Emergency department volunteer vs emergency responder

The differences between emergency department volunteers and emergency responders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an emergency responder has an average salary of $45,251, which is higher than the $33,232 average annual salary of an emergency department volunteer.

The top three skills for an emergency department volunteer include patients, EMT and CPR. The most important skills for an emergency responder are patients, EMR, and CPR.

Emergency department volunteer vs emergency responder overview

	Emergency Department Volunteer	Emergency Responder
Yearly salary	$33,232	$45,251
Hourly rate	$15.98	$21.76
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	47,377	28,879
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 43%
Average age	36	36
Years of experience	-	-

Emergency department volunteer vs emergency responder salary

Emergency department volunteers and emergency responders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Emergency Department Volunteer	Emergency Responder
Average salary	$33,232	$45,251
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $41,000	Between $23,000 And $85,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between emergency department volunteer and emergency responder education

There are a few differences between an emergency department volunteer and an emergency responder in terms of educational background:

	Emergency Department Volunteer	Emergency Responder
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 43%
Most common major	Biology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Emergency department volunteer vs emergency responder demographics

Here are the differences between emergency department volunteers' and emergency responders' demographics:

	Emergency Department Volunteer	Emergency Responder
Average age	36	36
Gender ratio	Male, 37.2% Female, 62.8%	Male, 61.4% Female, 38.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.6% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 4.5% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 6.6% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 4.5% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between emergency department volunteer and emergency responder duties and responsibilities

Emergency department volunteer example responsibilities.

Perform and manage procedures including splinting, suturing, electrocardiography and abscess incision and drainage.
Assist in the upkeep of the emergency department, observe doctors and paramedics interview patients from triage through their discharge
Escort visitors and patients to the lab department, radiology department, ER, as well as many other departments.
Provide newly diagnose cancer patients emotional support during their treatment visits in the radiology or chemotherapy department in the hospital.
Serve as acting EMT on shift.
Transport patients in wheelchairs or stretchers as instructed.

Emergency responder example responsibilities.

Perform and manage procedures including splinting, suturing, electrocardiography and abscess incision and drainage.
Certify school employees in CPR and use of an a.
Respond to emergency situations, treat injure sick patients, treat at scene and or transport to hospital
Act as EMT for patient treatment.
Administer CPR, oxygen, bleeding control, stroke and cardiac arrest and train in childbirth.
Recommend patients' seek further medical attention when necessary.

Emergency department volunteer vs emergency responder skills

Common emergency department volunteer skills

Patients, 48%
EMT, 7%
CPR, 4%
Direct Patient Care, 4%
Medical Terminology, 4%
Emergency Room, 3%

Common emergency responder skills

Patients, 22%
EMR, 12%
CPR, 11%
Patient Care, 10%
EMT, 8%
Medical Care, 7%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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