Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 95'099 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 114'517 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 135'125 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 103'000 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Transportsanitäter/in BP
You safely transport patients and organise emergency calls.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Transportsanitäter plan and carry out planned transports of patients in non-critical condition.
In emergency services, you take charge of planned journeys for patients in stable health. You coordinate processes, assess risks, and guarantee safe transport. Your role blends basic medical care with precise logistics and teamwork. You drive emergency vehicles and monitor patient health throughout the trip. You work closely with specialists and adapt quickly to changing situations.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryMedical Technology
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Technical Engineer VMware. Based on 24 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+36% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 95'750 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 110'400 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 128'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 130'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 117'487 | 16 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Transportsanitäter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1 Jahr, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The main path leads through a one-year, part-time course to the federal specialist certificate.
Typical training path
Transportsanitäter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Abschluss auf Sekundarstufe-II (berufliche Grundbildung, Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasiale Maturität) or equivalent qualification
- At least 2 years of professional experience after secondary level II
- At least 1 year of experience in a rescue or transport service (must not be more than 1 year ago)
- Authorization to drive ambulance vehicles
- Valid certificate for the "BLS-AED-SRC" complete course
Requirements
- Physical resilience
- Psychological resilience
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you already have relevant professional experience in emergency services.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Decisiveness
- Team spirit
- Stress resistance
- Driving skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the emergency vehicle and check the medical equipment before departure. During the drive with lights and sirens, you keep in touch with the patient and record vital signs.
- You plan and organise planned patient transports for people in stable condition.
- Upon arrival at the scene, you immediately assess the situation and the risks.
- You communicate with those affected and quickly start pre-hospital measures.
- Until specialists arrive, you provide first aid and monitor the condition.
- You drive the emergency vehicle and strictly follow traffic rules.
- During the drive, you record relevant information for the handover at the hospital.
- You manage the technical infrastructure and ensure the vehicle is ready for use.
Working conditions
You work in emergency services and rescue organisations that are staffed around the clock. Your workplace shifts between the vehicle, the base, and the scene of the incident.
Where to learn
- Forum Berufsbildung Rettungswesen c/o BfB Büro für Bildungsfragen AGBahnhofstr. 20, 8800 Thalwil
- Interverband für RettungswesenBahnhofstrasse 55, 5000 Aarau
- Swiss Paramedic AssociationBahnhofstr. 7b, 6210 Sursee
Strengths
- Decisiveness
- Team spirit
- Stress resistance
- Driving skills
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Changing duties
- Responsibility
- Physical strain
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