Emergency medical technician (EMT), Kaihangarau rongoā ohotata
Also known as
- Paramedical aide, patient transport officer, event medic, ambulance officer, emergency medical assistant
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) respond to medical emergencies and provide care and transport for sick or injured people.
Duration
1:59 mins
Your pay could be
$63K
Lower
$65K to $67K
Most common
$70K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
1-3 years
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs)
- usually work long shifts, including nights and weekends and may work part time
- usually work in ambulances, air ambulances and helicopters, and travel locally and nationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to work well under pressure, communicate well and be safety conscious
Tasks
- respond to medical emergencies
- give immediate care to patients
- transport patients to and from hospital
- administer first aid
- perform CPR and other life support techniques
- work with other medical and emergency professionals
- support patients during emergencies
- maintain medical equipment and supplies
- communicate with whānau and caregivers
Practical
Investigative
Organised
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You need
- a New Zealand Diploma in Ambulance Practice (Level 5) OR a Diploma in Paramedic Science (Level 6) OR a Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) OR to complete the first three semesters of a Bachelor of Health Science in Paramedicine at Auckland University of Technology or Whitireia
- a driver licence
- a First Aid Certificate
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
- a physical assessment
- to pass a police check
- an Authority to Practice
- an Annual Practising Certificate
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Paramedic Council
Kaunihera Manapou
Phone Number,04 381 9080
info@paramediccouncil.org.nz
https://www.paramediccouncil.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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