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- Annual Median Wage$ 23,359$22,880
$32,557Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Moderately Growing
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons, as well as assisting in lifting patients.
What do they typically do
- Remove and replace soiled linens or equipment to maintain sanitary conditions
- Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants
- Restrain or shackle violent patients
- Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances
- Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, or administering oxygen
- Earn and maintain appropriate certifications
- Report facts about accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials
- Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.7%Job Opening 3Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs1516Change 1