Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals. Excludes “Emergency Medical Technicians” (29-2042) and “Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians” (53-3011). 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate N/A Openings Per Year N/A
Wages	Median Hourly $45 per hour Average Annual $82,810 per year
Education Available in Washington	Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)