Paramedics
Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.
12 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Paramedics: $58,410 (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 |
|---|---|
| Administer non-intravenous medications. | General |
| Administer intravenous medications. | General |
| Treat medical emergencies. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care. | General |
| Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | General |
| Implement advanced life support techniques. | General |
| Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. | Analysis |
| Maintain medical or professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Maintenance |
| Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Apple iOS | Operating system software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Community Paramedic Certification | Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification | Not Available |
| Critical Care Paramedics Certification | Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification | Not Available |
| Flight Paramedic Certification | Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification | Not Available |
| Nationally Registered Paramedic | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | Not Available |
| Tactical Paramedic Certification | Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification | Not Available |
| Tactical Responder Certification | Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification | Not Available |
| Vascular Access-Board Certified | Vascular Access Certification Corporation | Not Available |