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Emergency Medical Technicians, or EMTs, are the front-line medical staff on the scene in emergencies, responding within moments of receiving a 9-1-1 call. EMTs literally hold people’s lives in their hands, and what they do at the scene of an accident, medical emergency, or during a heart attack, can mean the difference between life and death for the patient.

EMTs are not doctors but they are specially trained to work in the stressful and unpredictable pre-hospital environment.  Their training consists of ways to quickly stabilize life, what to do in emergencies, and how to rapidly transport a patient to the hospital. They need to remain calm and in control to provide the best care for the patient.

EMTs are normally dispatched via a 911 operator.  The EMTs then quickly and safely respond to the scene of the person or people in need of emergency medical treatment. The first thing an EMT does when they arrive on the scene is assess the entire situation.  Once on scene they need to gather information such as medications the patient is on and previous or current illnesses. Such information is vital to give to the emergency room staff upon arrival at the hospital.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the EMT profession is expected to see a 9 percent increase in employment opportunities through the year 2018.

If you are interested in the EMT profession, you should know that the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and individual states have different levels of EMT training; these include First Responder, the EMT Basic, the EMT Intermediate, and Paramedic. In addition, many states have their own set of specialized certifications with various names and titles given.

Most EMTs can expect to work indoors and outdoors.  When working outdoors, EMTs must endure some of the worst weather conditions. These include thunderstorms, heavy rains, snowstorms, and icy road conditions.

EMTs are trained to take all necessary precautions in order to remain safe, including wearing gloves and other safety gear to prevent exposure to their patient’s bodily fluids, such as blood.

EMTs have to be prepared for high-stress situations especially because lives depend on the decisions they make at the scene and during transport to the hospital. However, most people that choose to become an EMT, enjoy the fast-paced lifestyle where they are making a positive impact on people’s lives. The work is challenging and each day brings new opportunities for learning, which is what draws many people to the profession.

If you enjoy making a huge impact on someone’s life in a short amount of time and truly want to help save lives, you should consider becoming an EMT.  This career can be extremely rewarding and gratifying when you realize you just saved a life or made a huge impact on the person’s life.