Alternative career options for medics

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First a little background about me. I am a 10 year paramedic and throughout those 10 years I have worked in a variety of EMS systems. I have worked inter facility, intercity 911, rural 911 and as a remote medic off shore.

I am looking to relocate to NYC in the next six months and while the idea of running 911 in that system is appealing I'm interested in what other opportunities are around. I am very interested in a position as an organ transplant coordinator or something similar. I don't know if I could handle the 9-5 grind after so many years. :)

I'm just curious what some other folks have done as paramedics specifically in the NYC area?

AAS - Paramedicine, BA - business (no desire to go back to that world lol)
 
Not really NYC but I transitioned to the oilfield last year and now run a medical clinic. I absolutely love it.
 
Are running a clinic in the oil patch? Or another area?
 
I live on the east coast and work in the northern Alberta oil sands. My understanding is there are similar jobs across the USA or offshore . I work 2 weeks on 2 weeks off( there are a variety of schedule) my employer covers flights and all living / expenses while on rotation. Depending. On the clinic I am in charge or regular staff . I usually work with other medics and rns. You will also more than likely have expanded scope meds and skills. Suturing and antibiotics for example.
Sorry I have no info for NYC but just wanted to let you know there are other options.
 
I worked 2 weeks on 2 off in the Gulf of Mexico. We had a similar expanded scope and I have quite a few of the required off shore credentials. I'm curious who you work for can you pm me?
 
tcrosby said:
I worked 2 weeks on 2 off in the Gulf of Mexico. We had a similar expanded scope and I have quite a few of the required off shore credentials. I'm curious who you work for can you pm me?
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I've been looking at offshore and ran into SMS, an Acadian ambulance company. Supposedly they are pretty good to work for and the pay is good
 
I worked for SMS it is a great company to work for. Decent pay, good schedule and depending on your supervisor pretty good autonomy to practice.
 
tcrosby said:
I worked for SMS it is a great company to work for. Decent pay, good schedule and depending on your supervisor pretty good autonomy to practice.
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I'm glad you posted lol. I was wondering about that company as I'm tempted on applying there for a change of pace and scenery
 
Medic Tim said:
I live on the east coast and work in the northern Alberta oil sands. My understanding is there are similar jobs across the USA or offshore . I work 2 weeks on 2 weeks off( there are a variety of schedule) my employer covers flights and all living / expenses while on rotation. Depending. On the clinic I am in charge or regular staff . I usually work with other medics and rns. You will also more than likely have expanded scope meds and skills. Suturing and antibiotics for example.
Sorry I have no info for NYC but just wanted to let you know there are other options.
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Sounds Interesting and a little different! :rolleyes:
 
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