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Emergency Medical Technicians - 29-2042.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

No information available.

SOC Occupation Groups

29-0000	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2000	Health Technologists and Technicians
29-2040	Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
29-2042.00	Emergency Medical Technicians

Related Occupations

29-1126.00	Respiratory Therapists Bright Outlook
29-1141.00	Registered Nurses
29-1141.01	Acute Care Nurses
29-1141.03	Critical Care Nurses
29-2031.00	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
29-2043.00	Paramedics
29-2061.00	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
29-9093.00	Surgical Assistants
31-1131.00	Nursing Assistants
53-3011.00	Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Tasks

Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
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.
Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of survivors, or to receive instructions for further treatment.
Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.
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.
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.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.

Detailed Work Activities

Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment.
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
Position patients for treatment or examination.
Record patient medical histories.
Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
Treat medical emergencies.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Aeromedical Evacuation (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace Medical Service (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medicine (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Aerospace Physiology Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Cannon Crewmember (Army - Enlisted)
Civil Affairs Medical Sergeant (CA Medical SGT) (Army - Enlisted)
Combat Engineer (Army - Enlisted)
Combat Medic Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Damage Controlman (Navy - Enlisted)
Deep Sea Diving Independent Duty Corpsman (Navy - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Craftsman, Dental Hygienist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Journeyman, Dental Hygienist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Emergency Medical Specialist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Emergency Medicine Physician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Emergency Medicine Physician, Emergency Medicine Services Physician (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Emergency Medicine Physician, Emergency Medicine Specialist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Emergency Nursing (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Emergency Physician (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Emergency/Trauma Nurse (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue (EFR) Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Field Medical Service Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Field Surgeon (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Fire Protection (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fire Protection Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fire Protection Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fire Protection Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fire Protection Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fire Protection Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fleet Marine Force Reconnaissance Corpsman (Navy - Enlisted)

Fleet Marine Force Reconnaissance Independent Duty Corpsman (Navy - Enlisted)
Flight Nurse (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
General Medical Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
General Surgeon (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Health Services Management (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Craftsman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Journeyman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Hemodialysis Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Hemodialysis/Apheresis Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Hospital Corpsman (Navy - Enlisted)
Hospital Corpsman Basic (Navy - Enlisted)
Hospitalman (Navy - Enlisted)
Intelligence Analyst (Army - Enlisted)
Material Maintenance Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Medical Administration Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Medical Corps Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Medical Deep Sea Diving Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Medical Service Corps Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Military Police (Army - Enlisted)
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) (Navy - Enlisted)
Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) (Navy - Enlisted)
Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Special Operations Tactical Medic (SO-TM) (Navy - Enlisted)
Naval Special Warfare Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCM) (Navy - Enlisted)
Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmers (Navy - Enlisted)
Nurse Corps Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Orthopedic Cast Room Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Orthopedic Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Orthopedic Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Pararescue (Air Force - Enlisted)
Pararescue Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Pararescue Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Pararescue Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Pararescue Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Pararescue Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Pararescue Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Practical Nursing Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Preventive Medicine Officer (Occupational) (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Search and Rescue Medical Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Special Forces Medical Sergeant (Army - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Warfare Boat Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
Special Warfare Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
Submarine Force Independent Duty Corpsman (Navy - Enlisted)
Sugical Technologist (Navy - Enlisted)
Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman (Navy - Enlisted)
Surgical Technologist (Navy - Enlisted)
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Unit Supply Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Urology Technician (Navy - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

Emergency Medical Technician (Alternate Title: Health Care Specialist)

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Emergency Medical Technician

Paramedic