EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

An EMS worker is a person/people who provide medical attention to those in an emergency situation.

WHAT IS IT?

The potentially hazardous job duties of EMS workers include lifting patients and equipment, treating patients

with infectious illnesses, handling hazardous chemical and body substances, and participating in the emergency

transport of patients in ground and air vehicles.

JOB DUTIES/DESCRIPTION

• Paramedic- Completion of EMT-paramedic training, six months of field experience, and a passing grade on a

written and practical exam.• Registered Ambulance- Graduation from an approved

EMT basic program, 33-55 hours of instruction, and a passing grade on a written and practical exam.

• Basic Ambulance- Must be at least 18 years old, high school diploma, valid driver’s license, 110 hour training,

and a passing grade on a written and practical exam.

EDUCATION/JOB REQUIREMENTS

Annual: $25,000-45,000.

INCOME

ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY

Electrocardiography techs operate an EKG machine to record the electrical changes that occur during a heartbeat.

WHAT IS IT?

An electrocardiogram technician performs an ECG by attaching electrodes to a patient and then pulling switches on an ECG machine to trace electrical impulses

transmitted by the heart. A doctor then inspects these readings to analyze the patient's heart condition.

ECG technicians also might perform stress tests. This involves hooking up a patient to an ECG monitor for a baseline reading and then monitoring the patient's heart while

he or she exercises on a treadmill. During the monitoring period, the treadmill speeds up and slows down to produce ECG readings at multiple levels of physical exertion.

With advanced training, ECG technicians can administer Holter monitoring tests. With this procedure, the technician attaches an ECG monitor to a patient, then allows

the patient to go about his or her normal routine for a 24-hour period. Next, the electrocardiogram technician removes the monitor and takes it to a scanner, from

which he or she can print out the data recorded by the machine.

Unlike most cardiovascular technicians, electrocardiogram technicians typically receive their education through job training from an experienced cardiologist or ECG

supervisor. Training generally last 4-6 weeks, although learning to conduct Holter monitoring procedures takes longer. Alternatively, aspiring ECG technicians might complete a cardiology certificate program offered through a community college or

technical school

JOB DUTIES/DESCRIPTION

Usually, graduation from an accredited electrocardiography program, on-the-job training, and passing certification

exams.

EDUCATION

Annual: $25,000-43,000

INCOME