Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Did You Know:
- Employment is projected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations.
- Emergency medical technicians and paramedics need formal training and certification or licensure, but requirements vary by state.
- Emergency services function 24 hours a day, so emergency medical technicians and paramedics have irregular working hours.
- Opportunities will be best for those who have earned advanced certifications.
Industry Areas
- Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Local Government (OES Designation)
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
- Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
Overall Kind of Work
People's lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care of emergency medical technicians Once they arrive, EMTs and paramedics assess the nature of the patient's condition, while try...
Work Environment
Military
Medical service technicians usually work in hospitals and clinics on land or aboard ships. Medical service technicians may give emergency medical treatment in the field.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
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Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
25,432 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in the military
Service Branches
Medical Service Technicians work in the following services:
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