The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

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Work and job satisfaction of military emergency medical technicians

군 응급구조사의 업무분석 및 직무만족도

  • Heo, Jung-Im (Army Cadet Military School, Ministry of National Defense) ;
  • Park, Jeong-Mi (Korean Association of Emergency Medical Technicians)
  • 허정임 (국방부 육군학생군사학교) ;
  • 박정미 (대한응급구조사협회)
  • Received : 2015.06.20
  • Accepted : 2015.08.19
  • Published : 2015.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the work and job satisfaction of military emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Methods: We selected 122 military EMTs who participated in the refresher education in 2012. This study was conducted from November 12 to December 21, 2012. Results: The most frequent duties of military EMTs were scene assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, surgical treatment, prehospital first-aid, transfer to the hospital, education, and call response. The air force and navy EMTs had better performance than the army EMTs. As for job satisfaction, the work itself ranked highest, whereas payment ranked lowest. Conclusion: The scope of the work of the military EMTs varied in the 14 fields of work but should be considered for further evaluation. In order to increase the job satisfaction of EMTs, their work conditions should be improved such as through salary increase and extra pay for those with professional certificates.

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