Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) respond to medical emergencies to provide immediate treatment for ill or injured persons both on the scene and during transport to a medical facility. They function as part of an emergency medical team, and the range of medical services they perform varies according to their level of training and certification. There are approximately 270,400 emergency medical technicians employed in the United States. They are also known as paramedics.
Minimum Education Level
Some Postsecondary TrainingCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Helpful
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
EMT-Paramedic, or EMT Supervisor, or Operations Manager
EMT-Advanced
EMT-Basic
First Responder
Volunteer
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