Emergency Medical Tech

Job Summary

This position performs basic emergency medical techniques in the care and treatment of patients under the supervision of a professional licensed staff member. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Responsibilities

• Provides research support role for clinical and community-based research visits.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedures.
• Obtains and records patient temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressure, weight, and height measurements, review of medications, allergies, past medical history, and places patient on pulse oximetry and cardiac monitors as per department protocols, or as directed.
• Reports and records all observed or verbalized patient concerns and changes in condition to a member of the nursing or physician staff.
• Performs specialty skills and delegated procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed staff member.
• Accompanies providers examining patients in examination rooms as needed and/or assists physicians/licensed staff with procedures.
• Performs delegated procedures and clerical tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed staff member.
• Accompanies providers examining patients in examination rooms as needed and/or assists physicians/licensed staff with procedures.
• Attends and completes mandatory department in-services and trainings.
• May perform phlebotomy and specimen processing in accordance with department procedures and physician orders, after specialized training.
• May clean and stock areas as needed.
• May work with manager/designee to reconcile unit charges.
• May assist in orienting new employees regarding the clerical functions of the unit.
• May schedule research participant appointments.
• May admit, discharge, and transfer per unit standard.

Problem Solving

• Follows established procedures to complete work. Community-based work may be performed with a second clinical team member; University-based work is performed independently. Work is frequently reviewed for accuracy and to ensure adherence to research protocols.
• Sensitive or unusual situations are referred to the supervisor.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reporting to the department's baseline skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the unit.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development, and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the University of Utah policies.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment, outpatient clinic environment, University inpatient setting, off-site and mobile locations. Some tasks may require the use of PPE.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, and talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, driving, bending, lifting supplies - up to 25-30 lbs. Biohazard precautions.
Seldom: Reaching overhead.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to support clinical faculty or staff and provide appropriate care of assigned research participants. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the plan of care and must provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Current EMT Certification in the State of Utah or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Preferences

• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• May require additional certifications such as BLS, PALS, and ACLS.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16742N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Arranged with the supervisor
Department: 01706 - CCTS - CLINICAL TRIALS SUPPORT
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range:
Close Date: 4/30/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/195951