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.
At a Glance
Paramedics earns a median of $58,410/yr with +5.0% projected growth. Typical entry: Postsecondary nondegree award. Top skills: Cooperation, Attention to Detail, Dependability.
$58,410/yr
+5.0%
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Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Technology (9)
Work Styles (6)
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Careers with Overlapping Skills
These occupations share the most skills. A career transition between them means many of your skills transfer directly.
Emergency Medical Technicians
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · 41 shared skills
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29 shared skills
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29 shared skills
Medical and Health Services Managers
Management · 29 shared skills
Health Informatics Specialists
Computer and Mathematical · 29 shared skills
Medical Records Specialists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · 29 shared skills
Pharmacists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · 28 shared skills
Registered Nurses
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · 28 shared skills
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