Year: 2019

2019 Merit Garden Accomplishments

When Merit Medical^® Founder and CEO Fred Lampropoulos established the Merit Garden at our Salt Lake City global headquarters in 2016, he envisioned a place that improves employee health, boosts morale, and ensures team members have access to fresh and nutritional food. Since then, it has also become a place where sustainability and philanthropy intersect.

Each year, the Merit Garden Program undertakes a number of initiatives designed to benefit employee and community well-being. This harvest season, we compiled garden accomplishments into one exciting video. Join us as we take a look back.

FARM-TO-TABLE PROGRESS

For the past year, gardening at Merit has become an important part of the company’s collective sustainability plan to feed employees farm-to-table style with foods grown right on the premises, supplying healthier meals that contribute less to Merit’s overall carbon footprint.

As society becomes more environmentally conscious, the phrases “farm-to-table” or “farm-to-fork” seem to be popping up everywhere. Restaurants, school cafeterias, and now more and more corporate eating establishments are joining the movement that supports food systems, from production to consumption, that better the environmental, social, economic, and nutritional health of a particular place or community.¹

“We sat down with the Merit Café team and estimated how much produce the café uses per week and then calculated how many plants we would need to at least cover a percentage of that produce,” says Laura Flower, Merit Garden Program Coordinator.

From late July to early October, the Merit Garden Program team harvests two to three times each week and delivers the produce to the Merit Café based on planned quantity goals. In 2019, 1,370 lb of produce from the Merit Garden was grown and used for healthy meals for our employees.

“By using our own produce, we lowered the amount we’d normally have to order from our food supplier, which saved money and was better quality, too,” says Lindy Whitley, Sous Chef at Merit Medical. “We used Merit Garden produce daily as part of an entrée or in soups. We’d turn tomatoes into fresh salsa. We also used the produce to make fresh veggie cups and to stock the salad bar. It feels good being able to cook with the best ingredients.”

Merit’s Chief Wellness Officer and on-site nutritionist have also joined the program, working with the Merit Café team to provide menu options that are both healthy and appealing. Home-grown garden items are clearly labeled with a Merit Garden sticker, so employees can easily identify them.

Because produce is harvested at peak maturity, it’s more nutritious than food trucked in from far away. Nutrients begin to break down as soon as a vegetable or fruit is harvested and continues to do so until the food is eaten.² Throw in lengthy transit times, time spent on store display, and then in-home storage, and the nutrient levels of foods consumers buy can diminish significantly.³

What’s more, the United States Environmental Protection Agency reports that transportation is one of the primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, making up 28.9% in 2017.⁴ Emissions from transportation, they write, largely come from burning fossil fuel for our cars, trucks, ships, trains, and planes.⁴

“Only two percent of Utah’s vegetables and three percent of fruits are actually grown within the state,” Ms. Flower says. “Adding this component to our garden has allowed us to invite employees to participate in urban agriculture, an effective way to keep food local and sustainable while reinvigorating the community and economy.”

LOOKING FORWARD

With one year under their belt, the Merit Garden and Merit Café teams are now fine-tuning the program by growing more of what the kitchen needs and planting a greater diversity of produce—in essence, dedicating every last inch of garden space to feeding people and striving for zero food loss.

New this season, the Merit Garden Program team has dedicated a portion of growing space to a U-Pick section, where employees can exchange a bit of weeding for a basket of produce. “It allows employees who do not have time for a garden box to still enjoy the garden and receive free produce in exchange for weeding,” Ms. Flower says.

This year, there were more than 200 visits to the U-Pick Garden, with more than 1,100 lb of produce taken home by employees to share with family and friends. “We’re excited to make the garden more accessible to the greatest number of people here at Merit,” Ms. Flower says.

FEEDING THE COMMUNITY

With a zero food-loss policy, leftover produce isn’t ever a problem. “We donate surplus produce to a local mobile farm stand that helps senior centers and feeds the larger community,” Ms. Flower continues. This year, 400 lb of produce was donated to local low-income senior centers.

