EMS Job Positions

[RC25]

Ok, I have heard that in some states, if a paramedic can not find an open position as a paramedic, they can drop back and work as an EMT-advanced without a seperate license. Does anyone know if this is true or not?? Is it true in TN and AL??

 

[usafmedic45]

I wouldn't see why not. It's going the other way (practicing above your level of credentialing) that would be an issue.

 

[RC25]

EMS Positions

Ok, I have heard that in some states, if a paramedic can not find an open position as a medic, they can drop back and work as an EMT-advanced. Is this true?? Is it true for TN or AL?? Thanks

 

[lightsandsirens5]

It makes sense. I have never heard of it, and I think the problem would be keeping proficient in your skills. That being said, I know in Washington, you can only work to the level your agency will sponsor you to. For example, I am an I-85 (Ok....well now with name changes I am a WA State Advanced EMT....but whatever). But until things changed about a year ago, my fire department would only sponsor me up to EMT-B. Even though I work on the ambulance as an EMT-I, when working for the FD, I had to work as a basic.

 

[jgmedic]

http://emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=24784

Dear and fuzzy Lord! new people, stop making the same thread in multiple forums. To answer your question, call the county or state EMS office in TN or AL, in CA, yes you can work as an EMT if you are a medic. There are hundreds of people doing this in SoCal alone while waiting for the job market to pick up.

 

[TransportJockey]

Threads merged. OP, please don't do that again