Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), First Responder
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) | 75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage | $24,130 | $28,930 | $36,490 | $46,410 | $55,080 |
| Hourly Wage | $11.60 | $13.91 | $17.55 | $22.31 | $26.48 |
| Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 265,200 | 282,200 | 6% | 17,400 |
| School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Ankeny, IA | 2 years: 6 Less than one year: 106 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Davenport, IA | 2 years: 0 Less than one year: 29 |
| Hawkeye Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Waterloo, IA | 2 years: 2 Less than one year: 0 |
| Indian Hills Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Ottumwa, IA | 2 years: 2 At least one but less than two years: 2 Less than one year: 9 |
| Iowa Central Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Fort Dodge, IA | 2 years: 8 |
| Iowa Western Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Council Bluffs, IA | 2 years: 1 |
| Kirkwood Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2 years: 4 Less than one year: 2 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Des Moines, IA | 2 years: 3 At least one but less than two years: 9 |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Mason City, IA | Less than one year: 59 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Calmar, IA | 2 years: 4 At least one but less than two years: 1 |
| Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA Patient Care Technician (Weekend Package) - 5 South Med Surg/Urology/Nephrology/Trauma | CommonSpirit Health | DES MOINES, Iowa | 06/18/2021 | Yes |
| CNA Patient Care Technician (Weekend Package) - 5 South Med Surg/Urology/Nephrology/Trauma | CommonSpirit Health | DES MOINES, Iowa | 06/18/2021 | Yes |
| Dialysis Tech FT | Mercy Medical Center Clinton | Mercy Medical Center - Clinton, Iowa | 06/17/2021 | No |
| Health Technician (Ophthalmology) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration | Iowa City, Iowa | 06/18/2021 | No |
| Health Technician (Ophthalmology) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration | Iowa City, Iowa | 06/18/2021 | No |
| Hospital Pharmacy Technician - Full Time Evenings | Mercy Medical Center Clinton | MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center - East Campus | 06/17/2021 | No |
| Pharmacy Technician- InPatient - Full Time Evenings | Mercy Medical Center Clinton | MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center - East Campus | 06/17/2021 | No |
| RN - 5 North Ortho Trauma | CommonSpirit Health | DES MOINES, Iowa | 06/18/2021 | Yes |
| RN (Weekend Package) - 7 South Cardiac Telemetry | CommonSpirit Health | DES MOINES, Iowa | 06/18/2021 | Yes |
| Security Officer - Security - PRN | Mercy Medical Center Clinton | Mercy Medical Center - Dubuque, Iowa | 06/17/2021 | No |
