Emergency Medical Technicians

Overview

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

Demand
Career Demand by State Career Demand by State Legend
Technology Skills
Technology
Example
Hot Technology
Information retrieval or search software
TechOnSoftware HazMatCE Pro
Medical software
MEDITECH software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office
Operating system software
Microsoft operating system
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Tools Used
Tool
Example
Communications Devices and Accessories
Two way radios
Computer Equipment and Accessories
Desktop computers
Emergency and field medical services products
Airway suction units
Hand tools
Sledgehammers
Intravenous and arterial administration products
Catheters
Laboratory and scientific equipment
Blood tubes
Material handling machinery and equipment
Chock blocks
Measuring and observing and testing instruments
Glucometers
Medical diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine products
External pacers
Motor vehicles
Ambulances
Orthopedic and prosthetic and sports medicine products
Traction splints
Patient care and treatment products and supplies
Suction tubing
Patient exam and monitoring products
Blood pressure recorders
Personal safety and protection
Bulletproof vests
Respiratory and anesthesia and resuscitation products
Straight adult blades
Surgical products
Scalpels
Detailed Work Activities

Treat medical emergencies.

Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

Maintain medical or professional knowledge.

Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.

Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.

Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.

Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment.

Position patients for treatment or examination.

Maintain medical equipment or instruments.

Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.

Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.

Record patient medical histories.

Majors
Major
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions