Occupation information for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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• 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.
• Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.
• Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, or administering oxygen.

Tools:

• Ambulances
• Blood pressure recording units
• Desktop computers
• Goggles
• Gurneys or scissor lifts

Technology:

• Electronic mail software
• Helpdesk or call center software
• Map creation software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software

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