[Core] [58% incumbents] Place patients on stretchers, and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
  DWAs: Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Clean and wash rigs, ambulances, or equipment.
  DWAs: Clean vehicles or vehicle components.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
  DWAs: Drive passenger vehicles.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
  DWAs: Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
  DWAs: Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
  DWAs: Stock medical or patient care supplies.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, or administering oxygen.
  DWAs: Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Remove and replace soiled linens or equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
  DWAs: Clean vehicles or vehicle components.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Perform minor maintenance on emergency medical services vehicles, such as ambulances.
  DWAs: Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Restrain or shackle violent patients.
  DWAs: Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.
  DWAs: Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.95 lvl:4.64) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.87 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.72 lvl:2.98) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:3.35 lvl:3.18) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Law and Government (imp:3.29 lvl:2.78) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Transportation (imp:3.25 lvl:2.86) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Education and Training (imp:3.24 lvl:3.43) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.08 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Telecommunications (imp:2.96 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Administrative (imp:2.89 lvl:3.18) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Communications and Media (imp:2.65 lvl:2.54) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.59 lvl:2.74) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Psychology (imp:2.59 lvl:3.85) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Mathematics (imp:2.51 lvl:2.49) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Mechanical (imp:2.42 lvl:2.22) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Geography (imp:2.38 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Foreign Language (imp:2.38 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.33 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.23 lvl:2.07) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Biology (imp:2.11 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Chemistry (imp:1.92 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.88) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.83 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Production and Processing (imp:1.81 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.68 lvl:1.03) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Physics (imp:1.62 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.62) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.59) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Food Production (imp:1.50) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  History and Archeology (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Design (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Spatial Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Time Sharing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Written Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Rate Control (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Originality (imp:2.12 lvl:2.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.41 lvl:4.90) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.30 lvl:4.46) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Getting Information (imp:4.29 lvl:4.47) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.25 lvl:3.55) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.21 lvl:4.58) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.06 lvl:4.54) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.96 lvl:4.34) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.90 lvl:3.96) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.74 lvl:3.06) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.69 lvl:4.46) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.65 lvl:4.83) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.64 lvl:4.69) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Processing Information (imp:3.63 lvl:3.55) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.63 lvl:4.78) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.53 lvl:3.52) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.41 lvl:3.36) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.39 lvl:3.63) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.36 lvl:3.67) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.35 lvl:3.79) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.25 lvl:4.21) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.23 lvl:3.74) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.18 lvl:3.08) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Working with Computers (imp:3.09 lvl:2.89) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.08 lvl:3.26) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.06 lvl:2.33) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.01 lvl:3.15) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.98 lvl:3.25) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.95 lvl:2.53) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.88 lvl:3.24) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.84 lvl:2.33) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.83 lvl:3.02) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.75 lvl:2.58) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.66 lvl:3.05) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.61 lvl:2.80) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.55 lvl:2.76) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.50 lvl:2.41) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.49 lvl:2.53) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.38 lvl:1.82) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.33 lvl:2.42) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.33 lvl:2.11) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.11 lvl:1.93) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:4.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.55) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.50) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:2.21) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:2.09) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Empathy (imp:2.04) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Empathy (imp:2.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Perseverance (imp:1.97) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.97) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.55) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cautiousness (imp:1.53) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Optimism (imp:1.39) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation (imp:1.38) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.15) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.12) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:1.06) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.87) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Initiative (imp:0.67) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.17) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.10) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.47) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Service Orientation (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.38 lvl:1.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Repairing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 12,630
  annual_median    : $35,450
  annual_pct10     : $27,350
  annual_pct25     : $30,750
  annual_pct75     : $38,410
  annual_pct90     : $45,960
  annual_mean      : $36,210
  hourly_median    : $17.04

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Connecticut ($73,730)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($22,940)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.214x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (42 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   10,100  median: $  35,200
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,120  median: $  36,920
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      290  median: $  38,290
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       60  median: $  30,950

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (4 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   10,100  median: $  35,200
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,120  median: $  36,920
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      290  median: $  38,290
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       60  median: $  30,950

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Ambulance (similarity: 0.2278)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambulance
  QID: Q180481
  Extract: An ambulance is a medically equipped vehicle used to transport patients to treatment facilities, such as hospitals. Typically, out-of-hospital medical care is provided to the patient during the transport. Ambulances are used to respond to medical emergencies by emergency medical services (EMS), and 

