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Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Careers and Jobs - all on one page


4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

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This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic careers/jobs, (2) Find Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic job listings, (3) Prepare for Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic careers, and (4) Provide Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic, so relevant Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 27 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see current job listings. You can change the location, distance from location and recency as desired. Each of the listings will link to a current job opening.


Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core and Supplemental Duties: Lists the worker-related tasks performed
General and Specific Work Activities: Summarizes the broad and more specific types of behaviors related to the career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Skills Required: Provides basic skills and cross-functional skills needed
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Educational Requirements: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Work Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the prior work experience required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All details appear on this page
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.

Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

6 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033 (% change) Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs

Medical and Health Services Managers 32.5% EMS Coordinator (Emergency Medical Services Coordinator); EMS Manager (Emergency Medical Services Manager)
Occupation: Medical and Health Services Managers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 32.5% Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: EMS Coordinator (Emergency Medical Services Coordinator); EMS Manager (Emergency Medical Services Manager)
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 24.5% Ski Patrol Paramedic
Occupation: Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 24.5% Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Ski Patrol Paramedic
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 16.3% Emergency Medical Vehicle Operator; EMS Driver (Emergency Medical Services Driver); EMS First Responder (Emergency Medical Services First Responder); EMS Medic (Emergency Medical Services Medic)
Occupation: Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 16.3% Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Emergency Medical Vehicle Operator; EMS Driver (Emergency Medical Services Driver); EMS First Responder (Emergency Medical Services First Responder); EMS Medic (Emergency Medical Services Medic)
Commercial Pilots 11.4% EMS Helicopter Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Pilot); EMS Pilot (Emergency Medical Services Pilot); EMS Rotary Wing Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Rotary Wing Pilot)
Occupation: Commercial Pilots U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 11.4% Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: EMS Helicopter Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Pilot); EMS Pilot (Emergency Medical Services Pilot); EMS Rotary Wing Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Rotary Wing Pilot)
Firefighters 8.5% Firefighter Paramedic
Occupation: Firefighters U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.5% Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Firefighter Paramedic
Public Safety Telecommunicators 8.2% Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)
Occupation: Public Safety Telecommunicators U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.2% Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)

9 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs

Commercial Pilots $ 113,080 EMS Helicopter Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Pilot); EMS Pilot (Emergency Medical Services Pilot); EMS Rotary Wing Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Rotary Wing Pilot)
Occupation: Commercial Pilots National Median Salary: $ 113,080 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: EMS Helicopter Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Pilot); EMS Pilot (Emergency Medical Services Pilot); EMS Rotary Wing Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Rotary Wing Pilot)
Medical and Health Services Managers $ 110,680 EMS Coordinator (Emergency Medical Services Coordinator); EMS Manager (Emergency Medical Services Manager)
Occupation: Medical and Health Services Managers National Median Salary: $ 110,680 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: EMS Coordinator (Emergency Medical Services Coordinator); EMS Manager (Emergency Medical Services Manager)
Firefighters $ 57,120 Firefighter Paramedic
Occupation: Firefighters National Median Salary: $ 57,120 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Firefighter Paramedic
Paramedics $ 53,180 Critical Care Paramedic; ED Paramedic (Emergency Department Paramedic); ER Paramedic (Emergency Room Paramedic); Flight Paramedic; Paramedic; Paramedic Specialist (PS)
Occupation: Paramedics National Median Salary: $ 53,180 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Critical Care Paramedic; ED Paramedic (Emergency Department Paramedic); ER Paramedic (Emergency Room Paramedic); Flight Paramedic; Paramedic; Paramedic Specialist (PS)
Public Safety Telecommunicators $ 48,890 Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)
Occupation: Public Safety Telecommunicators National Median Salary: $ 48,890 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)
Emergency Medical Technicians $ 38,930 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT); Emergency Medical Driver; Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B); Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician- Basic); EMT-I/85; EMT-I/99; EMT-P
Occupation: Emergency Medical Technicians National Median Salary: $ 38,930 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT); Emergency Medical Driver; Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B); Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician- Basic); EMT-I/85; EMT-I/99; EMT-P
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $ 35,240 Nonemergency Medical Transporter
Occupation: Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs National Median Salary: $ 35,240 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Nonemergency Medical Transporter
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $ 32,580 Emergency Medical Vehicle Operator; EMS Driver (Emergency Medical Services Driver); EMS First Responder (Emergency Medical Services First Responder); EMS Medic (Emergency Medical Services Medic)
Occupation: Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians National Median Salary: $ 32,580 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Emergency Medical Vehicle Operator; EMS Driver (Emergency Medical Services Driver); EMS First Responder (Emergency Medical Services First Responder); EMS Medic (Emergency Medical Services Medic)
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $ 30,380 Ski Patrol Paramedic
Occupation: Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers National Median Salary: $ 30,380 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Ski Patrol Paramedic

9 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma
1 = May require a high school diploma or GED certificate
Please Scroll and Select below:
Occupations Education/Preparation Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs

Medical and Health Services Managers 4 EMS Coordinator (Emergency Medical Services Coordinator); EMS Manager (Emergency Medical Services Manager)
Occupation: Medical and Health Services Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: EMS Coordinator (Emergency Medical Services Coordinator); EMS Manager (Emergency Medical Services Manager)
Commercial Pilots 3 EMS Helicopter Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Pilot); EMS Pilot (Emergency Medical Services Pilot); EMS Rotary Wing Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Rotary Wing Pilot)
Occupation: Commercial Pilots Education/Preparation: 3 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: EMS Helicopter Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Pilot); EMS Pilot (Emergency Medical Services Pilot); EMS Rotary Wing Pilot (Emergency Medical Service Rotary Wing Pilot)
Emergency Medical Technicians 3 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT); Emergency Medical Driver; Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B); Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician- Basic); EMT-I/85; EMT-I/99; EMT-P
Occupation: Emergency Medical Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT); Emergency Medical Driver; Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B); Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician- Basic); EMT-I/85; EMT-I/99; EMT-P
Firefighters 3 Firefighter Paramedic
Occupation: Firefighters Education/Preparation: 3 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Firefighter Paramedic
Paramedics 3 Critical Care Paramedic; ED Paramedic (Emergency Department Paramedic); ER Paramedic (Emergency Room Paramedic); Flight Paramedic; Paramedic; Paramedic Specialist (PS)
Occupation: Paramedics Education/Preparation: 3 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Critical Care Paramedic; ED Paramedic (Emergency Department Paramedic); ER Paramedic (Emergency Room Paramedic); Flight Paramedic; Paramedic; Paramedic Specialist (PS)
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 2 Emergency Medical Vehicle Operator; EMS Driver (Emergency Medical Services Driver); EMS First Responder (Emergency Medical Services First Responder); EMS Medic (Emergency Medical Services Medic)
Occupation: Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Education/Preparation: 2 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Emergency Medical Vehicle Operator; EMS Driver (Emergency Medical Services Driver); EMS First Responder (Emergency Medical Services First Responder); EMS Medic (Emergency Medical Services Medic)
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 2 Ski Patrol Paramedic
Occupation: Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Ski Patrol Paramedic
Public Safety Telecommunicators 2 Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)
Occupation: Public Safety Telecommunicators Education/Preparation: 2 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs 2 Nonemergency Medical Transporter
Occupation: Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Education/Preparation: 2 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic-Related Jobs: Nonemergency Medical Transporter

Scroll through the picklist (below). There are 27 specific Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic job titles listed. Select those that may be of interest - you will get active job listing links, along with detailed resources to help you prepare for a career related to that job.
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Step 3 of 4: Prepare For a Career


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