Advanced Paramedic: Critical Care & Rapid Response

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics seeks a qualified Paramedic to provide basic and advanced life support, document care, and coordinate with nursing and physicians. The role involves patient assessment, IV therapy, and transport responsibilities in a high‑acuity setting.

Applicants must hold Utah paramedic licensure, ALS/PALS credentials within specified timeframes, and complete required trainings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication and human relations skills.
• Ability to assess patient status and follow department policies.
• Must maintain required trainings on schedule.
• Competency with a variety of clinical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
• Assist providers and nurses in patient care and procedures.
• Monitor patients (pulse, BP, temperature) and document observations.
• Respond to rapid response calls and support transports.
• Provide IV therapy and basic/advanced life support.
• Train new staff and maintain department supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Equipment competency

Team collaboration

Flexibility in shifts

Education

Paramedic license (Utah)

RQI ALS eCredential

RQI PALS eCredential

RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential

Job description

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics seeks a qualified Paramedic to provide basic and advanced life support, document care, and coordinate with nursing and physicians. The role involves patient assessment, IV therapy, and transport responsibilities in a high‑acuity setting.

Applicants must hold Utah paramedic licensure, ALS/PALS credentials within specified timeframes, and complete required trainings.