Emergency room technician vs ambulance driver

The differences between emergency room technicians and ambulance drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an ambulance driver has an average salary of $53,002, which is higher than the $35,967 average annual salary of an emergency room technician.

The top three skills for an emergency room technician include patients, EMT and BLS. The most important skills for an ambulance driver are patients, emergency calls, and CPR.

Emergency room technician vs ambulance driver overview

	Emergency Room Technician	Ambulance Driver
Yearly salary	$35,967	$53,002
Hourly rate	$17.29	$25.48
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	129,444	12,508
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	36	36
Years of experience	-	-

Emergency room technician vs ambulance driver salary

Emergency room technicians and ambulance drivers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Emergency Room Technician	Ambulance Driver
Average salary	$35,967	$53,002
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $45,000	Between $32,000 And $85,000
Highest paying City	-	-
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Differences between emergency room technician and ambulance driver education

There are a few differences between an emergency room technician and an ambulance driver in terms of educational background:

	Emergency Room Technician	Ambulance Driver
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	Nursing	Business
Most common college	-	-

Emergency room technician vs ambulance driver demographics

Here are the differences between emergency room technicians' and ambulance drivers' demographics:

	Emergency Room Technician	Ambulance Driver
Average age	36	36
Gender ratio	Male, 41.5% Female, 58.5%	Male, 75.8% Female, 24.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.5% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 4.5% White, 67.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 4.5% White, 67.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between emergency room technician and ambulance driver duties and responsibilities

Emergency room technician example responsibilities.

Perform CPR and other emergency care as directed (O2therapy, EKG monitoring, use of other specialize medical equipment).
Ensure required brochures and pamphlets of HIPPA are available to patients in all clinics.
Transport patients from ER to various areas of the hospital such as radiology, oncology, or ICU.
Demonstrate compassion and sensitivity to patients and family.
Perform and interpret all electrocardiograms (ECG's) on cardiac patients.
Assist orthopedic MD and fellows with traction pins, casting, splinting and amputations.

Ambulance driver example responsibilities.

Utilize company-provide app equip with GPS to accept/decline assignments and manage details of transports.
Provide medical emergency response, non-emergency transport services, event medical services, manage transportation services and paramedic and EMT training.
Train in CPR skills, first-aid services, patient care and safety during travel.
Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injure, or convalescent persons.
Certify as a first responder.
Load/Unload walkers and fold up wheelchairs.

Emergency room technician vs ambulance driver skills

Common emergency room technician skills

Patients, 23%
EMT, 9%
BLS, 7%
Emergency Room, 6%
CPR, 6%
Phlebotomy, 6%

Common ambulance driver skills

Patients, 36%
Emergency Calls, 12%
CPR, 11%
Ambulances, 6%
Patient Transport, 4%
Medical Appointments, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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