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Nursing
Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Leadership - Promoted to a team leader position from entry level soldier. Led 4-5 teammates in accomplishing daily tasks and missions in a time efficient and proactive manner. Kept moral up and built motivation within teammates. Made sure welfare of teammates were met. Used any time not working by training and educating teammates in an effort to sustain and improve perishable skills.
- Medical Evacuation - Provided patient transport from injury sites to a higher echelon of care, safely and rapidly, through stressful and dangerous environments. Provided necessary life sustaining treatments to patients during transport.
- Clinical Work - Checked in patients and triaged according to injury and illness. Recorded patients' vitals as well as presented patients' chief complaints and symptoms to the team's head nurse. Performed various tests and treatments necessary during the initial screenings. Entered pertinent patient history and information in the appropriate database.
- ER Nurse Assistant - Worked alongside nurses for 3 months aiding in medical procedures for all ages. These procedures include set up of fluids intravenously, blood draws and gathering of needed lab work, suturing, completion of electrocardiograms, fitting temporary casts, debriding wounds, routinely recording vitals, assisting in catheters, administration of medicine and treatments as directed by the patient's assigned nurse, transportation of patients to other hospital departments as needed, and assistance of well woman's exams and pelvic checkups. Implemented rapid strep tests, range of motion tests, military acute concussion evaluations, and respiratory syncytial virus tests. Needle chest decompression and cricothyroidotomy trained.
- Inventoried Medical Supplies - Given responsibility to account for all associated supplies used in the medical clinic. Matched serial numbers to items and confirmed amount of each item to inventory sheets. Conducted supply layouts twice a month. Reported supply usage and item loss to the supervisor. Organized supplies in an easy to use and efficient manner.
- Physical Security Operations - Ensured safety of installation by following the standard operating procedures set out by the installation manager. Provided customer service at the access gates and represented the installation as a whole. Aided the military police force of the installation by enforcing state and federal laws to include driving under the influence, safety violations, proper identification and licensing, and proper vehicle insurance and registration. Halted the transportation and access of contraband items onto the installation by random vehicle inspections. Hand iron restraint trained, baton trained, hand to hand combat trained, and oleoresin capsicum spray trained.
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Sports Management
Emergency Medical Technician
Ensured the ultimate safety of partner as well as the patient and the scene. Provided all basic life saving techniques to ensure the patient received the most quality care offered. Assisted with advanced life saving techniques. Trained new employees on the responsibilities of the EMT-B in multitudes of situations that arise in Emergency Medicine.
- Completed daily safety checks on all vehicles, equipment and ambulance
- Accident Free Driving Record, driving over 9 years in Emergency and Non-Emergency situations
- Maintained sterile environment for patients by cleaning ambulance while following all OSHA standards and disposal of HAZ-MAT with the appropriate disposal
- Mishap free for 9 years due to due diligence and superior knowledge of the job field and safety required
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Allied Health Sciences
Information Technology Management
Business Administration, Emphasis
Shift Leader/emergency Medical Technician
- Directly supervised five Airmen as Air Force non-commissioned officer
- Managed supply and equipment programs valued at approximately $3 million dollars
- Oriented 11 technicians and performed as preceptor for eight National Guard and Air Force Reserve medical students
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High School Diploma
Business Management
Human Biology
Emergency Medical Technician
Provided consistent and reliable service for over 10 years as an Emergency Medical Technician and routinely assisted the Ambulance Director with administrative tasks.
- Developed efficiency-enhancing inventory assessment tool that made it possible to assess inventory more quickly and with greater accuracy.
- Organized supply spaces for more efficient use of materials and reduction of waste.
- Effectively worked in an environment relying on teamwork, time management, and adaptive thinking to provide high quality patient care.
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Paramedic To Nursing
Emergency Medical Technician
Responded to emergency calls from various patients or individuals who are in need of immediate care.
- Distinguished the cause and degree of illness or injury and demonstrated priority for needed emergency care.
- Rendered pre-hospital emergency medical care of simple and multiple system traumas.
- Safely operated the ambulance or vehicles used for emergency in accordance with the current motor vehicle code.
- Stocked and maintained the BLS vehicles and its contents in a state of readiness at all times.
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Kinesiology
Nursing
Registered Nurse
Emergency Medical Technician
- Provided pre-hospital emergency care to all those in need according to the standards of care and protocols set forth by the state.
- Performed rapid patient assessments, prioritized care needs accordingly, and monitored response to treatment during transports.
- Communicated in a professional and timely manner with my partner and receiving facility; including the nature of the call, along with the condition of the patient.
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Medical
Letters Of Reference
Emergency Medical Technician
Mastered the NC-EMT medical scope of emergency treatment and transport
- Maintained the inventory of millions of dollars of lifesaving equipment
- Sanitized and maintained cleanliness of equipment in accordance with the Department of Health and Human Services
- Operated $500,000 machinery at a high rate of speed while maintaining public safety
- Adapted dynamically and instantaneously in critical situations while providing emergency medical treatment
- Delivered verbal and written patient status reports to medical staff for patient release of liability
- Ability to process logistics for flight and transport of critical patients
- Achieved highest medical command position On Scene for Burke County Medical Services
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Behavioral Science
Emergency Medical Technician
- Administered first-aid treatment to sick or injured persons before and during transportation to medical facility.
- Removed and assisted in removal of victims from scene of accident or catastrophe.
- Communicated with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment.
- Assisted in removal of victims from vehicle and transfer of victims to treatment center.
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Kinesiology
Emergency Medical Technician
- Provided emergency care to patients in need, and transported if necessary.
- Established a good rapport with patients in order to thoroughly complete patient care reports.
- Established and maintained stable relationships with colleagues, as well as on-campus organizations while working in shared environments.
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Emergency Medical Technician
- Operated under state certification within the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Clinic.
- Performed EKG's, established intravenous access, collected patient labs, irrigated and bandaged wounds, and splinted fractured or dislocated extremities.
- Prioritized patient treatments while continually to monitor, document and report any significant changes.
- Responded to unresponsive patients within hospital.
- Resupplied/restocked department at the end of every shift.
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Business Marketing
Emergency Medical Technician
Administer first aid treatment/life support care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital settings.
- Perform emergency diagnostics and treatment procedures, such as stomach suctions, airway management, or heat monitoring, during ambulance ride.
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
- Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
- Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, or to receive instructions for further treatment.
- Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
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Emergency Medical Technician Training
Emergency Medical Technician Student Intern
- Assessed and diagnosed patient symptoms and possible diagnoses
- Properly recorded patient history and symptoms
- Completed patient care reports
- Assisted nurses in moving patients with proper moving protocols
- Gained experience in proper application of medical equipment and sensors to patients for proper recording of vitals
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Criminology
Emergency Medical Technician
Transported patients with life threatening injuries to and from hospitals.
- Took vitals and monitored the patients condition while transporting.
- Provided necessary interventions to improve the patient's condition.
- Documented all actions taken during transport.
- Drove the ambulance safely and used the radio to contact dispatch.
- Cleaned truck thoroughly after each call, and maintained a sterile work environment.
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Molecular And Cellular Biology
Medical Science
Emergency Medical Technician
- Interviewed patients and performed complete and focused physical exams.
- Identified potentially life-threatening situations and medically intervened.
- Administered oxygen and utilized suction when appropriate.
- Collaborated with ALS teams and helicopter crews in emergency situations.
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Advanced Diploma
Emergency Medical Technician
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.
- 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.
- Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
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Liberal Arts / Applied Science
Health Services Administration
Business
Emergency Medical Technician
- Responded to and provided efficient and immediate medical care to the ill and injured adults, kids, and neonates, while avoiding mishandling and undue haste.
- Performed complete medical and psychological assessments; treating and stabilizing victims of cardiac, respiratory, diabetic, allergic, and behavioral emergencies using basic life support techniques for airway management, shock, wound care, bleeding control, and splinting.
- Provided transportation of the maternal, psych, ICU/CCU, NICU/PICU, and other ill or injured patients.
- Reported medical events to the emergency nursing supervisor.
- Entered medical information into tracking books/systems, and charted entries into patient’s records.
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Public Health
Crew Chief - Emergency Medical Technician/ Driver
Promoted to Senior EMT to be in charge of coordinating all activities for four EMTs while responding to emergency medical requests.
- Train and supervise new EMTs.
- Assess the nature of emergencies and implement immediate plan of care.
- Interpret limited histories and use physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
- Responsible for quick and safe response to emergency requests and transportation to hospitals.
- Effectively document patient care and conduct thorough patient assessments; adjust patient treatment as needed.
- Complete and file incident reports.
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Kinesiology
Emergency Medical Technician
Previous member of the Wing Health and Wellness team for the 137th ARW: Reeducate members that fail their fitness test.
- Supervises personnel, conducts training, and schedules for duty.
- Conducts in-service training on procedures, techniques, and equipment.
- Performs portions of medical treatment, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures.
- Serves as member of primary emergency medical response team.
- Perform paraprofessional portion of physical exams on all military members.
- Deploy as a Squadron Medical Element to provide medical support on military missions.
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High School Diploma
Emergency Medical Technician (emt-b)
Promptly responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Performed basic patient assessments in order to implement appropriate plan of action during transport.
- Interacted with patients, families, and hospital staff on an ongoing basis.
- Inspected and restocked vehicle, medical supplies, and equipment during intermission.
- Cleaned all equipment and ensured ambulance was in a neat orderly condition following appropriate disinfecting procedures.
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Engineering
Emergency Medical Technician/driver
- Directed patient care while performing assessments, administering medical interventions, and transporting patients requiring basic life support during inter-facility transfers under Maryland protocol.
- Documented services in a patient care report
- Drove and maintained ambulance by performing oil changes and daily inspections.
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Biology
Management And Bleeding Control
Emergency Medical Technician
- Provided emergency medical care to patients during transport
- Recorded accurate details of patients condition during transport
- Restocked and maintained medical supplies in ambulance prior to service
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High School Diploma
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
- Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe and efficient manner
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury of patients in pre-hospital setting
- Provided life-saving care and stabilized patients for transport
- Transported non-emergency patients to/from medical appointments and between facilities
- Performed thorough documentation of care for medical charting and insurance billing purposes
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High School Diploma
Associate of Science
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- Provide excellent patient care on Advance Life Support Units and assisted medic on calls.
- Delivered radio reports to receiving medical facilities.
- Provided excellent communication skills with patients and co-workers.
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High School Diploma
Medical
Emergency Medical Technician
- Serving weekly on Tuesday nights staffing BLS unit
- Two years experience as EVOC certified ambulance driver
- Various training throughout the year with department colleagues
- Maintain current Commonwealth of Virginia and National Registry EMT certification
- Maintain current Health Care Provider CPR card according to AHA regulations
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Arts
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Health Science
Emergency Medical Technician
- Served as junior member of two-person EMS team responsible for providing pre-hospital care to the citizens of Lake and Sumter counties.
- Provide Basic Life Support to patients
- Assist in Advance Life Support procedures
- Documentation of patient care
- Effectively communicate with patients, family members, bystanders, team members, other first responding agencies, medical control and staff, dispatchers and radio operators.
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Dental Hygiene
Emergency Medical Technician
- Treat and transport up to 30-50 patients per week
- Document patient care and findings using electronic health record software
- Organize and maintain ambulance supplies
- Perform well under stressful and time-sensitive conditions
- Public relations, communication with nurses, physicians and other health care staff and public safety officials
Top Emergency Medical Technician
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Emergency Medical Technician Duties and Responsibilities
Emergency medical technicians carry out a wide range of tasks depending on the organization they work for. Based on job listings we analyzed, an EMT's duties typically involve:
Assess Patient Conditions As the first medical professional a patient may see in emergency situations, an EMT assesses the severity of their illness or injury and prioritizes medical procedures accordingly.
Replenish Supplies and Medical Equipment EMTs ensure that medical equipment and first aid supplies are always replenished after treating a patient. They also make sure that their work area is kept clean, sanitized, and organized.
Administer Basic First Aid EMTs administer life support care and basic first aid to stop patient conditions from worsening before they arrive at the hospital. The EMT's goal is to keep patients alive and as healthy as possible before they can be seen by a doctor.
Perform Diagnostic Procedures From stomach suction to heart monitoring, EMTs carry out emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures to assess patient conditions and help keep them as safe and healthy as possible.
Transport Patients to Hospitals EMTs transport patients from their home or place of injury to the ambulance, and then ensure that they're safely and comfortably transported to the hospital. EMTs coordinate with hospital staff to get patients seen as quickly as possible.
Emergency Medical Technician Skills and Qualifications
Emergency medical technicians should be compassionate and caring, with great communication skills, a friendly and professional demeanor, and the ability to stay calm in stressful situations. Typically, employers require a high school diploma and any relevant state licenses, as well as the following abilities:- Compassion - emergency medical technicians work with people who are ill, injured, and often scared and upset, and people in this role must provide emotional support to these patients
- Team collaboration - in addition to working with patients, EMTs also work closely with colleagues and need the abilities to communicate effectively and coordinate activities in fast-paced emergency situations
- Attention to detail - emergency medical technicians need to be detail oriented, since overlooking key signs of injury or illness could prove fatal to patients
- Physical fitness - this is a physically demanding job with a lot of lifting and bending, so candidates for this role need to be fit and have the strength and stamina to carry out these tasks
- Patience - emergency medical technicians need the patience to explain procedures to patients who don't have medical knowledge or who might be too distressed to pay attention
Emergency Medical Technician Education and Training
The minimum requirements to become an emergency medical technician are a high school diploma or postsecondary degree in addition to any relevant licenses required by the state. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs provides a list of accredited programs for this job by state. Programs at the EMT level include dealing with trauma, using field equipment, assessing patient conditions, and handling emergencies.
Emergency Medical Technician Salary and Outlook
The median annual salary for emergency medical technicians is around $33,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). EMTs in the 10th percentile earn almost $22,000 annually, while the highest paid earn close to $57,000 a year. Some companies offer packages that can reach up to $2,000 from bonus structures based on individual or group performances. Over half of all employers offer dental plans and medical insurance as part of their benefits package. The BLS predicts that this sector will grow 15 percent through 2026.
Helpful Resources
We've collected some of the best resources to help you learn how to become an emergency medical technician:
Everyday EMS Tips - this helpful site features key learning skills, terminology, and techniques for helping patients more effectively in situations that EMTs come across on a regular basis
EMT Exam Study Guide - providing readers with a wide variety of practice test questions, this EMT study guide includes strategies to help readers achieve higher grades on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam
Fresh Out of EMT School - this handy guide will quickly become a regularly used manual, as it covers everything needed to begin working as an emergency medical technician
Journal of Emergency Medical Services Editor Blog - the editor of JEMS has over 30 years of experience, making this an incredibly insightful blog that's updated regularly with thought-provoking and informative posts
