Paramedic- Utah State Hospital

Salary : $25.04 Hourly

Location : Utah County, UT

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 45805

Agency : 250 Health & Human Services

Opening Date : 08 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Recruiter : Keera Johnson, keerajohnson@utah.gov, 801.344.4211

# of Openings : 3

Location : 13300 E. Center Street Provo, Utah 84606

Background Check : You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Schedule Code : B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Benefits : This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

EEO Statement : The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Description

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 :

Why You Should Join Our Team

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

For specific questions regarding your application or the Paramedic position at the Utah State Hospital, please call Nursing Education at 801.248.9395.

Supplemental Information

Benefits :

The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page : To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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Are you a current or previous employee of the State of Utah?

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Employees of the Utah State Hospital (USH) work directly with children and vulnerable adults. As such, all USH employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks. In accordance with the exemption noted in Utah Code 34-52-201(4)(e), we request that you disclose below, any background information which may preclude you from working with a vulnerable population.

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Do you have a current valid Paramedic license from the Utah Office of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness? Please enter your Paramedic license number in the space below.

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As part of this application process, please attach a PDF copy of your current NREMT Certification. You must upload your current NREMT Certification into your profile.

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