Occupational Profile & What They Do

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.

Alternative Tech Titles

Daily Duties & Technical Responsibilities

• Perform emergency cardiac care, such as cardioversion and manual defibrillation.
• Perform emergency invasive intervention before delivering patient to an acute care facility.
• Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.

Salary Expectations

Compensation scales with programming language expertise, certifications, and seniority.