New Basic- Looking for Advice

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Hey guys, I just passed NREMT the other day. I will be taking AEMT Registry in May and was curious if you guys think it would be worth it to try to get a job as a Basic between now and then.

Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated.
 
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heresay said:
Hey guys, I just passed NREMT the other day. I will be taking AEMT Registry in May and was curious if you guys think it would be worth it to try to get a job as a Basic between now and then.

Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated.
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Work at McDs or Starbucks. Less hours better pay and benefits than IFT ambulance.
 
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I think it could be very helpful, practical experience is always a bonus to learning and more importantly it will greatly enhance your resume when you apply for a paid EMS position. In my area it is almost impossible to find a paid EMS position that is willing to train you, they want experienced providers. I figure I'll have to volunteer for at least a year before I can get a paid job (keep in mind I would only be doing like a shift a week)
 
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ThirtyAndTwo said:
I think it could be very helpful, practical experience is always a bonus to learning and more importantly it will greatly enhance your resume when you apply for a paid EMS position. In my area it is almost impossible to find a paid EMS position that is willing to train you, they want experienced providers. I figure I'll have to volunteer for at least a year before I can get a paid job (keep in mind I would only be doing like a shift a week)
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A shift a week is all I'd be able to manage for the next few months as well, but I agree; I think it's valuable experience that will set me above some of the other people coming out of my class that don't get that experience.
 
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Find an ambulance company that is willing to train you. Even if its only a volunteer position. Experience is key.
 
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Hey, I feel you on not being able to fine Paid FT EMT jobs. I am in SOuth NJ. and it is horrid. Either they are a volly squad, or they are already staffed up with FT Lifers or they only offer part time positions. i am going to be working ina call center over night and the [ay is great and the benefits are awesome. I am going to be picking up volly shifts and then I am going to try and figure out how to do Medic school in the day time. Lots to figure out but I hear you on finding it very hard to get emt jobs.
 
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Hey, I feel you on not being able to fine Paid FT EMT jobs. I am in SOuth NJ. and it is horrid. Either they are a volly squad, or they are already staffed up with FT Lifers or they only offer part time positions. i am going to be working ina call center over night and the [ay is great and the benefits are awesome. I am going to be picking up volly shifts and then I am going to try and figure out how to do Medic school in the day time. Lots to figure out but I hear you on finding it very hard to get emt jobs.
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If I were you I would take the part times that some of the places offer. That way you have a foot in the door to move into full time and you're making some money doing it. Just my .02.
 
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I am not against that idea either. I just couldn't afford it to be my only income a few years back. I can't really now either, but picking up a shift here and there to be considered "part time" isn't a bad idea either at this stage if things for me :)
 
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