emergency-ambulance-driver/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — emergency ambulance driver

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 29-2042.00 (Emergency Medical Technicians).

Task statements

• [nan] Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
• [nan] Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
• [nan] Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
• [nan] Comfort and reassure patients.
• [nan] Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of survivors, or to receive instructions for further treatment.
• [nan] Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.
• [nan] Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease, and report case to proper authorities.
• [nan] Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
• [nan] Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
• [nan] Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment, and replenish first aid equipment and supplies.
• [nan] Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
• [nan] Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.

Detailed work activities

• Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
• Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment.
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
• Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
• Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
• Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
• Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
• Position patients for treatment or examination.
• Record patient medical histories.
• Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
• Treat medical emergencies.