AMR sutter IFT position?

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I was offered an interview with amr's ift division. I was wondering if anybody knew something's about the company.

Is it easier to get into their 911 system working through them? I applied to both their ift and 911 positions...

Is it more difficult to get in their 911 position if hired through that division? I worked at rural metros ift division and found out it is much harder to get in there because they'll have to find a replacement for me. And rm ift is a separate 'company' per se and because of that it isn't as simple as a transfer of departments.

Any info would help tons please! This is in California.
 
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So, if you get an offer for 911 obviously that would be better, but it sounds like they're starting to ramp down their EMT hiring for 911. As far as transferring over to 911, from what I've heard they're going back to moving their EMTs over from IFT to 911, like they did in the past when they had IFT in the bay. I worked at R/M and I know what you're talking about, but supposedly that is changing to, and they don't even accept outside applications anymore. R/M and AMR are under the same company now. So, in summary, if the job IFT job at AMR is what you can get, take it.
 
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I work for AMR San Bernardino county. The way it works is, you get hired as IFT first and once you have knowledge of your mapping, then you apply for 911. However, before going full time 911, you can still pick up extra shifts as 911 while being full time IFT.

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I don't see that situation as being the same, particularly with the Contra Costa operation. It's my impression that IFT will be completely separate, with the opportunity for emts to transfer over, but not pick up shifts or anything like that. That sounds closer to AMR SF, which does 911 and IFT. Coco does only 911, and these IFT positions are coming around to fill a need for the new Sutter contract.
 
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Thanks for all the responses. I believe the interview went well and I'll know if I got it with certainty in a couple of days. They told me to make copies of my certs with their copy machine and bring them to the desk after the interview so not too worried.
 
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No problem! And good luck. Let us know if you get it. Also, was there a test in the hiring process?
 
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I Just interviewed with AMR "Sutter IFT division and got a Job offer that very same day. I have my PAT and drug test next week. The interview process was simple "tell us about yourself", "why did you decided to become an EMT" some scenario's questions. no wriiten test. I was told that we would post at sutter Hospitals. They were going to covert a Patient room into EMT Lounge and we would be dispatched out of there. We won't be able to pick up 911 shifts, as The Sutter devision is seperate from the other AMR "work, devision" what ever you want to call it. But i. Was told its best to get my foot in the door and start there and it would be easier for me to move to 911 position anywhere in the country. So i would def take the Job, roll with it and then transfer to 911 side.
 
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SeniorFTOSir said:
Thanks for all the responses. I believe the interview went well and I'll know if I got it with certainty in a couple of days. They told me to make copies of my certs with their copy machine and bring them to the desk after the interview so not too worried.
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A good learning point, that - Never go to an interview without a copy of all your licenses (to include drivers) and alphabet certs (to include NIMS) to leave with the interviewer. In fact, if you want to score big points with the interviewer(s) hand them an inexpensive report cover containing copies of your resume, cover letter, references, licenses and certs and any other relevant documentation when you walk into the room. It's a small thing, but it will definitely set you apart from the crowd.
 
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EMT510707 said:
I Just interviewed with AMR "Sutter IFT division and got a Job offer that very same day. I have my PAT and drug test next week. The interview process was simple "tell us about yourself", "why did you decided to become an EMT" some scenario's questions. no wriiten test. I was told that we would post at sutter Hospitals. They were going to covert a Patient room into EMT Lounge and we would be dispatched out of there. We won't be able to pick up 911 shifts, as The Sutter devision is seperate from the other AMR "work, devision" what ever you want to call it. But i. Was told its best to get my foot in the door and start there and it would be easier for me to move to 911 position anywhere in the country. So i would def take the Job, roll with it and then transfer to 911 side.
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Very interesting. I've heard about the EMT lounge thing before, but never seen it put into practice around here. Just curious, what are they starting you off pay wise?
 
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EMT510707 said:
I Just interviewed with AMR "Sutter IFT division and got a Job offer that very same day. I have my PAT and drug test next week. The interview process was simple "tell us about yourself", "why did you decided to become an EMT" some scenario's questions. no wriiten test. I was told that we would post at sutter Hospitals. They were going to covert a Patient room into EMT Lounge and we would be dispatched out of there. We won't be able to pick up 911 shifts, as The Sutter devision is seperate from the other AMR "work, devision" what ever you want to call it. But i. Was told its best to get my foot in the door and start there and it would be easier for me to move to 911 position anywhere in the country. So i would def take the Job, roll with it and then transfer to 911 side.
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Yep. I didn't get the job, my other coworkers got hired the same day of the interview too. Aww well, it was a good experience, I just need to practice interviewing in general.


Good luck everyone.
 
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Anyone else with any info? Will this be a unionized position? Ability to transfer within AMR? Payscale? Most importantly Pay Scale....
 
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EMT707 said:
Anyone else with any info? Will this be a unionized position? Ability to transfer within AMR? Payscale? Most importantly Pay Scale....
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According to coworker who got hired, it $12.51 an hour, after field training you're supposed to inform HR for the bump if you have experience.

In my interview they also said they're 12 hour shifts, no OT after 8 though. I asked about transferring to 911 also in the interview and they stated there is no guarantee.
 
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EMT Loris said:
Very interesting. I've heard about the EMT lounge thing before, but never seen it put into practice around here. Just curious, what are they starting you off pay wise?
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Its weird how AMR has it set up, i currently work ProTransport and we usually post nearby the hospitals and when we get a call we head over to sutter. Buy with AMR it seems that we will be inside the Hospital at all times. They tried to Start me off at $12.25 but since i had Experience they offered me a bit more. We are going to be hired with their union.
 
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In my experience, a reduced pay during FTO is normal. At Medic Ambulance the pay is minimum wage during FTO and then its bumped to regular rate which is about double. So that would not be a bad gig if its similar. Especially if there are 'break rooms' to hang out in between runs, beats posting.

So AMR is picking up the PRO EMT's from the contract prior?
 
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EMT707 said:
In my experience, a reduced pay during FTO is normal. At Medic Ambulance the pay is minimum wage during FTO and then its bumped to regular rate which is about double. So that would not be a bad gig if its similar. Especially if there are 'break rooms' to hang out in between runs, beats posting.

So AMR is picking up the PRO EMT's from the contract prior?
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I think AMR is hiring anyone right now, they want to fill the Positions ASAP. It makes sense to hire Pros EMTs since we know our way to every sutter hospital, and have experience.
 
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I agree it makes sense, I just didn't know if it was like an official offer to current Pro employee's or kind of just a 'jump ship' type thing.
 
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No its not an official offer to Pros employees, I just jumped ship with the hopes of transferring to AMR Napa one day
 
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