Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are the first responders at hospitals and other health care facilities. They provide basic life support services such as CPR, defibrillation, airway management, and medication administration.
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a first responder trained in life-saving emergency medicine. Most EMTs are employed by private ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, or police departments.
You can become an EMT without a college degree. Individuals with a high school diploma or GED can pursue formal EMT training, which makes it one of the easiest and quickest medical fields to break into.
According to Salary.com, the average annual salaries reported for EMTs are between $32,860 and $40,760 nationwide. This works out to an average of $16 to $20 per hour.