HealthcareISCO 3258
Emergency ambulance driver
Emergency ambulance drivers use emergency vehicles to respond to medical emergencies and support the work of paramedics, move patients safely, take note of changes in the patient's vital signs and report to the paramedics in charge, ensuring the medical equipment is well stored, transported and functional, under supervision and on order of a doctor of medicine.
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Rate 5 of the 32 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
drive ambulance under emergency conditions
provide first aid
empathise with the healthcare user
monitor patients during transfer to hospital
transfer patients to and from ambulance vehicles
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (32)
hygiene in a health care settinghygiene in a health care settingThe procedures related to maintaining a hygienic environment within a health care setting such as hospitals and clinics. It can range from hand washing to cleaning and disinfection of medical equipmen...health care legislationhealth care legislationThe patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.special equipment in emergencyspecial equipment in emergencyThe usage of the specific medical and life support equipment on ambulance vehicles, according to skill level.health care occupation-specific ethicshealth care occupation-specific ethicsThe moral standards and procedures, ethical questions and obligations specific to occupations in a health care setting such as respect for human dignity, self-determination, informed consent and patie...operational tactics for emergency responsesoperational tactics for emergency responsesThe characteristics and proceedings of operational tactics for emergency responses especially at major incidents and catastrophes.infection controlinfection controlThe routes of transmission and methods of preventing spread of common and important infecting organisms together with the methods available for sterilisation and disinfection of pathogenic organisms i...pathogenic microorganismspathogenic microorganismsThe main classes of pathogenic microorganisms, the spread of infection and the use of universal precautions.resuscitationresuscitationThe emergency procedure applied to individuals with no pulse to restore them to consciousness.human anatomyhuman anatomyThe dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and ...emergency casesemergency casesThe emergency cases with different disease patterns and syndromes, the special emergency cases and their appropriate interventions.first aidfirst aidThe emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.medical dispatchmedical dispatchThe concepts of a medical dispatch system and its use which consists in performing criteria based medical dispatch, answering emergency calls, and operating computer aided dispatch systems.drive ambulance under emergency conditionsdrive ambulance under emergency conditionsDrive and operate ambulance in response to emergency situations, at a safe and controlled speed, complying with laws, regulations and standards for this type of activity.provide first aidprovide first aidAdminister cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.empathise with the healthcare userempathise with the healthcare userUnderstand the background of clients` and patients’ symptoms, difficulties and behaviour. Be empathetic about their issues; showing respect and reinforcing their autonomy, self-esteem and independence...monitor patients during transfer to hospitalmonitor patients during transfer to hospitalMonitor and take note of any changes in the vital signs of the patients being transferred to the hospital for further medical diagnosis and treatment.transfer patients to and from ambulance vehiclestransfer patients to and from ambulance vehiclesTransfer patients safely to and from ambulance vehicles by making use of appropriate equipment and manual handling skills that prevent harming the patient during transportation.communicate in healthcarecommunicate in healthcareCommunicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.write reports on emergency caseswrite reports on emergency casesRecord the patient`s condition or injury from the start of the takeover in the ambulance, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment.transfer patientstransfer patientsUse the most appropriate techniques to handle and move patients in and out of an ambulance, hospital bed, wheelchair, etc.comply with quality standards related to healthcare practicecomply with quality standards related to healthcare practiceApply quality standards related to risk management, safety procedures, patients feedback, screening and medical devices in daily practice, as they are recognized by the national professional associati...assist ambulance paramedicsassist ambulance paramedicsHelp ambulance paramedics by carrying out basic diagnostic procedures under their direct supervision, handling urgent hospital admissions and any other type of support needed by paramedics in order to...comply with legislation related to health carecomply with legislation related to health careComply with the regional and national health legislation which regulates relations between suppliers, payers, vendors of the healthcare industry and patients, and the delivery of healthcare services.maintain emergency vehicle equipmentmaintain emergency vehicle equipmentMaintain emergency vehicles and the associated medical and communication equipment, replenishing first-aid equipment and supplies as needed.listen activelylisten activelyGive attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of cus...adhere to organisational guidelinesadhere to organisational guidelinesAdhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.tolerate stresstolerate stressMaintain a temperate mental state and effective performance under pressure or adverse circumstances.clean vehicle interiorsclean vehicle interiorsRemove dirt, rubbish or impurities of the interior of vehicles, including consoles and dashboards; vacuum car seats and carpets; clean hinges and door trims.position patients undergoing interventionsposition patients undergoing interventionsPosition or immobilise patients correctly for safe and effective interventions.operate an emergency communication systemoperate an emergency communication systemEfficiently operate common communication systems used in emergencies, such as base station mobile transmitters and receivers, portable transmitters and receivers, repeaters, cellular phones, pagers, a...ensure ambulance roadworthinessensure ambulance roadworthinessCheck, prior to service, that the ambulance is working properly and that no technical defaults are risking the continuation of the ambulance service.follow verbal instructionsfollow verbal instructionsHave the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.
Optional (14) — show
childbirthchildbirthThe process of delivering a baby, the symptoms and signs of labour, the expulsion of the baby and all the related steps and procedures, including the ones related to complications and pre-mature birth...disability caredisability careThe specific methods and practices used in providing care to people with physical, intellectual and learning disabilities.pharmacologypharmacologyPharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.sanitary technologysanitary technologyThe characteristics and usage of medicinal products and sanitary technical equipment.operate specialised equipment in emergencyoperate specialised equipment in emergencyOperate equipment such as external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators, spinal and traction splints and intravenous drips in advanced life-support environments, taking electrocardiograms w...perform multiple tasks at the same timeperform multiple tasks at the same timeExecute multiple tasks at the same time, being aware of key priorities.pilot boat for medical emergency servicespilot boat for medical emergency servicesBe able to pilot a boat in order to respond to medical emergencies and provide medical help in areas not accessible by vehicles or helicopters.maintain order at scenes of accidentsmaintain order at scenes of accidentsMaintain order at emergency scenes dispersing crowds and keeping family and friends from touching the patient.drive helicopter under emergency conditionsdrive helicopter under emergency conditionsDrive an emergency medical helicopter to deliver medical care where no ground vehicle can go, following strict procedures and national legislation.handle patient traumahandle patient traumaAssess the competences, needs, and limitations of people affected by trauma, referring the patients to specialised trauma services where appropriate.decontaminate ambulance interiordecontaminate ambulance interiorDecontaminate the interior of the emergency vehicle following treatment of a patient with infectious disease.assess nature of injury in emergencyassess nature of injury in emergencyAssess the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritise a plan for medical treatment.communicate in foreign languages with health service providerscommunicate in foreign languages with health service providersApply foreign languages in communicating with health service providers such as doctors and nurses.apply organisational techniquesapply organisational techniquesEmploy a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the set goals set such as detailed planning of personnel's schedules. Use these resources efficiently and s...
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Frequently asked questions
What does an emergency ambulance driver do?
Emergency ambulance drivers use emergency vehicles to respond to medical emergencies and support the work of paramedics, move patients safely, take note of changes in the patient's vital signs and report to the paramedics in charge, ensuring the medical equipment is well stored, transported and functional, under supervision and on order of a doctor of medicine.
What skills does an emergency ambulance driver need?
An emergency ambulance driver needs 32 essential skills, including hygiene in a health care setting, health care legislation, special equipment in emergency, health care occupation-specific ethics, operational tactics for emergency responses.
Will AI replace emergency ambulance driver jobs?
The AI disruption score for emergency ambulance driver is 13/100 (very low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: write reports on emergency cases, comply with legislation related to health care, communicate in foreign languages with health service providers. Most resilient: transfer patients to and from ambulance vehicles, tolerate stress, pilot boat for medical emergency services.
AI Replacement Risk
13/ 100
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