In addition, 120 lb of significantly damaged or inedible produce was donated to a local animal rescue facility to help feed resident farm animals.

“We’re hoping these practices all will have a great ripple effect,” Ms. Flower says.

HELPING FELLOW EMPLOYEES

Plant sales occur throughout the year at Merit. These include a summer and autumn sale as well as one dedicated to holiday poinsettias. All proceeds from these sales and other fundraising opportunities benefit Merit’s Candy Cane Program, which helps employees in need during the holiday season. So far this year, we’ve raised $8,800 with a goal of reaching nearly $10,000 by the end of 2019.

OTHER NOTEWORTHY MERIT GARDEN PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• 796 Total Merit Gardeners | Since its start in 2016, the Merit Garden has had a total of 796 employees participate, with 38% returning each year and 62% new to the garden. Out of the approximately 2,000 employees at Merit Salt Lake City, 25% of employees have taken advantage of this benefit.
• 20 Workshops/Cooking Classes Offered | The Merit Garden Program offers monthly educational gardening workshops and cooking classes to employees. Topics include fruit tree pruning, patio gardening, food preservation techniques, healthy cooking skills, and more. In 2019, we hosted nearly 20 workshops and cooking classes.
• 80 Flower Arrangements Prepared | The Merit Garden Program also grows many decorative plants for employees to enjoy. In 2019, 80 flower arrangements were prepared for employees to purchase and put in their offices, take home, and give as gifts.
• 700 Plants Grown for Campus Flower Beds | Hundreds of plants are grown each year to help keep our Salt Lake City facility beautiful. This year, the Merit Garden Program grew 700 plants specifically for campus flowerbeds.
• 7,500 Plants Grown in the Greenhouse | All of the plants at the Merit Garden start in the on-site, state-of-the-art greenhouse. From produce for employees and senior centers to plants for our annual sales, 7,500 plants were grown in the Merit greenhouse this year.

The Merit Garden Program is one more way we put employee health and happiness first. Visit our Employee Wellness, Health & Safety page to learn more about how we care for our team.

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REFERENCES

1. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. (n.d.). From farm to fork. Retrieved from https://njaes.rutgers.edu/food-nutrition-health/farm-to-fork.php
2. Cooperative Extension Service, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. (2000). Retrieved from http://www2.ca.uky.edu/hes/fcs/factshts/FN-SSB.006.PDF
3. Barrett, D. M. (n.d.). Maximizing the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables. Retrieved from http://www.fruitandvegetable.ucdavis.edu/files/197179.pdf
4. United States Environmental Protection Agency. (n.d.). Sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions

Merit Medical Employees Featured on KSL TV (NBC) for Saving Coworker’s Life

Three Merit Medical employees were featured recently on KSL TV (NBC) for responding to the sudden cardiac arrest of a fellow coworker. Debra Pressley, Teresa Salazar, and Andrew Williamson performed Hands-Only CPR and used an automated external defibrillator, or AED, to revive Jack Rakes and save his life.

According to the American Heart Association, when a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on receiving immediate CPR, yet only about 46% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims receive CPR from a bystander.¹ What’s more, a person who suffers a cardiac arrest in public has more than twice the chance of surviving if a bystander steps in to restart the heart with an AED device before an emergency crew arrives.² Sadly, about 90% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest die.¹

“It was just a normal day, everybody said I was my normal self,” Rakes told KSL TV, referring to the incident. “There was no warning. I was just gone in an instant.”

“I heard this sound that you just don’t normally hear, and it had been his head hitting the back of the table,” Salazar added.

“He was gray, he was going gray,” Pressley recalled in the KSL TV interview.

In response to an emergency alarm, Williamson immediately rallied his coworkers to help. “It went, ‘Code blue, we need to get going. Let’s go! Let’s go!’” he said.

Watch the full KSL TV interview here.

