Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a paramedic:
Assess patients20% automatable
Administer treatment15% automatable
Transport patients40% automatable
Document care60% automatable
Live Risk Signals
Real-time factors affecting this job's automation risk score:
-3%
employment
+3.3% employment change year-over-year
Risk scores update automatically based on news, layoffs, employment trends, and AI capability announcements.
Score Breakdown
Base Risk (O*NET Research)14%
Employment Trends (BLS)-3%
Final Score11%
Risk Trend (90 Days)
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AI Tools Threatening This Role
AI triage
Autonomous ambulances
Telemedicine
What AI Cannot Replace
Emergency care
Critical decisions
Patient handling
Crisis response
How to Future-Proof Your Career
Critical care paramedic
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Nursing
PA school
Key Skills for This Role
Emergency MedicineQuick Decision MakingPhysical Stamina
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Risk scores are updated daily using our proprietary algorithm. Last updated: February 2026.
Analysis by AI Crisis Research Team.