Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
What is an Ambulance Driver and Attendant, Except Emergency Medical Technicians?
Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians, are vital members of the healthcare team who operate ambulances and transport patients to and from medical facilities. They play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety during transportation, providing a basic level of care, and assisting with the logistics of patient transport.
The primary responsibilities include operating emergency vehicles in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring that the ambulance is stocked with necessary medical supplies and equipment, and maintaining the vehicle in good working condition. They work closely with emergency medical technicians and other medical personnel to facilitate smooth transitions of care. Additionally, these professionals may assist with the loading and unloading of patients, help with basic medical assistance like administering non-invasive procedures or oxygen, and provide comfort and support to patients during transport.
Ambulance drivers and attendants must adhere to strict protocols and regulations governing patient transport and emergency response, which necessitates effective communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Overall, their work is integral to the healthcare system, ensuring rapid and safe access to medical care for individuals in need.
Tasks
- Remove and replace soiled linens or equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
- Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
- Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
- Place patients on stretchers, and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
- Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
Technology Skills
- Spreadsheet software
- Helpdesk or call center software
- Electronic mail software
- Office suite software
- Map creation software
Tools Used
- Mobile medical services litter
- Gurneys or scissor lifts
- Medical acoustic stethoscopes
- Surgical isolation or surgical masks
- Goggles
Knowledge
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
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Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Skills
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Abilities
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Some college, no degree
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Post-secondary certificate
Awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Work Activities
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Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Detailed Work Activities
- Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
- Drive passenger vehicles.
- Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
- Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies.
- Stock medical or patient care supplies.
Work Interests
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Social
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$23410.0 - $45930.0
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. : Below Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.