EMS Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado^TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

Be a collaborative liaison between the EMS, the medical director, and Enterprise. The EMS Coordinator will participate in appropriate committees and initiatives in EMS to ensure quality patient care across the continuum. Responsible for the development, coordination, and teaching of EMS courses and continuing education programs which meet established state and national standards. 

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.

Previous 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.

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

• High school diploma or GED, required
• Current Utah Healthcare License and/or Paramedic certification, required
• Basic Life Support Instructor Certification (AHA BLS CPR) within one year of hire.
• 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements: Sedentary work -(prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10lbs force occasionally)

We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. 

Centrally located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Emergency Department at Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake has 15 beds and cares for any and all patients who come seeking care, including infants to elderly, indigent/underserved community members. those with special needs, all racial/ethnic minorities, and psychiatric patients. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 but can be up to 1:8. Our cohesive team teamwork, dependability and accountability allows us to focus on specific complaints quickly and efficiently, so we can maintain a significantly shorter wait times than all the other hospitals in the valley. An ideal team member would be able to work quickly in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make critical decisions efficiently in stressful situations while having compassion for patients and confidence in their abilities.

We believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer: 

• Several Medical, Dental, & Vision options.
• Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution
• Retirement account options with a generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!

View more on our benefits HERE.