Medical Assistant EMT – Patient Care & Lab Support

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a patient-focused auxiliary worker to assist in delivering care, prepare patients for exams, and support licensed clinicians. This role may perform phlebotomy under supervision and assist with basic procedures while ensuring safety and adherence to hospital policies.

Candidates should be available for rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and complete mandatory training in infection prevention, CPR, and safety as part of orientation.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy skills and ability to draw blood as needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient care.
• Comfort with dynamic clinical tasks and coordinating with licensed staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, record vitals.
• Assist licensed staff in delivering patient care per protocol.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic procedures under supervision.
• Support clerical tasks and patient flow as needed.
• Attend mandatory education including infection prevention, CPR, and safety.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication

Flexibility

Safety compliance

Education

Current Advanced EMT certification / CMA / Paramedic / RMA / NCMA / CMA**

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a patient-focused auxiliary worker to assist in delivering care, prepare patients for exams, and support licensed clinicians. This role may perform phlebotomy under supervision and assist with basic procedures while ensuring safety and adherence to hospital policies.

Candidates should be available for rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and complete mandatory training in infection prevention, CPR, and safety as part of orientation.