Amelia
You're stuck w/ me now (insert evil laughter here)
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I'm curious as to how this works.
But doesn't that discourage older, more experienced and veteran providers working with new and younger providers? (Assuming your points system is based off of seniority)Different areas have different ways of doing it.
For my company you find a partner and bid with them on 3 shifts (your firstt shift choice, followed by second, and third). Whichever team has the most points will get that shift.
Yup, which is just fine. Not every experienced medic is a good teacher, much less a good provider. Those that wish to teach take field instructor positions.But doesn't that discourage older, more experienced and veteran providers working with new and younger providers? (Assuming your points system is based off of seniority)
Yes and no. This way helps prevent getting stuck with a partner you don't want. My partner and my points total around 140 where as our oldest medic has 400+ points just by himself.But doesn't that discourage older, more experienced and veteran providers working with new and younger providers? (Assuming your points system is based off of seniority)
Seniority based on hire date.
Right now, there are five day shifts and three night shifts that were bid out by seniority. Your seniority is based on when you were credentialed as an EMT/Paramedic under the Sioux Falls Regional EMS Authority. Your shift will stay the same until another one comes open and you have the seniority to get it or you cam request a shift trade with a provider of the same level. Right now, I have heard they still need to hire additional EMT (7-10) to make the base schedule they would like to deploy. The roster is currently very heavy on paramedics since it was primarily a dual medic system for the past 20 years, so there is quite a bit of overflow into EMT spots at the moment. However, since the SF REMSA recognizes two levels of paramedic (staff and senior paramedic). The current staff paramedics have 30 days to complete the testing required to become a senior paramedic or be demoted to the EMT level (unsure about probationary periods or possible termination). It will be interesting to see how many more shifts will be added to the schedule when adequate staffing levels are reached.
If you were interested in part time, they want you to work at least 4 shifts a month. These include street shifts and event standbys like concerts, football games, ect. I'm sure they just need to reopen the posting as I am sure it has expired by now. We also have a few full time EMT moving up to paramedic, so there will be more than a couple openings in the future. I also would wait until you become certified as an EMT and at least have your NREMT number to enter on the application so it doesn't get screened out due to lack of certification. In all, you should have no problem getting hired as a part timer due to the amount of open shifts in the foreseeable future.I saw that in the paper today. I am going to apply today I think. Im taking my NREMT next Wed. I honestly want to work part time for a while, which would be in their favor since they wont have to pay benefits. Please keep me updated? Im new and would loce to be prepared.
We do the same thing. We do a summer and winter bid.