Job Outlook in California?

[Andrew0568]

Hi everyone I'm Andy

I'm going to be taking a local EMT course this fall and I'm a little worried about getting a job post-NR. I'm in Modesto, California (it's about halfway between Fresno and Sacramento). For you folks who already work in this area or who may have some info, what's the EMS job market lookin like? I work in an ED and lots of my friends I've talked to said the job outlook is kinda bleak--but theyre mostly looking for positions as ED techs. I'm 90% interested in working on an ambulance rig and about 10% interested in working as a tech.

I have a B.S. in Bio and I've gotten incredible experience working as a scribe in the ED for the past year. I also would like to work part time...do you think that would work against me or for me? I thought possibly for since the company wouldn't have to pay benefits lol.

Sorry for being so windy and I'm really looking forward to spending more time with this communty

 

[Handsome Robb]

Lots of threads on this.

California is over-saturated with EMTs and Medics. With a BS you have a better shot, but with that said you should go to medic school, especially with a BS in Bio or better yet, medicAL school.

 

[Andrew0568]

Sorry, searched "California jobs" and browsed thru the first couple pages

I think in California you need work experience before being admitted to any paramedic programs? I'm not so concerned about money--I would be tickled pink if I could even volunteer on an ambulance shift for free a couple times a month.

I think I'm too stupid and too poor for medical school heh. To be honest, I've gone to school for so long without really doing much clinically-speaking and I'm anxious to get out there and do something with all that I've learned and not just feel like a waste of space...if that makes sense

I appreciate your feedback!

 

[Matteoh]

In the sameboat

Anyone know of any jobs in the central/northern California area? I just got all my certs and have been desperately putting in apps at every ambulance crew. It kind of looks like you need exp to get a job but with no job how can one get exp? Haha I'm in that boat too. Anyone know of any norcal jobs pleas let me know!

 

[freebyrd]

well i graduated from an emt program here in fresno in may, and i am in the middle of their interview process now,
they have three phase's an opening interview, then a physical skills test then a closing management interview,

i would really like to work there so i am hoping to do well,
other than that there are a few ift's a smaller ambo co. called pistoresi then there is the standard er tech and casino medic/security jobs out there.

but it is a tight market right now.
good luck to you

 

[Cawolf86]

Kern County - Hall in Bakersfield. PM me if you have questions.

 

[freebyrd]

cali update, well i sat for the interview and didn't get hired,
so on it goes i guess