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: Cooperation, Self-Control, Attention to Detail.
$41,340/yr
+5.1%
14
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Technology (20)
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Work Styles (21)
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.
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Careers with Overlapping Skills
These occupations share the most skills. A career transition between them means many of your skills transfer directly.
Paramedics
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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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