Paramedic United States

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What the job involves

  • Respond to emergency calls and provide advanced patient care.
  • Assess patient conditions and make critical care decisions.
  • Transport patients to hospitals or medical facilities.
  • Communicate effectively with other healthcare providers.
  • Administer medications and perform medical procedures.
  • Document patient care and maintain medical records.
  • Maintain and inspect medical equipment and vehicles.
  • Follow safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Summed up from 30 recent Paramedic job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Paramedicine 5 in 10 postings
  • EMT 3 in 10 postings
  • Driving Record 2 in 10 postings
  • Emergency Care 1 in 10 postings
  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Paramedic License 5 in 10 postings
  • Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 4 in 10 postings
  • Basic Life Support 4 in 10 postings
  • PALS Certification 2 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
  • American Heart Association 1 in 10 postings
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations Course 1 in 25 postings
  • PEARS Certification 1 in 50 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 40 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 6 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 3 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 1 in 15 postings

Typical ask: 2 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 8 in 10 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 10 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 1 in 10 postings

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Is this role in demand?

2,389 open Paramedic jobs across the US right now.

Most openings

Typical pay $60,100 a year (most between $56k and $69k). See the full salary breakdown

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