emergency medical technician

[ ih-mur-juhn-see med-i-kuhl tek-nish-uhn ]

noun

1. a person who is specially trained and certified to give emergency medical care to patients before they reach a healthcare facility. : EMT

emergency medical technician

noun

1. a member of the emergency services who is trained to provide basic emergency medical care before a patient is taken to a hospital EMT

Word History and Origins

Origin of emergency medical technician¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

He studied to become an emergency medical technician and, in 2019, got a job with his local fire department.

From New York Times

An emergency medical technician who attended Ms Mercer's home was told she had been unable to walk or go to the toilet for a fortnight after spilling a gas canister on her legs.

From BBC

Baden wrote that an emergency medical technician told investigators an officer placed Lowery’s sweatshirt over his mouth to stop the man from spitting on them.

From Seattle Times

Born in Pasco, Gadd graduated from Kentlake High School before receiving an emergency medical technician certification, according to Patrol.

From Seattle Times

Born in Pasco, he graduated from Kentlake High School before receiving an emergency medical technician certification, the State Patrol said in a news release.

From Seattle Times