Ambulance Drivers & Attendants
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.
Knowledge
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
Skills
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
Abilities
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
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Concern for Others
- Self Control
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Cooperation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Helpdesk or call center software
- Computer aided dispatch software
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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