12010 AMBULANCE DRIVER
Drives ambulance to transport sick, injured or convalescent persons.
Places patients on stretcher and loads stretcher into ambulance, usually
with help of ambulance attendant. Takes sick or injured persons to
hospital, or convalescents to destination, using knowledge and skill in
driving to avoid sudden motions detrimental to patients. Changes soiled
linen on stretcher. Administers first aid as needed. May shackle violent
patients. May report facts concerning accident or emergency to hospital
personnel or law enforcement officials.
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