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Occupation

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.

$35,450 medianBelow-avg outlookHigh school

O*NET 31.0 · 53-3011.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Place patients on stretchers, and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
  2. 02Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
  3. 03Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, or administering oxygen.
  4. 04Remove and replace soiled linens or equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
  5. 05Clean and wash rigs, ambulances, or equipment.
  6. 06Perform minor maintenance on emergency medical services vehicles, such as ambulances.
  7. 07Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
  8. 08Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
  9. 09Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.
  10. 10Restrain or shackle violent patients.
  11. 11Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.

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What the posting will be called

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Knowledge the job leans on

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceTransportationMedicine and DentistryPublic Safety and SecurityEducation and TrainingPsychologyTelecommunications

Skills that carry over from service

Service OrientationOperation and ControlSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementOperations MonitoringComplex Problem Solving