O*NET-SOC 29-2043.00

Paramedics

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures.22864
Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.22865
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.22866
Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.22867
Comfort and reassure patients.22868
Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.22869
Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.22870
Instruct emergency medical response team about emergency interventions to ensure correct application of procedures.22871
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.22872
Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.22873
Perform emergency cardiac care, such as cardioversion and manual defibrillation.22874
Perform emergency invasive intervention before delivering patient to an acute care facility.22875
Perform emergency pharmacological interventions.22876

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 24 examples in 9 categories, 9 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Operating system software

Apple iOSHot Technology

Medical software

eClinicalWorks EHR softwareHot Technology
MedDataSolutions Regist*r
MEDITECH softwareHot Technology

Information retrieval or search software

Epocrates
HyperTox
Informed EMS Field Guide
Iterum eMedic
Medical Wizards ER & ICU ToolBox
Medical Wizards ER Suite
Medical Wizards Paramedics ToolBox
Mosby's Drug Consult
Palmtree EMS Field Reference Guide
Palmtree Pocket EKG
PEPID EMS
Skyscape medical software
Skyscape Rosen and Barkin's 5-Minute Emergency Medicine Consult
TechOnSoftware HazMatCE Pro

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

RHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Controlling Machines and Processes

Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

Record patient medical histories.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Assisting and Caring for Others

Administer non-intravenous medications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Administer intravenous medications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Treat medical emergencies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Implement advanced life support techniques.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Developing and Building Teams

Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Train medical providers.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 14

Distinct tools0

Level mix

No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.