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- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians spend a lot of their time Assisting and Caring for Others. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Reaction Time, and Near Vision. Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Psychology, and Transportation and are skilled at Service Orientation and Active Listening.
Work Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Handling and Moving Objects
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Documenting/Recording Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Getting Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Performing General Physical Activities
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Thinking Creatively
Processing Information
Training and Teaching Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Analyzing Data or Information
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing and Building Teams
Performing Administrative Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Scheduling Work and Activities
Interacting With Computers
Selling or Influencing Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Abilities
Oral Expression
Oral Comprehension
Reaction Time
Near Vision
Deductive Reasoning
Static Strength
Problem Sensitivity
Control Precision
Far Vision
Time Sharing
Inductive Reasoning
Manual Dexterity
Written Expression
Selective Attention
Written Comprehension
Spatial Orientation
Extent Flexibility
Perceptual Speed
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Information Ordering
Response Orientation
Depth Perception
Speech Recognition
Finger Dexterity
Auditory Attention
Category Flexibility
Flexibility of Closure
Multilimb Coordination
Speech Clarity
Visualization
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Limb Movement
Fluency of Ideas
Trunk Strength
Rate Control
Speed of Closure
Dynamic Strength
Originality
Stamina
Hearing Sensitivity
Visual Color Discrimination
Glare Sensitivity
Night Vision
Peripheral Vision
Memorization
Sound Localization
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Realistic
Social
Enterprising
Conventional
Investigative
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Psychology
Transportation
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Medicine and Dentistry
Law and Government
Education and Training
Mechanical
Telecommunications
Mathematics
Therapy and Counseling
Administration and Management
Engineering and Technology
Geography
Communications and Media
Computers and Electronics
Production and Processing
Chemistry
Clerical
Physics
Philosophy and Theology
Design
Biology
Personnel and Human Resources
Sales and Marketing
Sociology and Anthropology
Foreign Language
Economics and Accounting
History and Archeology
Wages
Massachusetts
$33,260
Nevada
$30,860
Washington
$29,880
California
$27,930
Connecticut
$27,600
New Jersey
$25,780
Florida
$25,670
Arkansas
$25,540
Louisiana
$25,430
New York
$25,380
Maryland
$24,570
Virginia
$24,210
Illinois
$23,940
North Carolina
$23,830
Rhode Island
$23,820
Delaware
$23,570
Michigan
$23,370
Tennessee
$23,360
Pennsylvania
$22,500
New Hampshire
$22,350
Arizona
$22,120
Kentucky
$21,820
Nebraska
$21,390
Maine
$21,240
Colorado
$20,670
Texas
$20,600
New Mexico
$20,320
Iowa
$19,850
South Carolina
$19,750
Minnesota
$19,710
Oklahoma
$19,560
Indiana
$19,070
North Dakota
$18,990
Oregon
$18,970
Wisconsin
$18,630
Georgia
$18,470
Ohio
$18,400
Mississippi
$18,030
West Virginia
$17,870
Alabama
$17,730
Kansas
$17,690
Utah
$17,560
Puerto Rico
$16,320
Skills
Service Orientation
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Instructing
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Negotiation
Active Learning
Writing
Persuasion
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Learning Strategies
Management of Personnel Resources
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Operations Analysis
Mathematics
Equipment Maintenance
Quality Control Analysis
Troubleshooting
Management of Material Resources
Repairing
Equipment Selection
Science
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Concern for Others
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Adaptability/Flexibility
Social Orientation
Independence
Initiative
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Physical Proximity
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Freedom to Make Decisions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Contact With Others
Frequency of Decision Making
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Coordinate or Lead Others
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Consequence of Error
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Standing
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Walking and Running
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Level of Competition
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Degree of Automation
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Duration of Typical Work Week
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Public Speaking
Exposed to Radiation
Work Schedules
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Radiation
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Decision Making
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
Remove and replace soiled linens and equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.
Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, and administering oxygen.
- Importance Supplemental-
Restrain or shackle violent patients.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
Remove and replace soiled linens and equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.
Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, and administering oxygen.
Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Restrain or shackle violent patients.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
Remove and replace soiled linens and equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, and administering oxygen.
Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Restrain or shackle violent patients.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
Remove and replace soiled linens and equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.
Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, and administering oxygen.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Restrain or shackle violent patients.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
Remove and replace soiled linens and equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, and administering oxygen.
Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Restrain or shackle violent patients.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, and administering oxygen.
Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
Remove and replace soiled linens and equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Restrain or shackle violent patients.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.
Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, and administering oxygen.
Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
Remove and replace soiled linens and equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Restrain or shackle violent patients.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Remove and replace soiled linens and equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, and administering oxygen.
Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
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.
Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Restrain or shackle violent patients.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.
Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
Remove and replace soiled linens and equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, and administering oxygen.
Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Restrain or shackle violent patients.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
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)
Some College Courses