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Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

Also known as: Ambulance Driver-Paramedic, Emergency Department Technician (ED Technician), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Emergency Medical Technician, Basic (EMT, B), Emergency Medical Technician/Driver (EMT/DRIVER), Emergency Room Technician, EMT Intermediate (Emergency Medical Technician, Intermediate), EMT-I/85, EMT-I/99, EMT-P

Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma11%
Some College43%
Post-Secondary Certificate30%
Associate's Degree12%
Bachelor's Degree5%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None33%
Up to 1 month3%
1-3 months12%
3-6 months8%
6 months - 1 year12%
1-2 years18%
2-4 years10%
4-6 years5%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None9%
Up to 1 month29%
1-3 months20%
3-6 months11%
6 months - 1 year15%
1-2 years12%
2-4 years4%

How AI Impacts Each Task

15 tasks analyzed

Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.

Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.

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.

Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Concern for OthersStress ToleranceIntegritySelf ControlDependabilityAdaptability/FlexibilityCooperationLeadershipAttention to DetailInitiativeSocial OrientationPersistence
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