To be prepared for such an emergency and keep employees safe, Merit Salt Lake City conducts on-site training in Hands-Only CPR and the use of an AED device. More than half of Merit’s workforce in Salt Lake, approximately 1,100 employees, signed up for trainings this past spring. To ensure emergency device accessibility, AED’s are located throughout Merit’s Utah facility, and after the incident, Merit added an additional eight AEDs.

In addition to telling their stories on KSL TV, Pressley, Salazar, and Williamson received the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver Award, a recognition given to people who perform the heroic act of CPR. The employees were also honored at a South Jordan City Council meeting.

“Oftentimes people don’t think that they need to learn CPR,” said Laura Western, Executive Director of the American Heart Association Utah Division, at the South Jordan City Council meeting. “But this is a case where the activation was quick, and the folks at Merit were trained. Their immediate reaction saved this man’s life.”

“I was lucky enough to have an AED and three amazing heroes to help me,” said Rakes at the meeting. “My example shows how unpredictable and sudden cardiac arrest can be. For myself and others, I am grateful that I work for a company, Merit Medical, and live in a city, South Jordan, that care about this issue.”

The South Jordan Fire Department also honored the three employees, and the city of South Jordan issued a proclamation, naming a day in recognition of their heroic act.

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REFERENCES

1. American Heart Association. (2019). CPR facts and stats. Retrieved from https://cpr.heart.org/AHAECC/CPRAndECC/AboutCPRECC/CPRFactsAndStats/UCM_475748_CPR-Facts-and-Stats.jsp
2. American Heart Association. (2018 Feb 26). Bystander use of defibrillators can dramatically boost survival of cardiac arrest patients. Retrieved from https://news.heart.org/bystander-use-defibrillators-can-dramatically-boost-survival-cardiac-arrest-patients/

Merit Medical Receives UMA 2019 Manufacturer of the Year Award

Merit Medical is the proud recipient of the Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA) 2019 Manufacturer of the Year Award, recognizing manufacturing companies that demonstrate expertise and outstanding business practices as well as contribute to the communities where they do business.

We were judged on a number of criteria, including operational performance and best practices, economic achievement, workplace safety, community and state involvement and outreach, and fidelity to the principles of free enterprise.

Merit Founder and CEO Fred Lampropoulos attributes the company’s success to one thing. “It’s all about the people,” Lampropoulos told UMA in an interview. “You need a vision and a purpose. I think we have those things, but it’s all about the people.”

More than thirty years ago, we started our journey in South Jordan, Utah, offering one commercial product: a safer and stronger disposable syringe. Since then, we have continued this legacy of innovation, developing best-in-class devices and therapies. Although we have expanded our presence around the globe, employing approximately 6,600 people worldwide — our global headquarters remains in South Jordan.

“We’re here because it’s the best place to be,” Lampropoulos said. “With our universities, our workforce, and the international flavor of Utah, it’s a great place to live and to do business.”

The UMA is the leading trade association for the manufacturing community in the state of Utah. Founded in 1905, it has been the resource organization where industry leaders come together to solve relevant issues facing the local manufacturing industry.

“We’re so grateful for the Utah Manufacturers Association, for the interest it takes in businesses, and how it guides us and represents us,” Lampropoulos said. “We appreciate that.”

Read the press release for the full list of UMA 2019 Manufacturer of the Year Award recipients.

Merit Medical Featured in ‘Medical Design & Outsourcing’ Big 100 List

The September 2019 Medical Design & Outsourcing Big 100 list is out, and Merit Medical is thrilled to be featured as one of Medtech’s 100 Largest Players. The annual issue provides a look at the world’s largest medtech operations and ranks them according to a number of categories. Here’s how we did.

#66 Largest Medical Device Company

For the fiscal year ending in December 2018, Merit was ranked as the 66^th largest medical device company in the world based on revenue generated, up eight spots from 74^th place the previous year.

