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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Also called: Ambulance Driver, Driver, EMS Driver (Emergency Medical Services Driver), First Responder

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:
  • 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.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • customer service
  • management

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Safety and Government

  • public safety and security
  • law and government

Education and Training

  • teaching and course design

Basic Skills

  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Social

  • looking for ways to help people
  • understanding people's reactions

Verbal

  • listen and understand what people say
  • communicate by speaking

Attention

  • do two or more things at the same time
  • pay attention to something without being distracted

Controlled Movement

  • quickly decide if you should move your hand, foot, or other body part
  • use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down

Ideas and Logic

  • notice when problems happen

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Dependability
  • Concern for Others
  • Self Control
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Helpdesk or call center software

  • Computer aided dispatch software

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft Outlook

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $30,380

Education

High school diploma/GED or some college is usually needed.