Medical Response Paramedic

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 

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. Can