#39 Top R&D Spender

Merit’s commitment to excellence shone through as we ranked globally in 39^th place for the percentage of revenue invested in research and development (R&D). Merit operates its R&D in-house, with multiple facilities worldwide working together simultaneously to create new products and product lines as well as to enhance existing ones. This dedication to continual improvement has resulted in steady company growth, which in turn provides more funds for R&D. Merit currently dedicates 6.7% of every sales dollar to R&D. In the same category, we also ranked 45^th in the world for R&D total spend.

#59 Revenue per Employee

Average revenue per employee is one way to measure company efficiency. With growth in both employee number and revenue generated, Merit experienced a year-over-year increase of 13.2% and took the 59^th spot.

It’s an honor to place in this year’s Medical Design & Outsourcing Big 100 list. Not only does it show Merit’s high level of fiscal responsibility and what we’re achieving as a company, it also emphasizes our commitment to our customers through leading technologies and our dedication to the patient communities we serve.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2019

This year we exceeded our goals and efforts to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

First, we exceeded our donation goal to Breastcancer.org and are pleased to announced a $32,000 donation to BreastCancer.org!

Merit’s facilities and employees around the world all participated enthusiastically in charitable awareness events, education efforts, and recognition activities, which encouraged employee engagement and raised awareness in our communities. In total, 121 photos were shared with us from employees around the world!

Please join us in celebrating a successful Breast Cancer Awareness month with a look back at the photos and memories from the month.

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BREAST CANCER “FIGHT CLUB” WALL AT MERIT HQ

The Breast Cancer “Fight Club” wall at our Salt Lake City, UT HQ, was a place to acknowledge the bravery it takes to battle breast cancer and honored our sisters, mothers, daughters, friends, and even ourselves. We had one wall in each of two buildings and they filled up quickly throughout the month. It’s amazing to see how many people are affected by breast cancer.

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Great job, Aliso Viejo, for supporting #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth by painting pumpkins together and wearing your pink!

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Way to go Melbourne on holding a Pot Luck Fundraiser to raise money for BCNA. It looks like you had a great time with amazing food and heard from a firsthand survivor on treatment and debunking common myths.

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All over the globe, our team is coming together to honor #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Here’s Merit Brazil showing their support!

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Merit Tijuana standing together in the fight against #breastcancer!

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#Pinkout for #breastcancer with Merit South Jordan’s Cleanroom Crew! We love how you’re showing your support!

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Happy Breast Cancer Awareness Month from all of our friends at Merit Paris! Looking Good!

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The South Jordan Campus showed up to listen to our Chief Wellness Officer speak on “Breast Cancer Detection and Prevention” on Pink Out Thursday. If you missed out we’ll have a recap video  soon.

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Proud in pink! Here’s how some of our employees at Merit Tijuana are supporting Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Orgullosos en color de rosa! Así es como algunos de nuestros empleados en Merit Tijuana están apoyando el mes de concientización sobre el cáncer de mama.

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One of Merit’s South Jordan employees participating in the MORE THAN PINK Walk^™ this year with her children.

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Showing Merit’s support for Breast Cancer Awareness at home — and on the road.

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Each year in October, organizations, companies, and people around the world demonstrate their support for breast cancer, the most common cancer in women worldwide, and work to raise awareness about treatments and detection as part of International Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM).

Merit Medical, with a long-standing commitment to women’s health and products that support the diagnosis and treatment of early-stage breast cancer, enjoys taking time in October to raise awareness in the community as well as among our employees.

In September, we announced a partnership with Breastcancer.org, an organization that shares Merit’s commitment to reducing the burden of breast cancer and to providing information and choices, so women can make the most informed choices. For the months of September and October, we are committed to donating $1,000 for each SCOUT® console purchased worldwide to Breastcancer.org.

Follow our journey of commitment throughout the month on this page!

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MEET MERIT’S BREAST CANCER PRODUCTS

Merit Medical Global Headquarters Wins ‘Utah Business’ 2019 Green Business Award

Merit Medical’s global headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT, received the Utah Business 2019 Green Business Award, a recognition that highlights organizations and individuals that have made an effort to promote sustainability within the Utah community. We specifically won for our waste and recycling efforts and were honored at an awards luncheon on October 24th. Alisha Jerauld, Vice President, Environment, Social & Governance, attended the event to accept the award on behalf of the company.

