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Emergency Medical Technicians

Description: What do they do?

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

Also known as:

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), First Responder

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Bright Outlook Occupations

  • This occupation is expected to grow rapidly.

    • Projected Growth: Faster than average

    Projected Openings: 14100

    Percentage Employed by Industry: 69%

    Projected Employment

    United States

    2024 Employment
    181,000
    2034 Employment
    190,200
    Percent Change
    5%
    Annual projected job openings
    14,100

    Typical Wages

    Hourly Wages

    Annual wages for United States in United States

    • $31,410
      10%
    • $36,730+
      25%
    • $41,340+
      Median
    • $48,160+
      75%
    • $60,780+
      90%

    Annual Wages

    Typical Education

    How much education do most people in this career have?

    Master's degree

    4.1%

    Some college, no degree

    39.1%

    Bachelor's degree

    19.6%

    Associate's degree

    18.5%

    High school diploma or equivalent

    16.2%

    Less than high school diploma

    1.4%

    Doctoral or professional degree

    1.1%
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    Typical Tasks: What You Might do in a Day

    • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
    • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
    • Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment.
    • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
    • Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
    • Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
    • Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
    • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
    • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
    • Position patients for treatment or examination.
    • Record patient medical histories.
    • Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
    • Treat medical emergencies.
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    Interests

    • People who work in this occupation generally have the interest code: SRI.
    • This means people who work in this occupation generally have Social interests, but also prefer Realistic and Investigative environments.

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    STEM Occupation

    This Occupation is a part of STEM Occupations.

    Description: This occupation is a STEM career. That means it is heavy on Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics.

    Job Family: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

    STEM Occupation Type:

    • Technologists and Technicians
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