  Title: Paramedic (similarity: 0.1772)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramedic
  QID: Q330204
  Extract: A paramedic is a healthcare professional trained in the medical model, whose main role has historically been to respond to emergency calls for medical help outside of a hospital. Paramedics work as part of the emergency medical services (EMS), most often in ambulances. They also have roles in emerge

  Title: Emergency medicine reform in Ukraine since 2016 (similarity: 0.3077)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_medicine_reform_in_Ukraine_since_2016
  QID: Q47336354
  Extract: 
Emergency medicine reform in Ukraine has been part of Ukraine's healthcare reform program since its launch in 2016. Managed by the Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine, the program is meant to improve the quality and speed of Ukraine's emergency medical care.

  Title: 68th Theater Medical Command (similarity: 0.3061)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/68th_Theater_Medical_Command
  QID: Q111956241
  Extract: The 68th Theater Medical Command  was constituted on 18 October 1927 in the Regular Army as the 18th Medical Regiment. Redesignated as the 68th Medical Regiment and reorganized as the 68th Medical Group, the organization served in combat in Europe in World War II and in the Republic of Vietnam. Duri

  Title: 44th Medical Brigade (similarity: 0.2444)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/44th_Medical_Brigade
  QID: Q4638076
  Extract: The 44th Medical Brigade is a US Army unit located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, providing health care and medical services to the Fort Bragg community, and continuing training in its combat support mission. It was the US Army's second operational medical brigade and, when deployed to the Republic 

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence due to comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, work activities, and related occupations. BLS wage data provides reliable market intelligence, and the role's clear position in healthcare support services is well-documented.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T02:58:02.123764+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,573
tokens_output        : 4,244
cost_usd             : $0.046478
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this specific occupation. The closest semantic matches relate to broader ambulance services and emergency medicine, but do not specifically address the non-EMT driver and attendant roles.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants provide non-emergency medical transport and support services, operating ambulances to transport patients and assisting with basic patient care under supervision. They work as support personnel to Emergency Medical Technicians, focusing primarily on safe transportation and patient handling rather than advanced medical interventions. This role serves as an entry-point into emergency medical services with responsibilities centered on vehicle operation, equipment maintenance, and basic patient assistance.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Ambulance drivers and attendants begin their shifts by inspecting ambulances and restocking medical supplies to ensure readiness for calls. They respond to transport requests, carefully loading patients onto stretchers with proper lifting techniques and securing them safely in the ambulance. During transport, they monitor patients' basic comfort and safety while driving to medical facilities or between healthcare locations. Between calls, they clean and sanitize ambulances, replace soiled linens, and perform minor vehicle maintenance. They complete required documentation and incident reports, communicating relevant patient information to receiving medical staff.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate exceptional dependability and integrity, as evidenced by the highest work style importance ratings in O*NET data. They possess strong service orientation and social perceptiveness, enabling effective patient interaction during potentially stressful situations. Successful ambulance drivers and attendants combine practical mechanical aptitude with genuine compassion for helping others, maintaining composure under pressure while following established protocols. They thrive on routine yet meaningful work that directly impacts patient care, preferring structured environments with clear procedures over abstract problem-solving scenarios.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require only a high school diploma, with 56.3% of workers entering with this education level according to O*NET data. Some employers prefer candidates with post-secondary certificates in healthcare or emergency services (19.6% of workers), while others value some college coursework (23.1%). New hires typically complete on-the-job training covering vehicle operation, patient handling techniques, basic first aid, and medical equipment use. Previous experience in customer service, healthcare support, or transportation can be advantageous for demonstrating the dependability and people skills essential to this role.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Ambulance drivers and attendants often advance to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) positions after gaining experience and completing additional certification training. Some transition into related healthcare support roles such as nursing assistants or medical assistants within hospital systems. Others may pursue specialized training to become paramedics, representing a significant career advancement requiring substantial additional education. Alternative pathways include supervisory positions within ambulance services, training roles, or transitions into other transportation or public safety careers.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 12,630 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $35,450 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with salaries ranging from $27,350 to $45,960 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is substantial, with Connecticut offering the highest median wages at $73,730 compared to Puerto Rico's $22,940, representing a 3.21x ratio difference. Employment is concentrated heavily in Health Care and Social Assistance (10,100 workers), followed by government services (2,120 workers). The role's job zone classification of 2 indicates minimal preparation requirements, making it accessible for workforce entry while providing stable employment in the growing healthcare sector.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This occupation faces low automation risk due to the critical human elements of patient care and emergency response that characterize the work. The core activities of assisting and caring for others (importance 4.4) and performing direct patient services cannot be easily automated, as they require human judgment, empathy, and adaptability. While vehicle technology may advance with automated driving features, the patient care responsibilities and need for human oversight in emergency situations will continue to require human workers for the foreseeable future.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Emergency Medical Technicians (29-2042.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct career advancement path with shared work activities in emergency medical services and patient care
    data: Related occupation listed as Primary-Short
    data: Shared work activities: Assisting and Caring for Others (4.4 importance)
    data: Both operate in emergency medical services environment
  [skill_overlap] Nursing Assistants (31-1131.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share patient care responsibilities and service orientation with similar transferable skills
    data: Related occupation listed as Primary-Short
    data: Shared transferable skill: Service Orientation (3.5 importance)
    data: Both perform direct patient care activities
  [task_similarity] Orderlies (31-1132.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Similar patient handling and transport duties within healthcare settings
    data: Related occupation listed as Primary-Short
    data: Shared work activity: Assisting and Caring for Others
    data: Both involve patient lifting and transport responsibilities
  [skill_overlap] Bus Drivers, School or Special Client (53-3022.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared vehicle operation responsibilities and passenger safety focus
    data: Both in Job Zone 2
    data: Shared work activity: Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.3 importance)
    data: Both require commercial driving skills
  [riasec_cluster] Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (33-9092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both demonstrate Realistic-Social RIASEC patterns with emergency response and people-helping focus
    data: Related occupation listed as Primary-Long
    data: Realistic orientation (6.45) with Social secondary (4.73)
    data: Both provide emergency assistance and safety services

