - Full Time position at Mountain West?
Mountain West Medical Center is nestled at the base of the Oquirrh Mountains in Tooele, Utah. This award winning healthcare facility and clinics has expert staff serving the largest county in Utah. We diligently pursue our mission to be the health resource of choice for the community and provide a place where doctors want to practice, people want to work, and the community wants to come for healthcare services.
Currently we are looking to fill the vital role of Paramedic.
Providing advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Transports and transfers patients and assesses the extent of an illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Applies artificial respiration or administers oxygen in cases of suffocation and asphyxiation, dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids, and performs other emergency medical procedures during the ambulance ride. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Typically reports to manager.
Candidate must be 18 years old and able to provide current Utah Driver’s License and Utah State Paramedic Certification. CPR Healthcare Provider/BLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) certifications required within 30 days of hire. 2 years of working EMS experience and familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within EMS preferred.
