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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.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
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Median pay

$34,330
Median annual pay for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

-1.3%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

1,400
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

12,300
Estimated U.S. employment for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

-200
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Critical Thinking
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Active Learning
  4. 4Reading Comprehension
  5. 5Speaking
  6. 6Monitoring

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2English Language
  3. 3Public Safety and Security
  4. 4Administration and Management
  5. 5Law and Government
  6. 6Transportation

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Problem Sensitivity
  3. 3Oral Expression
  4. 4Deductive Reasoning
  5. 5Near Vision
  6. 6Speech Recognition

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Social
  3. 3Conventional
  4. 4Investigative
  5. 5Enterprising
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Stress Tolerance
  3. 3Self-Control
  4. 4Integrity
  5. 5Cooperation
  6. 6Adaptability

Work activities

  1. 1Assisting and Caring for Others
  2. 2Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  3. 3Getting Information
  4. 4Documenting/Recording Information
  5. 5Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  6. 6Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Work context

  1. 1Health and Safety of Other Workers
  2. 2Contact With Others
  3. 3Physical Proximity
  4. 4Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  5. 5Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  6. 6Frequency of Decision Making

Representative tasks

  • 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.
  • Place patients on stretchers, and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
  • Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
  • Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
  • Perform minor maintenance on emergency medical services vehicles, such as ambulances.
  • Clean and wash rigs, ambulances, or equipment.

Software and tools

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Sources

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