RICollegeEMT
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Hello,
Admittedly this is going to be my first post (and actually the reason I created an account). Anyway I am a university student (second year) and a new RI basic. Anyway I am looking at part-time employment on some of the local private ambulances, and I was wondering if anyone else has done this, and could explain to me how it worked out for you.
I am pushing through a degree program full time, but ultimately I need an income! The only worry of mine is whether or not it will be 'do-able'-- are nights/overnights considered sought after (will it be easy to procure a schedule of nights and weekends?) And how busy are those shifts in terms of patient transfers? I am used to working on a 911 system so I imagine it differs significantly doing 'taxi service' type runs. Lastly what do shifts actually consist of-- I mean I know it's basically a 'you call, we haul' type service, but what is it really?
Anyone have experience with the RI companies?
Thanks and sorry for the long-winded questions!
Admittedly this is going to be my first post (and actually the reason I created an account). Anyway I am a university student (second year) and a new RI basic. Anyway I am looking at part-time employment on some of the local private ambulances, and I was wondering if anyone else has done this, and could explain to me how it worked out for you.
I am pushing through a degree program full time, but ultimately I need an income! The only worry of mine is whether or not it will be 'do-able'-- are nights/overnights considered sought after (will it be easy to procure a schedule of nights and weekends?) And how busy are those shifts in terms of patient transfers? I am used to working on a 911 system so I imagine it differs significantly doing 'taxi service' type runs. Lastly what do shifts actually consist of-- I mean I know it's basically a 'you call, we haul' type service, but what is it really?
Anyone have experience with the RI companies?
Thanks and sorry for the long-winded questions!