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REDUCING PLASTIC MOLDING WASTE

Reducing the amount of plastic molding waste we generate is one way we implement environmentally sustainable practices into our manufacturing processes. In addition to an extensive plastic molding-recycling program, our global headquarters also partners with companies that can use our plastic waste. In 2018, we recycled 558,787 lb of plastic molding waste. Our team is also mindful of the resources is takes to produce plastic. As new molds are purchased for plastic parts, we’ve transitioned to hot runner molds designed to produce only what’s needed, minimizing plastic waste.

REDUCING PLASTIC FILM AND FOIL

Another green initiative recognized was our program to reduce plastic film thickness and foil used in kits and packs packaging. Merit produces upwards of 15 million kits and packs per year. Our Salt Lake City team was able to reduce plastic film thickness and foil packaging material use by 30.65 tons in 2018 without compromising quality.

MERIT SMART SHIPPING™

Also in 2018, packaging engineering created Merit Smart Shipping, a significant program designed to ship products in their own packaging. By eliminating the need for additional materials, such as plastic bubble wrap and boxes, Merit Smart Shipping helps to reduce both company and customer waste. Last year the program saved 57 tons of brown corrugated box material.

ADDITIONAL GREEN EFFORTS

The Green Business Award also took into consideration our efforts to transition all facilities worldwide from paper to electronic work orders, a program that greatly reduces the amount of paper and plastic we use. By 2022, all Merit work orders will be electronic, decreasing paper usage by 2.8 million pieces and 20,000 plastic sleeves annually.

In addition to reducing and recycling hard goods, this year our team at Salt Lake City designed a water recycling system that allows the company to use secondary-water in order to reduce potable water consumption. Instead of city water, the new system filters and pumps secondary water through an irrigation system, serving as a source for everything but human use. Because our headquarters is the largest of our facilities and is located in the dry climate of Utah, this water recycling system has helped us to conserve a very limited resource.

We’re honored to be one of Utah Business 2019 Green Business Award recipients. Visit our Environmental Sustainability page to explore more programs and accomplishments.

See the full list of Utah Business 2019 Green Business Award winners.

Merit Medical HQ in Salt Lake City a Host Site for the Mountain West Shingo Study Tour

The Shingo Institute selected Merit Medical’s HQ in Salt Lake City, UT, as one of the model facilities to tour during its Mountain West Shingo Study Tour. The annual event provides participants with the opportunity to visit and learn from world-class manufacturing facilities and Shingo Prize recipients for a first-hand look at facilities, cultures, and processes that demonstrate operational excellence. The sold-out event took place last week, September 17–19.

Participants of the Mountain West Shingo Study Tour visited Merit Salt Lake City and experienced how the facility operates with a lean business model, applies best practices, and thrives on a culture of continuous improvement. To achieve these successes, Merit Salt Lake City practices a set of principles developed by the Shingo Institute, a division of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.

Shingo principles, as part of a larger Shingo Model™, are designed to guide organizations toward operational excellence. Tenets include assuring quality at the source, leading with humility, creating value for the customer, and more. Attending the tour gave participants a deeper understanding of these principles, so they could use them to better their own organizations. Participants also had time to ask questions and network with peers and Shingo leadership.

In addition to helping organizations continually improve, the Shingo Institute also recognizes those that have catalyzed lean transformations on their own by awarding its globally distinguished Shingo Prize.

Earlier this year, Merit Tijuana proudly received the Shingo Prize for demonstrating an exceptional culture that fosters continuous improvement and excellence. Similar to the Tijuana facility, Merit Salt Lake City also uses the Shingo Model as a guide, thereby offering tour participants an in-depth example of how Shingo principles apply within the facility, helping them to envision these standards implemented at other organizations.

