emergency medical technician

[ih-mur-juhn-see med-i-kuhl tek-nish-uhn] / ɪˈmɜr dʒən si ˈmɛd ɪ kəl tɛkˌnɪʃ ən /

NOUN

emergency care worker

Synonyms

WEAK

EMT lifesaver paramedic

Example Sentences

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But neighbor Jody Taylor, a former emergency medical technician who witnessed the incident, raised questions about the dangers of engaging the teen in such a chase.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

They also struggled to dispatch vehicles because they couldn’t use GPS, said Matt Zavadsky, an emergency medical technician in Fort Worth, Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Ms Coffey's illness forced her to stop working as an emergency medical technician.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

The emergency medical technician in the ambulance offered Miele a choice.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times