Emergency Medical Technicians
Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
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Job Zone
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
Technology Skills
Medical software
Presentation software
Information retrieval or search software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Word processing software
Tools and Equipment
Intubation laryngoscopes/ laryngoscope blades
Mobile medical services spine boards
Mobile medical services litter
Orthopedic splint systems
Medical oxygen masks or parts
Mobile medical services suction antichoke devices
Intravenous infusion pumps for general use
Medical gas cylinders or related devices
Traction splint sets
Intravenous or arterial arm boards
Mobile resuscitator or aspirator kits
Resuscitation masks
Mobile medical service anti shock garments
Hypodermic injection apparatus
Mobile medical services automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles
Needleless intravenous injection syringe sets or injection cannulas
Glucose monitors or meters
Cardiac pacemaker generators or cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers CRT-P
Irrigation or suction handpieces or cannulas or tips or catheters
Medical aspiration or irrigation syringes
Restraint vests and jackets
Pulse oximeter units
Blood collection needles
Finger ring removers or cutters
Needleless vial or bag withdrawal cannulas or adapters or decanters
Mobile medical services triage tags
Bullet proof vests
Torso and belt restraints
Esophageal tubes
Intravenous catheters
Nasopharyngeal tubes or airways
Mobile medical service intravenous IV kits
Medical acoustic stethoscopes
Chest tube kits
Notebook computer
Extremity restraints
Endotracheal tubes
Cardiac output CO monitoring units
Surgical scalpels or knives or blades or trephines
Pharyngeal airways or airways kits
Hypodermic needle
Intubation stylets
Peripherally inserted central catheters PICC
Intravenous or arterial tubing adapter or connector
Multiparameter vital sign units
Glass cutters
Intubation forceps
Medical or surgical suction tubing and connectors
Sledge hammer
Mobile medical services obstetrics kits
Mobile medical services tourniquet or clamp
Desktop computer
Mobile medical services cervical or extrication collars
Blood pressure recording units
Analgesic infusion sets or kits
Flow sensors or regulators or components
Respiratory aspirator products
Winged infusion needle set
Intubation gauges or guides
Non vacuum blood collection tubes or containers
Mobile medical services head immobilizers
Medical syringes without needle
Patient stabilization or fall prevention devices
Wheel chocks
Mobile medical services non-suction antichoke devices
Artificial airway holders
Patient carbon dioxide detectors
Medical nasal cannulas
Oxygen insufflators
Electrocardiography EKG transmitters or telemetry devices
Hacksaw
Two way radios
Electrocardiography EKG units
Pry bars
Nebulizers
Ambulances
Detailed Work Activities
- Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
- Treat medical emergencies.
- 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.
- 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.
Work Styles
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Reference
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