Technician Jobs in Utah
Technician jobs in Utah are concentrated in Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden, where employers like Intermountain Health, Hill Air Force Base, and Northrop Grumman maintain large, stable workforces of technicians. The most in-demand specialties include biomedical equipment, avionics and aerospace systems, and information technology support, reflecting Utah's mix of major healthcare networks and defense contractors. Openings range from entry-level associate positions to senior and lead roles across both the Wasatch Front and rural service areas. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Schedule:
7-On/7-Off
12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Training Schedule:
Monday – Friday
12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Department: Inpatient Phlebotomy - 421
COVID and flu vaccination OR medical or religious exemption are required prior to starting this position
Primary Purpose:
Works under general supervision to ensure proper patient identification, specimen collection, handling, delivery, and specimen preparation for laboratory testing. Performs high quality routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures. Performs select laboratory bedside (point of care) testing. Maintains open and accurate communications pertaining to laboratory services with health care providers and patients. The position includes such function as matching patient information, data entry, aliquoting, scanning documents, and assist in handling complex issues that arise in the Phlebotomy department.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions:
Performs routine and advanced venipuncture, capillary, and urine collections according to department standards, in a variety of locations, by
- collecting high quality specimens in a timely manner, using established phlebotomy techniques
- accurately labeling and properly handling specimens
- promptly delivering specimens to the clinical laboratory and/or testing section
- performing computerized clerical duties necessary to document accurate specimen collection, audit, update, and retrieve data
Performs neonatal and pediatric phlebotomy as assigned.
Performs laboratory bedside (point of care) testing.
Immediately processes specimens as they become available.
Ensure proper patient identification on both laboratory paperwork/labels and specimens.
Properly document specimen receipt.
Order all tests indicated on the laboratory paperwork or process all orders from interface clients.
Properly comment any additional information.
Identify issues and document appropriately.
Labels specimens and paperwork appropriately.
Properly handles ambient, refrigerated, and frozen specimens.
Properly labels paperwork and accompanying samples.
Prepares specimens for delivery.
Complete the proper aliquoting of specimens, ensuring proper labeling.
Properly operate centrifuges.
Deliver specimens to appropriate testing destinations.
Prepare specimens for delivery by creating STLs (Specimen Transfer Lists) and packaging according to specimen temperature.
Properly prepare study and research specimens for delivery to other ARUP laboratories or for shipping.
Maintains an organized, clean, and well-stocked work area/phlebotomy tray. Properly disposes of contaminated materials, and observes all established safety policies.
Maintains consideration and courtesy toward patients, healthcare providers, and clients, as well as an atmosphere and environment that respects the patient’s dignity and protects their privacy and confidentiality.
Maintains ethical standards in the performance of testing and observes principles of data security.
Understands, willingly accepts, and performs assignments from the Phlebotomy Lead, Phlebotomy Supervisor, Group Manager or designee, and is supportive of those in authority.
Develops and maintains knowledge of the ARUP and UH department facilities, policies, procedures, and processes. Promptly notifies immediate superiors of exceptions and/or unusual occurrences.
Proficient in the Laboratory Test Directory.
Provides necessary information and timely, appropriate communications to patients, hospital and clinic personnel, ARUP personnel, and various clients for efficient specimen collection and accurate testing.
Assists the management team in handling more complex phlebotomy needs; including specimen searches and phlebotomy compromised specimens when needed.
Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner at all times as evidenced by
- Good personal hygiene and compliance with ARUP and Phlebotomy professional appearance policies
- Treating fellow employees courteously and with respect
- Expressing opinions and suggestions to appropriate individuals in a constructive manner
- Successfully completes identified cross training duties and maintains competency.
Attends staff meetings and in-service sessions to assure job competency and communication with ARUP.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish colors.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Reliable and dependable performance.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to work all required overtime.
Experience
Required: Must be able to maintain department phlebotomy and quality requirements.
Preferred:
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Previous phlebotomy experience
Education
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent or better.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred: Phlebotomy Technician
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Schedule:
7-On/7-Off
12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Training Schedule:
Monday – Friday
12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Department: Inpatient Phlebotomy - 421
COVID and flu vaccination OR medical or religious exemption are required prior to starting this position
Primary Purpose:
Works under general supervision to ensure proper patient identification, specimen collection, handling, delivery, and specimen preparation for laboratory testing. Performs high quality routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures. Performs select laboratory bedside (point of care) testing. Maintains open and accurate communications pertaining to laboratory services with health care providers and patients. The position includes such function as matching patient information, data entry, aliquoting, scanning documents, and assist in handling complex issues that arise in the Phlebotomy department.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions:
Performs routine and advanced venipuncture, capillary, and urine collections according to department standards, in a variety of locations, by
- collecting high quality specimens in a timely manner, using established phlebotomy techniques
- accurately labeling and properly handling specimens
- promptly delivering specimens to the clinical laboratory and/or testing section
- performing computerized clerical duties necessary to document accurate specimen collection, audit, update, and retrieve data
Performs neonatal and pediatric phlebotomy as assigned.
