Ronnie likes her medical assisting job well enough, but she finds office work a little boring. She has a lot of energy as well as compassion for people who are suffering. Her supervisor has complimented her on her ability to keep a "cool head" under pressure. Ronnie is looking for a career that will allow her to help people who are injured or ill, but also offer more variety and excitement than her current job. Which of the following specialty careers might suit Ronnie? 

A. Dental assistant
B. Cardiovascular technologist
C. Pathologist's assistant
D. Emergency medical technician
E. Phlebotomist


D. Emergency medical technician
As an emergency medical technician, Ronnie could help people who are suffering, injured, or ill, without being confined to an office environment. Her ability to work well under pressure is a good characteristic for this specialty.

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