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.

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

1. Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.

2. Remove and replace soiled linens and equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.

3. Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.

4. Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.

5. Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.

6. Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.

7. Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.

8. Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, and administering oxygen.

9. Restrain or shackle violent patients.

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.

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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.

Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

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.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$18,110 for entry level workers, and $26,950 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 2,870 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 3,290  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 40 job(s) each year, and a total of 40 job openings each year.

There are no additional resources for this occupation.

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Fish and Game Wardens - Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers - Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.

Tour Guides and Escorts - Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.

Travel Guides - Plan, organize, and conduct long distance cruises, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity - Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

Bus Drivers, School - Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.

Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs - Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo.