Emergency Medical Services (GEMS)
About this Career
Job Description
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. Key duties include: assessing injuries, administering emergency medical care, and transporting injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
EMTs also typically respond to 911 calls for emergency medical assistance, assess a patient’s condition and determine a course of treatment, provide first-aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured patients, and report their observations and treatment to physicians, nurses, or other healthcare facility staff.
Soft Skills
Problem-solving: EMTs must evaluate patients’ symptoms and administer appropriate treatments
Communication: EMTs usually work on teams and must be able to coordinate their activities closely with others in stressful situations
Technical and Academic Skills
High school diploma or equivalent and post-secondary certification
Appropriate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
Perform CPR and other basic life support skills
How do I know if this is a good fit for me?
You are a compassionate person and a good listener
You enjoy working with others
You remain calm in stressful situations
How much will I be paid per hour?
$18.00 Entry Level
$20.15 Typical
$27.31 Experienced
* Wage data may vary from New Orleans EMS wages. Learn more at joinnoems.org.
How do I start training during high school?
To start training for this career, students must complete a sequence of courses during high school to earn credentials and/or secure course credits. Learn more about signing up by reaching out to school leaders, your counselor, or the CTE lead at your school.
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Course: Anatomy & Physiology
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Course: First Responder/ Emergency Medical Responder
Basic Credential: Emergency Medical Responder
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Course: Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Advanced Credential: Emergency Medical Technician
Schools that Partner with GEMS on this Pathway
Booker T. Washington High School
Frederick A. Douglass High School
John F. Kennedy High School
In addition, Warren Easton Charter High School offers in-school Emergency Medical Services training. Learn more by reaching out to school leaders and team at Warren Easton.
