Emergency
medical technician
Duties and responsibilities: Emergency Medical
Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate
care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a
medical facility. After receiving the call from the dispatcher, the EMT-B drives
the ambulance to address or location given using the most expeditious route,
depending on traffic and weather conditions. The EMT-B must observe traffic
ordinances and regulations concerning emergency vehicle operation.
The EMT-B:
- Functions in uncommon situations.
- Has a basic understanding of stress response and methods to ensure personal well-being.
- Has an understanding of body substance isolation.
- Understands basic medical-legal principles.
- Functions within the scope of care as defined by state, regional and local regulatory agencies.
- Complies with regulations on the handling of the deceased, notifies authorities and arranges for protection of property and evidence at the scene.
Average
Salary: $23,830-$40,421
Education:
Students must have:
- Completion of a college-level English course (English A or English 1)
- Completion of a college-level Anatomy and Physiology course
- Completion of an EMT Preparation Course
- Completion of a Medical Terminology Course
I don't want to be an Emergency Medical Technician, but i think it is actually a good job because the salary is good and if you like the proffesion you would have fun. I am absolutely sure that i want to be a dentist and that is why i wont choose this proffesion.
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