|
There are some obvious places where you might find a paramedic: ambulances and fire engines are the first things that come to mind. However, paramedics are more versatile than you might think. Let’s take a look at some of the not so obvious places you can find Paramedic jobs. There were 226,500 Paramedic jobs in US in 2010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The jobs outlook is expected to grow 33% through 2020, and the average salary for Paramedic jobs, is $56,000. Most paramedics receive a vocational certificate rather than a degree, but there are some degree programs available. If Paramedic jobs in US interest you, here are a few employment places you might not have considered. Military Paramedic Jobs Every branch of the service has some version of a combat medic. In every branch, a medic or corpsman trained for combat will be at least licensed as an EMT as part of his or her training. In some military jobs, the training will be to AEMT or paramedic level. Military salaries are based on rank, not specifically on job. Most military medics are E3 or above. Tactical Paramedic Jobs in US Recently, a new type of paramedic has become very popular across the country. Tactical EMS (TEMS) is a sub specialty of paramedic and EMT that works with SWAT teams. TEMS medics train with SWAT teams and deploy with them in a very similar way to that of a military combat medic. TEMS medics can be armed or not, depending on their role and whether or not they have peace officer status. Right now there are very few full time SWAT team members in the country, let alone full time TEMS medics. However, the need for this type of EMS is growing. Park Ranger/Search and Rescue Paramedic Jobs in US Search and rescue personnel are required to be at least EMT certified in almost every area. Park Rangers are almost always EMTs as well. There are two types of search and rescue: urban and wilderness. There are 25 federally funded USAR task forces through FEMA. Overseas Paramedic Jobs There are a number of jobs for paramedics in the Middle East and other parts of the world. The pay for these jobs varies widely, but there are a number of benefits to working in another country, the most enticing is probably getting paid tax-free. There are quite a few rules to getting the tax-free salary, including how long you are allowed to be in the US during the year, but for some folks it's definitely worth it. Industrial Safety Paramedic Jobs This is the biggest catch-all group of Paramedic jobs in US. Industrial safety can be found on oil rigs, factories, canneries, mines and other industrial settings. Paramedics in positions like these often handle all sorts of minor to major medical emergencies, sometimes in very remote locations. Salaries for industrial safety jobs are all over the place, but expect it to be much higher if the work is dangerous and the location is remote.
Related Articles -
Paramedic jobs in US, Paramedic jobs,
| 
