Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Test
Use this test to help find your next high-performing EMT employee.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose: The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Test screens for behaviors related to successful performance for employees who are responsible for emergency response, patient treatment and transport.
About This Test: This test will take most candidates approximately 20 minutes. It consists of 1 part:
- An untimed personality assessment
What the Report Gives You: A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process:
- Immediate score report upon completion.
- Proctoring desirable but not required.
- The use of mobile phones is discouraged.
Target Group: We recommend using this test for EMT’s, Medical Assistants, Emergency Medical Responders, Paramedics and Firefighters working in a variety of medical settings such as private ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, volunteer agencies, or other rescue services.
Sample Personality Item:
For the statement on the left |
| For the statement on the right | |||||
I put forth a great deal of effort at work because my real passion is my career. |
I come to work and do what is asked of me, but my real enjoyment in life is when I go home. |
(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Test Evaluates:
Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
---|---|---|
Argumentative, critical, demeaning | Agreeableness | Pleasant, easy going, respectful |
Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness / Dependability | Reliable, dependable |
Not service minded | Customer Service Orientation | Enjoys serving people |
Higher potential for drug use | Drug Use Potential | Lower potential for drug use |
Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Stability / Maturity | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
Prefers to have predictable responsibilities | Flexibility / Adaptability | Doesn’t mind quick shifts in assignments |
Bends rules to suit own purposes | Integrity / Trustworthiness | Strong moral code |
Focuses more on the technical aspects of the profession, not on helping people | Nurturance | Likes to be a helper for people in need |
Finds fault easily, negative attitudes | Optimism / Enthusiasm | Believes In positive future, good motivator |
Prefers working on own | Teamwork Orientation | Enjoys collaborative work |
Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mile |
Validity Information: Click here to view RA's Technical Manual for details about test dimension development, reliability & validity.
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