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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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

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

Soon after the 22nd anniversary of the attacks, emergency medical technician Hilda Vannata died on 20 September from cancer, while retired firefighter Robert Fulco died of pulmonary fibrosis on 23 September, according to city officials.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2023

It was not until an emergency medical technician asked for his ID that officers conceded Smith lived in the apartment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2023

Brian Eno was an intelligent, pear-shaped former emergency medical technician.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover