EMS Coordinator

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1875, for more than a century, Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake has provided high-quality healthcare for residents of the Salt Lake Valley. Conveniently located near the heart of the city, this historic acute care hospital remains one of the most trusted medical centers in all of Utah. Our team is focused on providing patients with leading-edge medical expertise and compassionate care at every turn. We are highly motivated and compassionate people, using advanced systems and technology to become the healthcare provider of choice and to improve the quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve. We offer comprehensive orthopedic care, wound care, 24/7 Geriatric, psychiatric and cardiac services, life flight services and are a State-certified heart attack center. Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake offers an opportunity to find a fulfilling career in a thriving community with quick access to parks, canyons, winter sports, Climbing, backpacking, and the picturesque Wasatch range of the Rocky Mountains.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Responsible for the development, coordination, and teaching of EMS courses and continuing education programs which meet established state and national standards.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

Education: 

• High School Diploma/GED, required

Experience:

• 5 years of related experience in emergency medical services (EMS), preferably in both: field (911 ambulance and/or fire agency) and in hospital.
• 3 years experience in instructing students by using adult learning principles and instructional methodologies.
• Prefer experience in developing education programs.
• Knowledge of the EMS, Law Enforcement and Fire Department agencies in service area.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing raw data, finding trends, and preparing statistical reports.
• Knowledge and experience in medical/trauma terminology, disease conditions, pharmacology, cardiology, treatment modalities, therapeutic testing and interventions.
• Knowledge and experience in computer instructional technology and Microsoft Office Professional software.

Licenses/Certifications: 

• Current Healthcare License and/or Paramedic Certification in state of employment. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required, must obtain *BLS Instructor Certification with 1 year of hire/transfer date. If at the time of hire/transfer date candidate has BLS, ACLS, PALS Instructor Certifications than the basic BLS, ACLS and PALS Certifications are not required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor Certification (AHA ACLS) within one year of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor Certification (AHA PALS) within one year of hire.