Paramedics in Oregon

Considering working as a Paramedics in Oregon? Here’s what you need to know. 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. Excludes “Emergency Medical Technicians” (29-2042) and “Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians” (53-3011).

What do Paramedics Make in Oregon?

For paramedics working in Oregon, the median annual wage is $73,380 per year (or roughly $35.28/hour).Earnings range from $49,530 at the 10th percentile to $92,040 at the 90th percentile.

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Oregon compared to the national average — is 0.87, meaning fewer paramedics per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, paramedics earn a median of $62,670 per year ($30.13/hour), above the Oregon median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 2,107,558 paramedics in the U.S.. In Oregon alone, about 1,100 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 1,510 paramedics.

Top Oregon Metros for Paramedics

The largest metro-area employers of paramedics in Oregon.

Top States for Paramedics Employment

View the states that employ the most paramedics work.

Highest-Paying States for Paramedics

These states pay the most for paramedics.

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, paramedics typically:

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

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Apple iOS, eClinicalWorks EHR software In-demand technologies: R

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Allied Health Professions

Related Careers

Other careers like paramedics include:

• Physician Assistants
• Anesthesiologist Assistants
• Respiratory Therapists
• Registered Nurses
• Acute Care Nurses
• Critical Care Nurses

Also Known As

Critical Care Flight Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic, ED Paramedic (Emergency Department Paramedic), EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), EMT Paramedic (Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic), ER Paramedic (Emergency Room Paramedic), First Responder, Flight Paramedic, Healthcare Specialist, Medical Technician, Paramedic, Paramedic Specialist (PS), Rescue Worker, Responder.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 29-2043.00