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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.

Sample of reported job titles: First Responder, Flight Paramedic, Paramedic

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Tasks

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  • Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Comfort and reassure patients.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients’ vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Instruct emergency medical response team about emergency interventions, to ensure correct application of procedures.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Observe, record, and report to physician the patient’s condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Perform emergency cardiac care, such as cardioversion and manual defibrillation.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Perform emergency invasive intervention before delivering patient to an acute care facility.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Perform emergency pharmacological interventions.See more occupations related to this task.

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Technology Skills

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  • Information retrieval or search software — Epocrates; HyperTox; Skyscape Rosen and Barkin’s 5-Minute Emergency Medicine Consult; TechOnSoftware HazMatCE Pro (see all 14 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Medical software — MedDataSolutions Regist*r; MEDITECH software Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Office suite software — Microsoft Office Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Operating system software — Microsoft operating systemSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Word processing software — Microsoft Word Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.

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Detailed Work Activities

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  • Treat medical emergencies.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Administer intravenous medications.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Administer non-intravenous medications.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Implement advanced life support techniques.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Record patient medical histories.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Train medical providers.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Education Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate’s degree.
Related Experience Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants.
SVP Range (6.0 to < 7.0)

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Credentials

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wage data for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.
Employment data for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.
Industry data for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.

Median wages (2020) $17.62 hourly, $36,650 annual
State wages
 
Local wages
  
Employment (2020) 261,300 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030) Faster than average (10% to 15%) Faster than average (10% to 15%)
Projected job openings (2020-2030) 20,700
State trends
 
Top industries (2020)
Health Care and Social Assistance
Government

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Job Openings on the Web

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Sources of Additional Information

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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

  • American Academy of Emergency Medicine external site
  • American Heart Association external site
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs external site
  • National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians external site
  • National Fire Protection Association external site
  • National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians external site
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook: EMTs and paramedics external site

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