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['ambulance driver', 'ambulance attendant', 'emergency vehicle operator', 'medical transport driver', 'EMT assistant', 'emergency care attendant', 'ambulance technician', 'medical vehicle operator']
  exclude_keywords : ['emergency medical technician', 'paramedic', 'nurse', 'doctor', 'firefighter']
  title_patterns   : ['*ambulance*driver*', '*ambulance*attendant*', '*emergency*vehicle*operator*', '*medical*transport*', '*EMS*driver*']
  common_variations: ['ambulance operator', 'medical transport attendant', 'emergency vehicle driver', 'ambulance aide', 'medical vehicle attendant', 'transport technician', 'emergency transport driver', 'ambulance support staff']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['others', 'tendency', 'medical', 'equipment', 'emergency', 'services', 'principles', 'care', 'includes', 'techniques', 'control', 'objects', 'patient', 'ambulances', 'human', 'ideas', 'patients', 'problems', 'materials', 'orientation']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
others                     44  0.01633  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  inference:9%  dwas:2%
tendency                   42  0.01558  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
medical                    29  0.01076  wikipedia            wikipedia:52%  inference:34%  onet_tasks:7%
equipment                  28  0.01039  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:7%  inference:7%
emergency                  18  0.00668  wikipedia            wikipedia:44%  inference:44%  onet_tasks:11%
services                   17  0.00631  inference            inference:41%  onet_dimensions:35%  wikipedia:18%
principles                 16  0.00594  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
care                       15  0.00557  wikipedia            wikipedia:47%  inference:33%  onet_dimensions:13%
includes                   13  0.00482  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
techniques                 12  0.00445  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  inference:17%
control                    12  0.00445  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00445  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
patient                    12  0.00445  inference            inference:83%  dwas:8%  wikipedia:8%
ambulances                 11  0.00408  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:45%  wikipedia:27%  inference:27%
human                      11  0.00408  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:36%
ideas                      11  0.00408  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
patients                   10  0.00371  wikipedia            wikipedia:30%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:20%
problems                   10  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
materials                  10  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
activities                 10  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ambulance                   9  0.00334  inference            inference:78%  onet_tasks:11%  wikipedia:11%
vehicles                    9  0.00334  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:44%  onet_tasks:11%
procedures                  9  0.00334  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
providing                   9  0.00334  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00334  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00334  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
quickly                     9  0.00334  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
vehicle                     8  0.00297  inference            inference:50%  dwas:25%  onet_dimensions:12%
identifying                 8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%