What are three qualities that make a great EMT?
Answer this question using three soft skills that make a great EMT and expand on the answer. Refrain from using answers such as being a safe driver, the ability to stay alert for long periods, or having a strong stomach at the sight of blood. Interviewers want to see human qualities that will positively reflect on the community they serve. EMTs are working with the public in moments of crisis. Describe qualities such as empathy, compassion, calm demeanor, patience, problem-solving skills, etc.
"I believe three qualities that make a great EMT are empathy, patience, and a calm demeanor. We are working with people who may be experiencing the worst thing that has ever happened to them. It is important as an EMT to be calm, patient, and empathetic to their situation. Without those qualities, the emergency could escalate rather than de-escalate."
