Using a radio communication network, a(n) ________ medical technician works under the direction of a physician and is trained to triage patients and initiate appropriate treatment.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
emergency
An emergency medical technician works under the direction of a physician through a radio communication network.
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