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To start I got my EMT license about 6 months ago, actually I got them officially In July after I passed my state exam(Here In Chicago National Registry Is not required). In doing so I have applied for I think about 7 private companies(Elite,ATI,Lifeline,ER,Vandenburg, and some other places that I can't remember). I have no clue why I haven't been called for a position, I have no felonies, no criminal history of any kind, I'm clean as a drop, and I also finished In my EMT course with an 87% and got an 85% on my state exam. During this long lay off I have tried to review every day because I know I've lost memories about a lot of things I learned In that short EMT course, I also during this period try to choke myself Into remembering every single thing but I just become so miserable and stop reviewing because I get bored and say to myself that I should know this material. During this time I've also become very depressed, being an EMT/Medic Is something I've always wanted to do my entire life, just the responsibility of having a patients life in my hands and finding the right course of action through assessment to treat a patient Is just so exciting to me. This Is what brought me to ems and Is why I have so much respect for current and past EMTs/Medics because they're at the forefront of a patient going through a crisis. Although this Is something I'd love to do, It's also something I've questioned I wanted to do lately due to the fact that I'm very anti-social and the long lay off not doing anything, and just forgetting all of the things I learned In that course. Some days I think to myself that I won't be able to know what I'm doing even If I do get a job due to this long lay off. My life Is very frustrating right now, I'm not sure what to do. Also wanted to ask do you Immediately have to drive an ambulance when you start working as an EMT or is their some kind of driving course you have to take? What do private EMTs do, I've heard they just essentially take vitals and transport patients to appointments/Dialysis Is this true? Thanks In advance for all replies.
 
drose said:
To start I got my EMT license about 6 months ago, actually I got them officially In July after I passed my state exam(Here In Chicago National Registry Is not required). In doing so I have applied for I think about 7 private companies(Elite,ATI,Lifeline,ER,Vandenburg, and some other places that I can't remember). I have no clue why I haven't been called for a position, I have no felonies, no criminal history of any kind, I'm clean as a drop, and I also finished In my EMT course with an 87% and got an 85% on my state exam. During this long lay off I have tried to review every day because I know I've lost memories about a lot of things I learned In that short EMT course, I also during this period try to choke myself Into remembering every single thing but I just become so miserable and stop reviewing because I get bored and say to myself that I should know this material. During this time I've also become very depressed, being an EMT/Medic Is something I've always wanted to do my entire life, just the responsibility of having a patients life in my hands and finding the right course of action through assessment to treat a patient Is just so exciting to me. This Is what brought me to ems and Is why I have so much respect for current and past EMTs/Medics because they're at the forefront of a patient going through a crisis. Although this Is something I'd love to do, It's also something I've questioned I wanted to do lately due to the fact that I'm very anti-social and the long lay off not doing anything, and just forgetting all of the things I learned In that course. Some days I think to myself that I won't be able to know what I'm doing even If I do get a job due to this long lay off. My life Is very frustrating right now, I'm not sure what to do. Also wanted to ask do you Immediately have to drive an ambulance when you start working as an EMT or is their some kind of driving course you have to take? What do private EMTs do, I've heard they just essentially take vitals and transport patients to appointments/Dialysis Is this true? Thanks In advance for all replies.
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I'll admit that I don't know much at all about the job situation where you live. That said, even if it isn't required you might want to take the NREMT. If anything it will allow you portability if you want to move elsewhere to get a job.
 
Sorry but I'm too lazy right now to read that blob of text.

6 months you could have completed the better portion of a medic program.

When the job market is flooded, you either find a new market or find a way to make yourself more marketable. In EMS the only option is moving to medic.
 
Haha It's cool man this is a long post, and I wanted to go straight to Medic school but school counselors and EMT Instructors told me I need at least 6 months of experience before I can go Into a medic program.
 
drose said:
Haha It's cool man this is a long post, and I wanted to go straight to Medic school but school counselors and EMT Instructors told me I need at least 6 months of experience before I can go Into a medic program.
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Ah. Join a volunteer core. Still counts.

Here you don't need jack. Just a check for $8000 and come on in. (As it should be)

For the future, breaking your post up into a few paragraphs is much more visually pleasing.
 
NYMedic828 said:
Ah. Join a volunteer core. Still counts.

Here you don't need jack. Just a check for $8000 and come on in. (As it should be)

For the future, breaking your post up into a few paragraphs is much more visually pleasing.
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Alright will do, and yeah I wish It was that easy here, here the 6 months of experience may still not be enough because you also go through an Interview, get extensive background checks Including your GPA, and after that the Instructors and leaders of the Medic program will choose If you're capable of joining the program.
 
drose said:
Alright will do, and yeah I wish It was that easy here, here the 6 months of experience may still not be enough because you also go through an Interview, get extensive background checks Including your GPA, and after that the Instructors and leaders of the Medic program will choose If you're capable of joining the program.
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Where is here?
 
You need to do something to set yourself apart, just applying is not nearly enough.

Go apply again, in person. Where a tie. Ask to speak someone involved in hiring if possible. See if you can acquire a recommendation letter to bring along with a copy of your resume and driving record.

If they say "we'll call you" and they don't, by all means call them. In the politest sense of the word, keeping nagging them until they tell you they are not hiring. Silence cannot be taken as a "no," there are simply too many EMTs applying for jobs for an HR person to keep track of you as an individual.
 
Tigger said:
You need to do something to set yourself apart, just applying is not nearly enough.

Go apply again, in person. Where a tie. Ask to speak someone involved in hiring if possible. See if you can acquire a recommendation letter to bring along with a copy of your resume and driving record.

If they say "we'll call you" and they don't, by all means call them. In the politest sense of the word, keeping nagging them until they tell you they are not hiring. Silence cannot be taken as a "no," there are simply too many EMTs applying for jobs for an HR person to keep track of you as an individual.
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Yeah you're right I do have to a bit more aggressive. Honestly I have been somewhat aggressive though, I've gone to places and asked to speak to every employer they either tell me they're not there at the moment or to fill out an app over the Internet. I've tried to fill out apps In person but they always tell me to just go online and fill out applications.
 
I used to say the same thing about going to medic school and why I couldn't go, I wanted to go to a community college program that was cheaper and had a better reputation, but there were other options.

By the way, there is always an argument on here on if people should get experience before going to medic school, or go right away. I'll just say that there are some pros and some cons when you go right away. You can search the forum if you wanna see figh.... I mean discussions on it. :)

It took me 13-months to get my first EMT. I still do IFT-only (dialysis, MRI, radiology appointments, etc), not 911. :( It's a tough market.
 
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Aprz said:
I used to say the same thing about going to medic school and why I couldn't go, I wanted to go to a community college program that was cheaper and had a better reputation, but there were other options.

By the way, there is always an argument on here on if people should get experience before going to medic school, or go right away. I'll just say that there are some pros and some cons when you go right away. You can search the forum if you wanna see figh.... I mean discussions on it. :)

It took me 13-months to get my first EMT. I still do IFT-only (dialysis, MRI, radiology appointments, etc), not 911. :( It's a tough market.
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Wow really 13 months, are you serious? How did you keep track of everything, did you forget a lot of stuff?
 
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