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What is a paramedic tech?

Paramedic Techs, also known as Paramedic Technicians, are healthcare professionals trained to provide advanced emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings. They respond to emergency calls, assess patients' conditions, perform life-saving interventions, and transport patients to medical facilities. Paramedic Techs work closely with other emergency responders and must be skilled in using medical equipment, administering medications, and following strict protocols. Their primary goal is to stabilize patients and improve outcomes during medical emergencies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a paramedic tech?

To thrive as a Paramedic Tech, you need a solid understanding of emergency medical procedures, patient care, and anatomy, typically supported by EMT or paramedic certification. Familiarity with life-support equipment, ambulance systems, and electronic patient care reporting tools is essential. Strong communication, calmness under pressure, and teamwork are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are vital for delivering effective, timely care during emergencies and ensuring patient safety in high-stress situations.

What are some common challenges paramedic techs face during emergency calls, and how can they prepare for them?

Paramedic Techs often encounter high-pressure situations, unpredictable environments, and diverse patient needs during emergency calls. Common challenges include managing multiple critical patients simultaneously, navigating emotionally charged scenes, and working efficiently with limited resources. Effective preparation involves regular training, maintaining strong communication with team members, and developing adaptability to handle rapidly changing circumstances. Building resilience and staying up-to-date with protocols can also help Paramedic Techs perform confidently under stress.

What is the difference between Paramedic Tech vs Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

AspectParamedic TechEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)
CertificationsBasic EMT certification, additional training in paramedic skillsBasic EMT certification
Work EnvironmentAmbulances, emergency scenes, hospitalsAmbulances, emergency scenes, clinics
ResponsibilitiesAssist paramedics, provide basic life support, transport patientsProvide basic life support, stabilize patients, transport
Work SettingsAmbulance services, hospitalsAmbulance services, clinics

Paramedic Techs and EMTs both work in emergency medical services, but Paramedic Techs typically have additional training and may assist paramedics with advanced procedures. EMTs focus on basic life support and patient transport. The roles overlap in work environment and employer usage, but Paramedic Techs often serve as a bridge to more advanced paramedic roles.

Paramedic Tech jobs near you
Infographic showing various Paramedic Tech job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 10% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Paramedic - PET (Mon-Fri; 0800-1630)

Iowa City, IA • On-site

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assess patients' care needs and deliver appropriate clinical care related to diagnostic and interventional procedures.

  • Coordinate the continuum of care, including pre-, intra-, and post-procedure nursing care, and document interventions and patient responses.

  • Assist in collecting blood samples, administer pharmaceuticals, and complete required equipment checks and clinic audits.

University Of Iowa Health Care rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

344th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Description
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking a Paramedic to provide specialized patient care within the highly regulated environment of the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging Center. This position is responsible for assessing patients' care needs, delivering and evaluating high-quality clinical care, and applying evidence-based practices to support safe and effective imaging procedures. The Paramedic collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes while providing leadership and support to maintain the highest standards of patient care, safety, and operational excellence.
Position Responsibilities
  • Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations.
  • Coordinates the continuum of care across settings.
  • Provides pre, intra- and post procedure nursing care (assessment, monitoring, intervention and education) related to diagnostic and interventional procedures.
  • Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples.
  • Prepares and completes daily patient workup for next day's scheduled patients, including PET/CT, PET/MRI and research patients
  • Completes, documents, and files required daily/weekly/monthly equipment checks and clinic audits
  • Monitors and ensures adequate supply levels in the department, ordering supplies
  • Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions
  • Documents and reports interventions and patient/family response/education
  • Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan
  • Implements interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions
  • Completes Point of Care (POC) testing
  • Administers pharmaceuticals
  • Completes other duties as assigned

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of and ability to perform Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) procedures.
  • Knowledge of drug and medical terminology
  • Knowledge of most common emergency drugs and their uses and usual doses
  • Knowledge of institutional and unit policies, processes, and forms
  • Ability to perform patient care as delegated
  • Ability to transport monitored patients
  • Ability to use a computer
  • Ability to maintain and stock inventory
  • Ability to alter work schedule to meet unit/patient needs
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, patients and the public
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to treat patient issues with confidentiality
  • Ability to complete an assignment under time-sensitive and highly stressful situations while maintaining composure and focus
  • Ability to complete an assignment and follow-through with a problem to solve within the scheduled period
  • Ability to recognize their own errors and those of others and check with appropriate source for clarification of problems
  • Ability to precept EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and Paramedic students

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.
University of Iowa Health Care - recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 0800-1630
Pay Structure: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-pay-plans
Benefits Highlights:
  • Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa.
  • Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Qualifications
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D Equivalent
  • Current paramedic certification by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
  • Current course completion card in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association
  • Current course completion card in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience establishing peripheral intravenous (IV) access
  • Experience accessing implanted vascular access devices (e.g., implanted ports)
Application Process
To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
  • Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days or until position is filled
  • Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check

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