Part Time work for new EMT-B

[anynameyouwish]

Does anyone know of part-time work for a brand new EMT in North Carolina? Does such a thing exist? I've read that new EMT's "have to" work full-time. While I understand the clear advantages of immediate immersion upon completing school, I have a young family and want to know if I be able to juggle this exciting career and a college degree program. I haven't started school yet, so I'm open to suggestions. Thanks!

 

[DrParasite]

sometimes. maybe. depends on where in NC you are referring to. some county agencies require all new hires to be full time; others are more lenient. it all depends on what agency you apply to, and what you want to be doing

without knowing where you are looking, I would check out https://news.ncems.org/employment

 

[anynameyouwish]

sometimes. maybe. depends on where in NC you are referring to. some county agencies require all new hires to be full time; others are more lenient. it all depends on what agency you apply to, and what you want to be doing

without knowing where you are looking, I would check out https://news.ncems.org/employment

I really appreciate this, DrParasite. I'm in Guilford County, but would be willing to travel to any of the neighboring counties.

 

[DrParasite]

as I mentioned previously, most of the county 911 agencies require you to start full time (I am 99% sure Guilford county does).

there are some non-ambulance related jobs you can look at

Career Portal

us60.dayforcehcm.com

https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/jobs/6824626-emt-slash-basic-critical-care-transport-rex (it's in Raleigh, so it might be a little bit outside of your travel area)

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I don't know much about the Guilford area, or what services are there (other than PTAR), but most places want you to full time so you can complete their orientation/credentialing program. speaking from experience, having multiple FTOs with each FTO expecting different things is a PITA, and puts the new hire at a major disadvantage.

If you want to do EMS as a career, I would work it full time, at least until you are fully credentialed and off probation. once you make it to that point, you can look at going to school, where you can do more switches with coworkers and/or change your status to part-time for more flexibility (assuming your agency will allow it).

 

[anynameyouwish]

Thank you for the advice! I will definitely keep this in mind when enrolling. Maybe I'll be able to start with some online college courses while doing my EMT "rookie" time.