In addition to Salt Lake City and northern Utah, annual Shingo Study Tours take place in the Northeast (Boston), Minneapolis/St. Paul, Ireland, and Japan, benefiting organizations the world over.

It was an honor to host the group during this year’s Mountain West Shingo Study Tour. As part of a global community that supports one another, we look forward to hearing of Shingo tour participant successes and continually learning from each other as we all work toward practicing better business.

Learn more about ways our worldwide facilities achieve operational excellence.

Merit Medical Salt Lake City Receives Utah Business Magazine 2019 Healthcare Hero Award

Yesterday Merit Medical Salt Lake City was recognized as a Utah Business Magazine 2019 Healthcare Hero, an award that honors healthcare providers and professionals that demonstrate excellence and innovation within the healthcare system and go above and beyond for their employees, their patients, their communities, and their fields. We specifically won the Corporate Initiative category for our numerous unique wellness programs and having a company culture that puts employees first. Nicole Priest, MD, Merit Medical Chief Wellness Officer, accepted the honor on the company’s behalf at an awards luncheon at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City.

“I am thrilled and honored to accept the Utah Business Magazine 2019 Healthcare Hero Award on behalf of Merit Medical,” Dr. Priest says. “I am very appreciative of the fact that our efforts have been recognized because we do so much to try and improve the health and well-being of our employees.”

A top priority at our Utah-based company is ensuring employees and their families have access to quality and affordable care. Merit Salt Lake City provides excellent health insurance as well as an on-site health clinic and a free dental clinic. Highly trained, in-house health professionals include a physician, nutritionist, employee assistance counselor, and chief wellness officer to oversee Merit employee health and happiness and to lead a number of employee health initiatives.

These initiatives include optional biometric screenings that help employees set and reach personal wellness goals. They can then participate in programs designed to improve individual health needs and incorporate positive lifestyle change. Employees can also engage in multiple wellness education opportunities throughout the year that equip them with the most up-to-date health information and recommendations.

The award also took into consideration the employee garden designed to improve employee mental and physical health by creating more balance in the workday and providing access to fresh produce. The 1-acre parcel of land comprises 82 employee garden boxes, a small orchard of fruit trees, a greenhouse, and a separate area to grow produce for the Merit Cafés. Everything grown in the garden is by sustainable-farming standards, and no commercial pesticides are used; only OMRI-listed products are permitted.

But for employees, the garden supplies more than fresh produce. It delivers something else equally valuable—an outdoor oasis that tackles stress relief. Employees can be found at the garden enjoying their lunches and breaks, taking a moment to enjoy a bit of urban nature. The Merit garden also instills a sense of community. Employees have the opportunity to tend plants side-by-side, enjoy after-work harvest parties, and participate in annual plant sales that benefit employees in need during the holidays. Other perks include gardening and cooking workshops held throughout the year led by Merit’s full-time gardener. Explore the Merit employee garden.

More pathways to healthy eating can be found in the on-site Merit Cafés. In addition to the produce received from the employee garden (900 lb harvested and used in 2018), the Merit Café kitchen staff works creatively with Merit’s chief wellness officer and nutritionist to improve the menu, continually searching for ways to make dishes more nutritious and less calorie-dense.

Along with an extensive menu and salad bar options, foods are labeled with Healthy Choice and Merit Garden stickers to help employees identify healthier foods and those made with items from the employee garden, respectively. For busy employees and their families, the kitchen staff prepares healthy Grab-and-Go options as a healthier alternative to the drive-thru.

Merit Salt Lake City was also recognized as a Healthcare Hero for its workplace safety. Employees are trained in Hands-Only CPR and early defibrillation with an AED emergency device, preparing them for a cardiac arrest emergency. These trained employees are in addition to a team of skilled, on-campus first responders. Although the facility exceeds the number of AEDs required, extra devices are placed throughout to increase workplace safety. Read about this year’s CPR and AED Awareness Week with employee safety training.

