Building a resume as a new EMT-B

[RachZem]

I just graduated my EMT-B program and want to hop right on the job, either on a truck or in an ER. Doesn't matter, just want to start working and get some good experience so I can get to where I want to be.

Writing a resume has never really been a problem for me but I'm not sure what to do for an EMS resume. Since I don't have any experience yet, what are the things I should put on there?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks y'all. Stay sharp out there.

 

[NomadicMedic]

Any customer service experience you may have. That's what most of this job is.

 

[akflightmedic]

Well...in all fairness, it is uncommon you will submit a "resume" for an EMT position. You will most likely fill out an online application and in some rare, still surviving institutions an actual paper application <GASP>!

 

[Carlos Danger]

Just put whatever your background is on there. Even if it isn't directly EMS related, it's still work experience and education.

 

[Tony Maximilian]

I just graduated my EMT-B program and want to hop right on the job, either on a truck or in an ER. Doesn't matter, just want to start working and get some good experience so I can get to where I want to be.

Writing a resume has never really been a problem for me but I'm not sure what to do for an EMS resume. Since I don't have any experience yet, what are the things I should put on there?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks y'all. Stay sharp out there.

Whereabouts do you live? I live the Los Angeles area, and there seem to be a number of 'resume-building' opportunities out here for new EMTs.

 

[EMS Pursuit]

Leadership, education, volunteer work, prior experience, previous team experience to name a few..... These employers are similar to Fire Department hiring based on qualities mentioned above.

 

[Qulevrius]

Writing a resume has never really been a problem for me but I'm not sure what to do for an EMS resume. Since I don't have any experience yet, what are the things I should put on there?

Objective, relevant skills, education, relevant experience (anything customer care/service is a golden ticket). And if you really want a job, get a CPT-1 ASAP.