Transition from EMT-B to Paramedic to get good opportunity?

[MiamiHeat87]

I wonder if things are a lot easier if your a Paramedic in terms of getting a job?

I have been reserve Healthcare Specialist with the Army for several years now working in a non-medical unit. I go into the IRR soon which means I don't have any part time military duty when this happens. I have been working full time in a hospital but not in an EMT position. Driving record I have had a suspended license, been in three car accidents (one my fault, one their fault, one word-vs-word) and a bunch of tickets.

EMT-B jobs seem very hard to come by. I have been searching in a few states, international jobs, cruise ships, and even USA Jobs. It seems really difficult to get an EMT-B job. If there are jobs, they want Paramedics. I look at Paramedic school and it's a minimum of $4,000 at my local college and probably 2 years of commitment. So i'm wondering how much a Paramedic license affects things. Also, with my less than desirable driving background - how much do you think that affects my chances EMT-B and P wise?

 

[Handsome Robb]

Even if you're a paramedic your driving record will haunt you.

Yes medic school will open up opportunities for you but if you want to work on an ambulance you are going to have to wait a long while to get some of those points off your driving record.