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: Attention to Detail, Cooperation, Integrity.
$58,410/yr
+5.0%
5
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Technology (24)
Category: Information retrieval or search software
Work Styles (21)
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.
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 exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
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 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 seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing 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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