What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic- Utah State Hospital position at State of Utah?
The Utah State Hospital is looking for skilled Paramedics to join our team. At Utah State Hospital, Paramedics will work as part of our professional treatment team to offer compassionate care to patients with mental illnesses with a wide range of ages and abilities.
Now offering a $2000 sign on bonus for new full time Paramedics!
(Payments will be paid out by the first two months of employment after signing a year commitment contact)
Minimum qualifications:
- A current valid Paramedic license from the Utah Office of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness.
- You must pass a criminal history check.
Typical duties:
- Utilize the Medication Administration Record to administer medications and treatments to patients.
- Document medication administration and manage controlled substance counts during shift.
- Complete patient assessments and provide patient monitoring as indicated.
- Document in an accurate and timely manner.
- Coordinate with the treatment team.
- Follow policies and procedures while providing care.
Working at the Utah State Hospital means you will be providing care and assisting patients in a beautiful and modern facility, with excellent resources at your disposal. You will also enjoy broad exposure to educational and professional networking opportunities as you develop lasting relationships with our dedicated and collaborative mental health treatment teams.
Benefits
Additionally, as a State of Utah employee, you will enjoy a generous benefits package, including; comprehensive medical insurance (with traditional and high deductible options), Health Savings Account contributions, dental, retirement/pension plan, and paid leave accrual. We actively strive to promote positive work/life balance for all our employees. You can find more information about the benefits here.
The Agency
We are a mission-driven, state-of-the-art inpatient psychiatric facility, fully accredited from the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, certifying the high quality of the Hospital's environment and treatment programs. Our beautiful campus is situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in Provo, Utah, conveniently close to several Universities, great housing options in wonderful neighborhoods, and all the best recreation Utah Valley has to offer. For more detailed information about the Utah State Hospital, our treatment programs and philosophy, we invite you to browse our WEBSITE.
Additional Benefits
- Access to a free UTA Bus Pass.
- Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks, and drinks available for purchase.
- Positive work life balance, and mental wellness benefits including an Employee Assistance Program through Blomquist Hale, and comfort rooms while on campus.
- Disc Golf Course
- Depending on experience we will pay from $ 23.41 to $33.02 for benefited employees.
- For non-benefited employees the pay rate will be $29.40 an hour.
- Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
- Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
Division of Human Resource Management rules and Department of Health and Human Services policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment; no E-cigarettes or tobacco use is allowed on campus.
Utah State Hospital employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks.
Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.
Salary : $23 - $33
