By Mr tousif Hashmi
Updated February 22, 2018
When a person suddenly becomes ill or is injured in an accident, he or she must receive medical treatment immediately. An EMT (short for Emergency Medical Technician) or paramedic is trainedto administer this on-site emergency care. Upon arriving on the scene, he or she assesses the patient's injuries or illness, provides emergency treatment andthen
the EMT or paramedic transports the patient to a medical facility for further treatment.The duties of EMTs and paramedics often overlap, but paramedics are trained to deliver more advanced care than EMTs are.Employment FactsThere were approximately 239,000 EMTs and paramedics in 2012. Almost half work for ambulance services. Governments also employ many. Jobs are typically full time and may also include overtime. Because emergencies happen around the clock, EMTs' and paramedics' schedules can include nights, weekends and holidays. Some work 12 or 24-hour shifts with long stretches of time off in between.This job is not without some healthrisks but following the proper procedures help mitigate them. Forexample, one can be exposed to contagious diseases or may be injured by mentally ill or violent patients.
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