Adam Jacob Sawyer
Sandy
Summary
Certified Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with more than two years of direct patient care experience at University of Utah Health. Experienced caring for medically complex pulmonary patients in high-volume specialty clinics. Skilled in patient assessment, phlebotomy, specimen collection, telephone triage, Epic documentation, care coordination, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Additional EMT clinical experience includes assisting with 12-lead ECG acquisition. Seeking to contribute strong clinical judgment, compassionate patient care, and emergency medicine training as an Emergency Department Technician.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant - Chronic Diseases (Pulmonary)
University of Utah Health
01.2026 - Current
- Provide direct patient care for medically complex pulmonary patients.
- Obtain vital signs, medical histories, allergies, medications, and chief complaints.
- Perform phlebotomy and collect laboratory specimens using proper identification and infection prevention practices.
- Collect sputum, urine, and respiratory specimens for diagnostic testing.
- Triage incoming patient telephone calls, communicate urgent concerns to providers, and coordinate follow-up care.
- Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians and advanced practice providers.
- Document patient encounters accurately using Epic EMR.
- Coordinate laboratory testing, imaging, referrals, and patient education while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists.
- Chronic Diseases Pulmonary Subspecialty
Medical Assistant - Pulmonary
University of Utah Health
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Performed patient intake, rooming, vital signs, and medical history updates.
- Performed phlebotomy and specimen collection for diagnostic testing.
- Managed patient communication and telephone triage through Epic.
- Prepared exam rooms and assisted providers with clinical procedures.
- Maintained efficient patient flow while delivering compassionate care.
- Pulmonary Clinic
Computer Technician
Advanced Technology Recycling
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Refurbished computers and electronics for resale while collaborating with team members to consistently meet production deadlines.
Education
EMT-Basic -
George Stone Technical College
Cybersecurity -
George Stone Technical College
01.2022 - 01.2023
Network Support Services -
George Stone Technical College
01.2021 - 01.2022
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen Collection
- Telephone Triage
- Epic EMR
- Vital Signs
- Patient Education
- Care Coordination
- Infection Prevention
- CPR & BLS
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management for fast paced clinics
- Oxygen Assessment
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Healthcareer Association, 07/01/26
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- National TIM
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Technician - Routing & Switching
Core Clinical Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen Collection
- Telephone Triage
- Epic EMR
- Vital Signs
- Patient Education
- Care Coordination
- Infection Prevention
- 12-Lead ECG Assistance
- CPR & BLS
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Medical Assistant - Chronic Diseases (Pulmonary)
University of Utah Health
01.2026 - Current
Medical Assistant - Pulmonary
University of Utah Health
12.2024 - 01.2026
Computer Technician
Advanced Technology Recycling
06.2023 - 05.2024
Cybersecurity -
George Stone Technical College
01.2022 - 01.2023
Network Support Services -
George Stone Technical College
01.2021 - 01.2022
EMT-Basic -
George Stone Technical College