EMS Related Jobs

[Fry14MN]

I'm in the middle of my EMT Certificate and I'm wanting to try and find a job more closely related to the EMS field. I have a great job now that I've had for 3 years, make good money but its just not doing it for me. I've always had a steady work history and my resume shows long-term jobs and advancement with every job. I've been in Management for the last 2 years. My questions to you is, is there a job that I could do in the EMS field that could just get me "in the door" so to speak. It would be entry level, I get that, I'm not worried about starting at the bottom again. I can be humble about it. I've looked into Clerical type jobs at local hospitals and clinics as well.

 

[gotbeerz001]

You mean, something other than an EMT position?

 

[Fry14MN]

Yes, I don't know if there is something else or not. If there isn't then I'm just SOL until I'm done with my certification.

 

[gotbeerz001]

Oh, I gotcha. Some ambulance companies have "logistics staff" where you clean the ambulances and restock the cabinets etc. A great way to learn where everything is, get a foot in the door for an EMT spot and still be flexible enough to fit with your school schedule.

 

[Fry14MN]

That's why I was looking into some Clerical/Admin type jobs at the local hospital but I don't really want to sit at a desk all day.

 

[Fry14MN]

Thanks, gotshirtz001, I will check into that.

 

[Underoath87]

I'd just wait 2 more months, then start applying for EMT jobs.

 

[Qulevrius]

There are ambulance companies out there that hire dispatchers who aren't EMTs. Not sure if they require EMD certs, but I've seen people doing it.

 

[Chewy20]

If you have a good job now, the smart thing to do would be to keep working that gig for the next couple of months. EMS isn't going anywhere.

 

[mgr22]

If you're in an area where you can volunteer, that can be a good way to get introduced to EMS.

 

[Fry14MN]

Thanks everyone for the responses. The job I work now is 6 days a week 10 hours days and I manage to go to school in between there as well so if I can volunteer I will sure try.

 

[canardroti]

ER Tech?