So I just called ATC about a field medic position job I found online .. It was indeed for a basic position and they are now no longer going to higher paramedics for the next two years. You will have to work as a basic for two years even if your a paramedic until that time is up and they will then consider you for a paramedic. This totally sucks considering they're only paying 15.00 an hour which is actually not no where near enough money to provide for a family nor even enough time for you to utilize your acls paramedic skills at a part time job, since it's a 56 hour work week ...Guess I'm applying out of state since Houston and Dallas are really crappy places to live on a paramedic salary and Austin was a shining star for A place where paramedics can make a decent living...here comes the 5 million applicants for 5 positions...this sucks.
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wasnt exaclty sure where to post this considering its both updated information about a prior NEWS thread and invovles employment..guess i chose wrong ,,.sorry boutthat
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$43,680 as an EMT is not enough to provide for a family in Texas with a lower cost of living? You realize that's about the average salary for Paramedics/firefighters/Police in DFW, and they live just fine? And have a helluva lot more responsibility than an EMT?
Then again, you said "Not no where near"... taking in to account the double negative, you said it IS near enough....
Then again, you said "Not no where near"... taking in to account the double negative, you said it IS near enough....
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I did start out a little pessimistic...its actually paramedic pay for a basic, it just sucks considering Im becoming a new paramedic and Austin Travis is a great system to work for and now I have to compete with 5000+ EMT's who graduate every three months here for the job and no utilizing my new patch?!...
There will be more people turn out for that job than Austin's fire dept hiring process,> 7,000 the first day.
But From their point of view...thats a better selection to choose from
There will be more people turn out for that job than Austin's fire dept hiring process,> 7,000 the first day.
But From their point of view...thats a better selection to choose from
Lower cost of living in Austin?! seriously...Where in Austin can you find a nice little duplex or house for your family for less than 1300 a month not including utilities? that of course isnt in the middle of a low income high crime area??
I mean you can make it..but Williamson county pays 56K+ a year for a reason..
Please post link!!
I mean you can make it..but Williamson county pays 56K+ a year for a reason..
Please post link!!
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Or... commute and save money? Move to Travis county...still in ATcEMS service area, cheaper COLI.
According to all the COLI figures I've seen, the only real differnce between where I live and Austin is housing, where it's really only 40% more expensive. A $43,000 salary here is equal to a $49,000 salary in Austin, NOT a huge difference, and still less than ATcEMS starts off at.
According to all the COLI figures I've seen, the only real differnce between where I live and Austin is housing, where it's really only 40% more expensive. A $43,000 salary here is equal to a $49,000 salary in Austin, NOT a huge difference, and still less than ATcEMS starts off at.
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That's not bad money, but it is unfortunate to hear ATEMS dropping Paramedic hires.
I really can't remember the last time they had a hiring process ... I could be wrong but from what I hear their system is awesome and most people don't leave.... Williamson county takes care of their civil servicemen... I personally love to be able to work with them... It's also a really great place for a family
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I feel like ATCEMS had an academy recently but I could be wrong. I read somewhere, maybe it was from a link I found on here I can't remember, that they aren't running double medic trucks anymore either.
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WilCo just had a hiring process. My buddy just got hired and should be starting any day. It seems they hire about twice per year.
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They have an email list to alert you to hiring processes. Fish would have more info than I, though.
Wilco hires in Jan and Aug of every year, the spots are few because people do not leave Wilco often. If you go to www.wilco.org and go to the human resources section and then job openings, you can fill out a job interest card to be alerted whenever a hiring process is about to happen.
I dont understand why you are acting so mad about this. ATC is transitioning to medic/basic crews away from double medic. If you want to work for them than this is the process to go thru. Start at this and work your way up. In the end if you are looking long term it will be worth it.
ATC had a hiring process last summer I believe. I know a couple of people that just began working solo that were hired then.
Plenty of openings around central Texas. Acadian is showing some, especially in San Antonio where they are a 911 provider. Acadian is offering a paramedic sign on bonus for Houston as well...Medic pay is more than $15hr.
Looks like Wilco may hire again this summer if you want to wait.
ATC had a hiring process last summer I believe. I know a couple of people that just began working solo that were hired then.
Plenty of openings around central Texas. Acadian is showing some, especially in San Antonio where they are a 911 provider. Acadian is offering a paramedic sign on bonus for Houston as well...Medic pay is more than $15hr.
Looks like Wilco may hire again this summer if you want to wait.
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You mean in Bexar county... Just sayin'
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So lets just make sure everyone knows Im clueless when it comes to Texas, but isn't Austin county like the most coveted job ? or very close ? Is it normal to become a new medic and have a good shot at a place like that right out of school ? In CA medics are a dime a dozen, you would be lucky to do bls/als transport and occasionally get put in the 911 system as a new starting medic. It takes years to work your way up over here, yes you can occansionlly get on with a rural system but thats only if you know people. Im am ecstatic about the fact that TX has so many job openings, especially compared to CA. All the new medics in CA would be super happy with a job, let alone something like Austin.
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I don't know about it being coveted as The top place, but they do pay well and have a good reputation. There's several systems in Texas that are just as respected if not more, with similar or greater pay.
You mean in Bexar county... Just sayin'
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