Paramedics

Overview

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.

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
Battery-powered portable suction units
Hand tools
Sledgehammers
Intravenous and arterial administration products
Interlink syringe cannulas
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
Lower extremity traction devices with ankle hitches
Patient care and treatment products and supplies
Medical suction catheters
Patient exam and monitoring products
Portable cardiac monitors
Personal safety and protection
Bulletproof vests
Respiratory and anesthesia and resuscitation products
Adult stylets
Surgical products
Scalpels
Detailed Work Activities

Administer non-intravenous medications.

Administer intravenous medications.

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.

Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

Train medical providers.

Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.

Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.

Record patient medical histories.

Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.

Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.

Implement advanced life support techniques.

Majors
Major
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions