Synonyms

emergency medical technician

American

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

noun

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 British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of emergency medical technician

First recorded in 1950–55

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emergency medical technician

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

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 ● Apr. 10, 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

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

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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