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LT PARAMEDIC: Make A Difference In People's Lives On A Regular Basis

About this video

Sandra is a Lieutenant Paramedic whose job involves managing and being at fire and medical scenes and taking care of day to day operations at the station. For Sandra, the intangible rewards of this job far outweighs any financial gain - she says that for every time you make a difference in people's lives, it makes up for its value tenfolds.

Job Title: Lieutenant Paramedic

Employer: Sarasota County Fire Department

Job Summary: Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

Job Description

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People's lives often depend on their quick reaction and competent care. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.

On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Certification Requirement

Required by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$20,000 - $50,000

Projected Job Growth

30 to 40 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time, Irregular, Long hours

Typical workplace

Office, Military, Hospital / Clinic, Indoor, Outdoor, Physically demanding

Personal Qualities

Empathy, People skills, Problem solving skills, Strength/stamina, Verbal communication skills, Courageous, Likes working with hands, Teamwork, Technical skills

Educational Path

Education Requirement

Trade/vocational School
High school degree

Recommended Education Degree

High school degree
Trade/vocational School

Recommended Majors

Biology
Health and Medical Services
Medical Services
Physiology

Related Careers

Air Traffic Controllers
Firefighters
Physician Assistants
Police and Detectives
Registered Nurses

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