Emergency medical technician vacancies in Belgium
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What does a emergency medical technician do?
How do I become a emergency medical technician? See the guideAs an emergency medical technician you are responsible for urgent medical assistance. The job is also known as ambulance worker, ambulance driver or emergency responder. You drive an ambulance and transport people in distress to care facilities. You install the patient, provide help and assistance in emergency situations and assist the medical team during urgent patient transport. You prepare the medical equipment, check the ambulance equipment, disinfect the gear after every intervention and keep track of the stock. You always act according to the rules for hygiene and safety. You work in healthcare, in a job where care, safety and transport come together. In Flanders you are an indispensable link in the chain of urgent medical assistance.
Typical tasks
- Drive an ambulance during urgent patient transport
- Install the patient safely in the ambulance
- Provide help and assistance in emergency situations
- Assist the medical team during urgent transport
- Prepare the medical equipment and check the ambulance equipment
- Disinfect the equipment after every intervention
- Keep track of the stock and the work records
Required skills
- The legally required certificate and badge for urgent medical assistance
- A driving licence B to drive the ambulance
- Knowledge of first aid (EHBO) and resuscitation
- Stress-resistant and calm in emergency situations
- Physically fit to lift and move patients
- Strict hygiene and care for the equipment
What does a emergency medical technician earn?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €2,600–€3,900 gross per month for full-time employment. Allowances for night, weekend and standby duty often come on top. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does an emergency medical technician do?
An emergency medical technician is responsible for urgent medical assistance. You drive an ambulance and transport people in distress to care facilities, install the patient and assist the medical team. You prepare and disinfect the equipment and always act according to the rules for hygiene and safety.
How much does an emergency medical technician earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €2,600–€3,900 gross per month for full-time employment. Allowances for night, weekend and standby duty often come on top. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
Is there strong demand for an emergency medical technician in Flanders?
Yes, ambulance services, hospitals and emergency services across Flanders keep looking for trained emergency medical technicians. The need for urgent and non-urgent patient transport keeps growing, partly because of the ageing population. Whoever holds the required certificate and badge finds opportunities in many regions.
What qualifications do you need to become an emergency medical technician?
You follow the mandatory training for emergency medical technician at a recognised training centre and obtain the legally required certificate and badge for urgent medical assistance. You also need a driving licence B, and regular refresher training is required to keep your badge. Knowledge of first aid is a strong foundation.
Can you start as an emergency medical technician without experience?
Yes, work experience is not required, but you must first complete the mandatory training and obtain the certificate and badge. After that you grow in the field, often starting alongside an experienced colleague. Calmness, empathy and stress resistance matter as much as your background.
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