Emergency Medical Technicians
Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
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Salary Information
Emergency Medical Technicians: $41,340 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Treat medical emergencies. | General |
| Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Sterilize medical equipment or instruments. | General |
| Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment. | General |
| Position patients for treatment or examination. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. | Analysis |
| Maintain medical or professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical equipment or instruments. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment. | Maintenance |
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Maintenance |
| Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Epocrates | Information retrieval or search software |
| HyperTox | Information retrieval or search software |
| Informed EMS Field Guide | Information retrieval or search software |
| Iterum eMedic | Information retrieval or search software |
| MedDataSolutions Regist*r | Medical software |
| Medical Wizards ER & ICU ToolBox | Information retrieval or search software |
| Medical Wizards ER Suite | Information retrieval or search software |
| Medical Wizards Paramedics ToolBox | Information retrieval or search software |
| Microsoft operating system | Operating system software |
| Mosby's Drug Consult | Information retrieval or search software |
| PEPID EMS | Information retrieval or search software |
| Palmtree EMS Field Reference Guide | Information retrieval or search software |
| Palmtree Pocket EKG | Information retrieval or search software |
| Skyscape Rosen and Barkin's 5-Minute Emergency Medicine Consult | Information retrieval or search software |
| Skyscape medical software | Information retrieval or search software |
| TechOnSoftware HazMatCE Pro | Information retrieval or search software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| AED Certification | American Red Cross | Not Available |
| Diver Medic Technician | National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology | Not Available |
| Emergency Medical Responder | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | Not Available |
| Emergency Medical Technician | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | Not Available |