Occupation

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Human Advantage 72%

Significant human skills needed

AI Automation Risk Moderate Risk
3.4 / 10

Some tasks in this role may be augmented by AI, but human oversight and interpersonal skills remain important.

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

Also Known As: Ambulance Attendant, Ambulance Driver, CPR Ambulance Driver (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Ambulance Driver), Care Attendant, Certified Emergency Vehicle Technician (CEV Technician), Chair Car Driver, Class B Driver, Driver +22 more

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Core Tasks

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

Education & Training

Job Zone 2 Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
56%
Some College Courses
23%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
20%
Less than a High School Diploma
1%

Technology & Tools

Hot Technologies

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  • Microsoft Word

Software (8)

  • Computer aided dispatch software
  • Mapping software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Word processing software

Tools & Equipment (16)

  • Ambulances
  • Blood pressure recorders
  • Desktop computers
  • Gurneys
  • Mechanical stethoscopes
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Oxygen administration equipment
  • Patient restraints
  • Patient stretchers
  • Personal computers
  • Protective face shields
  • Protective gloves
  • Rigid splints
  • Safety goggles
  • Two way radios
  • Wheelchairs

Where This Career Leads

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