Performs laboratory bedside (point of care) testing.
Immediately processes specimens as they become available.
Ensure proper patient identification on both laboratory paperwork/labels and specimens.
Properly document specimen receipt.
Order all tests indicated on the laboratory paperwork or process all orders from interface clients.
Properly comment any additional information.
Identify issues and document appropriately.
Labels specimens and paperwork appropriately.
Properly handles ambient, refrigerated, and frozen specimens.
Properly labels paperwork and accompanying samples.
Prepares specimens for delivery.
Complete the proper aliquoting of specimens, ensuring proper labeling.
Properly operate centrifuges.
Deliver specimens to appropriate testing destinations.
Prepare specimens for delivery by creating STLs (Specimen Transfer Lists) and packaging according to specimen temperature.
Properly prepare study and research specimens for delivery to other ARUP laboratories or for shipping.
Maintains an organized, clean, and well-stocked work area/phlebotomy tray. Properly disposes of contaminated materials, and observes all established safety policies.
Maintains consideration and courtesy toward patients, healthcare providers, and clients, as well as an atmosphere and environment that respects the patient’s dignity and protects their privacy and confidentiality.
Maintains ethical standards in the performance of testing and observes principles of data security.
Understands, willingly accepts, and performs assignments from the Phlebotomy Lead, Phlebotomy Supervisor, Group Manager or designee, and is supportive of those in authority.
Develops and maintains knowledge of the ARUP and UH department facilities, policies, procedures, and processes. Promptly notifies immediate superiors of exceptions and/or unusual occurrences.
Proficient in the Laboratory Test Directory.
Provides necessary information and timely, appropriate communications to patients, hospital and clinic personnel, ARUP personnel, and various clients for efficient specimen collection and accurate testing.
Assists the management team in handling more complex phlebotomy needs; including specimen searches and phlebotomy compromised specimens when needed.
Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner at all times as evidenced by
- Good personal hygiene and compliance with ARUP and Phlebotomy professional appearance policies
- Treating fellow employees courteously and with respect
- Expressing opinions and suggestions to appropriate individuals in a constructive manner
- Successfully completes identified cross training duties and maintains competency.
Attends staff meetings and in-service sessions to assure job competency and communication with ARUP.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish colors.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Reliable and dependable performance.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to work all required overtime.
Experience
Required: Must be able to maintain department phlebotomy and quality requirements.
Preferred:
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Previous phlebotomy experience
Education
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent or better.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred: Phlebotomy Technician
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Where Utah roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Technician Job Market in Utah
A snapshot from current Utah openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of Utah79
- Walgreens52
- Northrop Grumman24
- Cummins22
- L3Harris16
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail55
- Manufacturing39
- Construction & Real Estate33
- Education27
- Automotive27
What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technician jobs across Utah.
- Relevant Utah state certification or nationally recognized credential for the technician specialty
- Associate degree or technical diploma in a related field from an accredited program
- Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting technical systems or equipment
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in technical environments
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, or equipment documentation
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for field service or multi-site technician roles
Technician Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technician in Utah?
The path depends on your specialty: biomedical technicians often pursue CBET certification through the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, while HVAC technicians in Utah must hold an EPA 608 certification and may register with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. Most technician roles require a two-year technical degree or a completed apprenticeship. Utah technical colleges, including Mountainland Technical College and Bridgerland Technical College, offer focused programs aligned with in-state employer needs.
Which companies hire technicians in Utah?
Utah technician roles are posted by University of Utah, Walgreens, and Northrop Grumman and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Utah's defense, healthcare, and technology sectors drive consistent demand, with large employers maintaining ongoing technician pipelines rather than hiring only for one-off openings.
Which Utah cities have the most technician jobs?
Salt Lake City, Ogden, and West Valley City lead Utah in technician openings. Salt Lake City anchors the market through its concentration of hospital systems and corporate headquarters, while Ogden draws heavily from Hill Air Force Base and its aerospace supply chain, and Provo's growth in technology and healthcare services sustains steady demand for IT and biomedical technicians.
Are there remote technician jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they're rare. Most technician work is hands-on and site-specific, which limits full remote options. About 4% of technician openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to cluster in IT support, technical documentation, and remote monitoring roles rather than field service or equipment maintenance positions.
How can I get hired as a technician in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a certificate or associate program at a Utah technical college such as Dixie Technical College or Davis Technical College, then applying directly to employers with formal new-hire programs. Intermountain Health runs biomedical technician apprenticeships, and Hill Air Force Base regularly brings on entry-level avionics and electronics technicians through civilian hiring pipelines. Adjacent roles like equipment aide, lab assistant, or help desk support are common lateral entry points. An EPA 608 card or a CompTIA certification gives candidates a measurable edge in initial screening.
Where can I find and apply to technician jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to technician jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings. Search for roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the positions that fit. No sign-up is required to see the listings.
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