With an EMT contract, your job is to work as a paramedic or emergency medical technician for a specific period. You usually work 13 weeks with each employer, but some areas may ask to renew your contract. The main aspect of this service is providing help and support to an understaffed area as they search for a full-time employee. As an EMT, you may provide the first response when someone is injured, provide first-aid or other treatment to a patient, and help to determine the extent of their injuries so hospitals or other care facilities can be as prepared as possible to receive the patient. This job frequently involves traveling to new areas and may require working nights, weekends, or holidays.