Ambulance Drivers & Attendants

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

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$23,410

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Ambulance Drivers & Attendants do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Health Care

Training Program Areas:

Emergency Medical Technician • OCT-Only Health Care

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Work Context

  • Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  • Contact With Others
  • Physical Proximity
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Tools

  • Wheelchairs
  • Blood pressure recording units
  • Emergency response litters or stretchers or accessories
  • Patient stabilization or fall prevention devices or accessories
  • Oxygen therapy delivery system products accessories or its supplies

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Helpdesk or call center software
Computer aided dispatch software
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Service Orientation
  • Active Listening
  • Active Learning
  • Reading Comprehension

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

Education

  • 56% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 23% Some college, no degree
  • 20% Post-secondary certificate

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.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Ambulance Drivers & Attendants Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Flight Attendants

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, & Investigators

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Athletic Trainers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Adult and Community Education-Hudson

    Columbus, OH

  • Adventist University of Health Sciences

    Orlando, FL

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Realistic (Doer)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

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

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Attention
  • Controlled Movement
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Ambulance Drivers & Attendants across the country typically make.

$11.26 / hour
$23,410 /year

Entry Level

$15.66 / hour
$32,580 /year

Median Level

$22.08 / hour
$45,930 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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