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2.4 KiB
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35 lines
2.4 KiB
Markdown
# Tasks & work activities — emergency ambulance driver
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 29-2042.00 (Emergency Medical Technicians).
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## Task statements
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- **[nan]** Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
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- **[nan]** Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
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- **[nan]** Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
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- **[nan]** Comfort and reassure patients.
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- **[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.
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- **[nan]** Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.
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- **[nan]** Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease, and report case to proper authorities.
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- **[nan]** Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
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- **[nan]** Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
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- **[nan]** Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment, and replenish first aid equipment and supplies.
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- **[nan]** Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
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- **[nan]** Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
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- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
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- Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment.
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- Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
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- Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
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- Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
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- Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
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- Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
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- Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
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- Position patients for treatment or examination.
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- Record patient medical histories.
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- Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
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- Treat medical emergencies.
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