Emergency Medical

                                       Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: All emergency medical technicians are responsible for rushing to the scene of crisis and can perform basic life-saving techniques, including: Patient assessment. Burn management. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Salary: The BLS reports the median annual salary for EMTs and paramedics was $31,700 in 2014. The best-paid 10 percent in the profession made approximately $54,690, while the lowest-earning 10 percent made approximately $20,690.

Education: The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) is the certifying agency for EMTs and paramedics. Once you complete EMT certification training, you'll be required to pass written and practical exams. NREMT certifies emergency medical professionals at different levels: EMT, AEMT (Advanced) and Paramedic.

Demand or need for this profession: The projected percent change in employment from 2014 to 2024. The average growth rate for all occupations is 7 percent.