- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics spend a lot of their time Assisting and Caring for Others. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Static Strength. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics are typically characterized as being Social and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Education and Training, and Psychology and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Coordination.
Work Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Handling and Moving Objects
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing General Physical Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Training and Teaching Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Processing Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Getting Information
Thinking Creatively
Analyzing Data or Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Coaching and Developing Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing and Building Teams
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Controlling Machines and Processes
Scheduling Work and Activities
Interacting With Computers
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Abilities
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Static Strength
Near Vision
Speech Recognition
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Perceptual Speed
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Response Orientation
Far Vision
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Flexibility of Closure
Information Ordering
Speed of Closure
Multilimb Coordination
Written Comprehension
Control Precision
Speech Clarity
Time Sharing
Extent Flexibility
Reaction Time
Category Flexibility
Selective Attention
Auditory Attention
Visual Color Discrimination
Visualization
Trunk Strength
Memorization
Fluency of Ideas
Written Expression
Hearing Sensitivity
Glare Sensitivity
Originality
Depth Perception
Speed of Limb Movement
Gross Body Coordination
Number Facility
Spatial Orientation
Rate Control
Gross Body Equilibrium
Stamina
Wrist-Finger Speed
Mathematical Reasoning
Peripheral Vision
Night Vision
Explosive Strength
Sound Localization
Dynamic Strength
Dynamic Flexibility
Interests
Social
Investigative
Realistic
Enterprising
Conventional
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Psychology
Medicine and Dentistry
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Personnel and Human Resources
Transportation
Therapy and Counseling
Clerical
Law and Government
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Communications and Media
Administration and Management
Telecommunications
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
Geography
Mechanical
Sociology and Anthropology
Building and Construction
Philosophy and Theology
Engineering and Technology
Foreign Language
Sales and Marketing
Economics and Accounting
Production and Processing
Design
Wages
District of Columbia
$49,380
Hawaii
$47,450
Alaska
$47,440
Oregon
$41,210
Maryland
$39,190
Connecticut
$36,600
New York
$35,320
Delaware
$35,250
Washington
$35,180
Nevada
$35,060
Massachusetts
$34,930
Colorado
$34,810
Rhode Island
$32,850
Virginia
$32,840
Louisiana
$32,800
New Jersey
$32,780
Illinois
$32,370
California
$31,780
Idaho
$31,680
Minnesota
$31,420
Wyoming
$31,380
North Carolina
$31,040
Utah
$30,990
Maine
$30,120
Iowa
$30,060
South Carolina
$29,960
Vermont
$29,800
Florida
$29,640
Michigan
$29,410
Georgia
$29,300
Tennessee
$29,220
New Mexico
$29,110
New Hampshire
$28,960
Texas
$28,860
North Dakota
$28,830
Indiana
$28,740
Nebraska
$28,680
Arizona
$28,390
Missouri
$27,840
Mississippi
$27,810
Pennsylvania
$27,710
Ohio
$27,280
Kentucky
$27,210
Oklahoma
$27,190
Alabama
$27,100
Wisconsin
$26,870
Arkansas
$26,050
South Dakota
$25,890
Montana
$25,520
Kansas
$23,650
West Virginia
$22,700
Puerto Rico
$19,020
Skills
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Active Learning
Science
Service Orientation
Active Listening
Social Perceptiveness
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving
Learning Strategies
Time Management
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Instructing
Writing
Management of Personnel Resources
Negotiation
Persuasion
Mathematics
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Quality Control Analysis
Operations Analysis
Troubleshooting
Management of Material Resources
Equipment Selection
Management of Financial Resources
Programming
Technology Design
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Achievement
Recognition
Independence
Working Conditions
Work Styles
Dependability
Integrity
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Concern for Others
Initiative
Social Orientation
Persistence
Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Achievement/Effort
Independence
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Freedom to Make Decisions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Contact With Others
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Physical Proximity
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Telephone
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Consequence of Error
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Level of Competition
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Duration of Typical Work Week
Degree of Automation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Work Schedules
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Public Speaking
Exposed to Radiation
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Under Cover
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Public Speaking
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Public Speaking
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Administer first-aid treatment and life-support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital setting.
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment.
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment, and replenish first-aid equipment and supplies.
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Communicate with dispatchers and treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, and to receive instructions for further treatment.
Comfort and reassure patients.
Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
Operate equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments.
Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members and police and fire department personnel.
Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
- Importance Supplemental-
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, and perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
Comfort and reassure patients.
Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members and police and fire department personnel.
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Administer first-aid treatment and life-support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital setting.
Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment, and replenish first-aid equipment and supplies.
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Communicate with dispatchers and treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, and to receive instructions for further treatment.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment.
Operate equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments.
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, and perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment, and replenish first-aid equipment and supplies.
Communicate with dispatchers and treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, and to receive instructions for further treatment.
Comfort and reassure patients.
Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
Administer first-aid treatment and life-support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital setting.
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment.
Operate equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments.
Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members and police and fire department personnel.
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, and perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
Communicate with dispatchers and treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, and to receive instructions for further treatment.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment.
Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment, and replenish first-aid equipment and supplies.
Comfort and reassure patients.
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Administer first-aid treatment and life-support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital setting.
Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members and police and fire department personnel.
Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
Operate equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments.
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, and perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members and police and fire department personnel.
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Operate equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments.
Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment, and replenish first-aid equipment and supplies.
Administer first-aid treatment and life-support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital setting.
Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment.
Communicate with dispatchers and treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, and to receive instructions for further treatment.
Comfort and reassure patients.
Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, and perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members and police and fire department personnel.
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
Operate equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments.
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
Communicate with dispatchers and treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, and to receive instructions for further treatment.
Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
Administer first-aid treatment and life-support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital setting.
Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment, and replenish first-aid equipment and supplies.
Comfort and reassure patients.
Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, and perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
Operate equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments.
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment.
Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members and police and fire department personnel.
Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
Administer first-aid treatment and life-support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital setting.
Comfort and reassure patients.
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Communicate with dispatchers and treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, and to receive instructions for further treatment.
Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment, and replenish first-aid equipment and supplies.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, and perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment.
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Administer first-aid treatment and life-support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital setting.
Comfort and reassure patients.
Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
Communicate with dispatchers and treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, and to receive instructions for further treatment.
Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment, and replenish first-aid equipment and supplies.
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members and police and fire department personnel.
Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
Operate equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments.
Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, and perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Operate equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments.
Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
Administer first-aid treatment and life-support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital setting.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment.
Communicate with dispatchers and treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, and to receive instructions for further treatment.
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
Comfort and reassure patients.
Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members and police and fire department personnel.
Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment, and replenish first-aid equipment and supplies.
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, and perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree