$22,052 – $36,382
High school diploma or equivalent; certification required
An emergency medical technician (EMT) responds by ambulance and provides emergency care. They are sent by specially trained dispatchers who maintain radio contact or patch them through to medical professionals for ongoing instructions. An EMT examines victims to determine the nature and extent of injury or illness and administers first aid and emergency basic life support, such as giving oxygen or CPR. The EMT continues treatment during transport to hospitals.
An EMT drives emergency vehicles with special communication and medical equipment; they work both indoors and outdoors.
An emergency medical technician is required to have a high school diploma or equivalent to enter a training program. Certification is required.
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