Emergency Medical Technicians
Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
At a Glance
Emergency Medical Technicians earns a median of $41,340/yr with +5.1% projected growth. Typical entry: Postsecondary nondegree award. Top skills: Self-Control, Cooperation, Attention to Detail.
$41,340/yr
+5.1%
14
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Technology (5)
Work Styles (6)
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Careers with Overlapping Skills
These occupations share the most skills. A career transition between them means many of your skills transfer directly.
Paramedics
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · 41 shared skills
Hospitalists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · 27 shared skills
Pharmacists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · 26 shared skills
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · 26 shared skills
Business Intelligence Analysts
Computer and Mathematical · 26 shared skills
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Office and Administrative Support · 26 shared skills
Urologists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · 26 shared skills
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · 26 shared skills
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