Job Information
Salt Lake City Corporation Medical Response Paramedic in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Title:
Medical Response Paramedic
Job Description:
We are looking for Medical Response Paramedics to join our Salt Lake City team!
Salary: $58,989/year with incremental raises leading to $94,126/year.
Click here to view the MOU for details on pay scale advancement and incremental raises (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/f9clf1uu614nycwfh1fm5/FF-Payscale.pdf?rlkey=fprkvewfgubux6tb6t804zj9s&e=1&st=oi78lw3l&dl=0)
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Paid vacation and personal leave
Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/ .
These positions will be part of the Tier II Utah Firefighter Retirement System.
Under the supervision of a Salt Lake City Fire Department (SLCFD) Officer and the direction of SLCFD’s Medical Division personnel, these positions will provide basic emergency and advanced life support, medical care, and transport to victims of sudden illness and accident upon arrival on scene. The Medical Response Paramedics will not have firefighting-related duties.
Medical Response Paramedics (MRPs) will work alongside firefighter/EMTs and social workers (Community Health Access Team) on the Medical Response Team.
The MRP will be assigned to a medical squad unit .
The work week is 40 hours, with schedules of either Mon-Wed or Thurs-Sat.
The first day of each shift is 14 hours (7:30 am - 9:30 pm), and days two and three are 13 hours (7:30 am - 8:30 pm).
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.
Application :
This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates will be evaluated weekly. Qualified candidates may be contacted directly for an initial interview and physical assessment. Candidates who successfully complete this stage may then proceed through the remainder of the selection process.
To apply for this position, candidates must complete this online application and upload their NREMT Paramedic certificate or State of Utah Paramedic license and resume , along with proof of completion of a Paramedic school or program, to their Workday profile. If candidates fail to upload their NREMT Paramedic certificate or State of Utah Paramedic license AND resume they will not be considered. Candidates may also submit a DD-214 if applicable.
Eligibility :
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Successful completion of paramedic training and maintenance of NREMT certification.
Must satisfy the medical condition requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1582.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Successful completion of a pre-hire physical ability test.
Once hired, all relevant licensures must be always maintained .
Testing Process :
Selection Process Scoring:
Practical Assessment - 50%
Oral Board Interview - 45%
Resume - 5%
Task Performance Assessment for Paramedics (TPA-P) – Pass/Fail
The Salt Lake City Fire Department will also accept valid CPAT certificates in place of passing the TPA-P.
Method of Scoring and Ranking:
An applicant’s final score will be determined based on the weighted assessment of the practical assessment , oral board interview, and resume. Candidates will be ranked according to their final score.
Preference points will then be added as follows:
Veteran: 5 % points
Disabled Veteran: 10 % points
Reasonable Accommodations:
Candidates may request a reasonable disability-based accommodation for any part of the examination process. Requests accompanied by medical documentation must be submitted to the Fire Department HR Business Partner, Jennifer Sykes, at Jennifer.Sykes@slcgov.com at least ten (10) business days before the evaluation date.
General Information:
For questions regarding the hiring process, contact SLC Fire Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator, Austin Clark, at Austin.Clark@slcgov.com.
Candidates may be disqualified for the following:
Using or possessing any of the following drugs without a prescription within four ( 4 ) year s of the application date :
Hallucinogens (LSD, PCP, peyote, mescaline, etc.)
Narcotics (heroin, morphine, opium, codeine, methadone, etc.)
Using or possessing any of the following drugs without a prescription within one (1) year of the application date :
Cannabis substances (marijuana, hashish, hash oil, etc.)
Mushrooms
Being charged, convicted, or potentially convicted of a felony.
For more information on the Salt Lake City Fire Department hiring standards, visit: http://slcfire.com/employment-hiring-standards/.
Position Type:
Full-time
Department:
Fire
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40
Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .
BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Wellness clinic for employees and their families
Paid Time Off
12 vacation days to start
12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday
Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually
6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents
Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction
VETERAN EMPLOYER:
Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.
ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP
Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.
We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.
The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.