Join us in celebrating this honor, a recognition that shows our passion for improving employee quality of life. Visit our Careers page to learn more about becoming a member of our team and the many benefits offered at each facility.

See the complete list of Utah Business Magazine 2019 Healthcare Heroes.

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United States Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Visited Merit Medical This Week

“Manufacturing is back… and frankly, it’s companies like Merit Medical that are making it happen all across this country. And that’s why it’s a real privilege to be here with this great team,” stated United States Vice President Mike Pence, as he began his talk to several hundred employees and special guests at Merit Medical on Thursday, August 22.

During their half-day visit, Vice President Pence and Commerce Secretary Ross toured the manufacturing facilities at Merit’s global headquarters in South Jordan, Utah. They learned about the many medical device products that are manufactured here and sold throughout the world and about the employees who make it all happen.

The event was planned to promote the President’s proposed North American trade agreement, and Merit Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Fred Lampropoulos surmised that Merit was likely chosen as the site for the event because “we do hundreds of millions of dollars of revenues in just North America.”

August 22 will surely be an unforgettable experience for many Merit Medical employees. “I am thrilled that many of our employees were able to enjoy this unique and very special opportunity. What an honor for Merit Medical to be able to host the United States Vice President and Secretary of Commerce,” said Fred Lampropoulos.

Merit Salt Lake City to Host Summer Job Fair

Mark your calendars for an exciting upcoming event. On Tuesday, August 20, 2019, 3pm–7pm, you’re invited to our South Jordan campus for a Merit Medical Job Fair.

We will fill many positions on site at this event. Positions include medical device assembly operators (experience and no experience required) and molding technicians (no experience required). Multiple day, night, and evening shifts are available.

Register here to schedule your interview in advance and get helpful tips on how to prepare.

All jobs are located at our Salt Lake City location and offer competitive benefits, such as health, vision, dental, and life insurance; 401k retirement options; employee stock purchase plan; and 3 weeks of paid vacation. Working at our beautiful campus offers employees many unique perks, including access to the employee garden as well as personalized and affordable care at the Merit on-site health and dental clinics.

Jobs will be offered on the spot, so don’t wait. Register today. We can’t wait to meet you and make you a part of the Merit team.

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Merit Medical Salt Lake City
1600 Merit Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095

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August 20, 2019
3pm — 7pm
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South Jordan, UT 84095
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Merit Medical and CEO Fred Lampropoulos Featured in Wells Fargo Advertising Campaign with Bloomberg

Wells Fargo and Bloomberg recently spent several days at Merit Medical Global Headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT with Founder, Chairman, and CEO Fred Lampropoulos to capture video footage for a national advertising campaign. The advertising campaign for Wells Fargo is presented on multiple Bloomberg outlets including Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg Television, and Bloomberg Radio.

The ad campaign features successful Wells Fargo partnerships with innovative, fast-growing companies.

Watch the video to discover why Merit Medical partners with Wells Fargo to drive our growth.

Visit Merit’s Investor Resources page.

Merit’s New Chief Wellness Officer Is Dedicated to Fostering Employee Health and Happiness Worldwide

“If we can create an environment where people love coming to work and feel good at work and at home, then we will create an environment that allows us to continue to grow and to produce high-quality medical products for the world.”—Nicole Priest, MD

We recently sat down with Dr. Nicole Priest, the newest addition to Merit’s executive team as Chief Wellness Officer, to learn about her vision for creating health and happiness for Merit employees.

Since 2016, Dr. Priest has served as the physician at the Merit Care Clinic, the on-site employee clinic at the company’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT. During her tenure, Dr. Priest has implemented various employee health initiatives, including the 90-Day Wellness Challenge, a Diabetic Support Group, and ongoing wellness talks to help educate employees on healthy practices.

In her new role as Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Priest will continue to lead these programs, as well as pilot new ones at Merit facilities around the globe. She lists expanding health education topics, developing more opportunities for convenient and quality employee healthcare, and creating healthier Merit Café menus as a few of her top priorities.