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American Professional Ambulance

This company is flexible with your schedule, more so than any 911 or IFT I have encountered so far. They will work with you as long as you give them a timely notice (and make sure you address your scheduling matters on the website they use! Helps keep everyone in check.).  This company offers Full-time (40+hr/week) and Part-time (Less than 40hr/week) positions. Hours are either 10 hour shifts or 24 hour shifts. They pay better than other Ambulance jobs and you will receive overtime pay after 10 hours, then the first 2 hours are time-and-a-half, and all hours after that it is double time (this only applies to those that work 10 hour shifts). 
When I was able to get into the field they only had me go through 3 training days (working as an attendant for the whole shift while under direct supervision of a Field Training Officer). Each training day you will be rated by the FTO or Supervisor; if you do not meet expectations, your training will be extended. 
I passed in the 3 training days but I definitely felt like I could have been trained a couple more times so I can feel confident going into my first "unsupervised" shift. Thankfully most of the partners I was paired up with knew what they were doing and were kind enough to walk me through the steps when needed. They hired an great crew in Carson and I was proud to be apart of that team. 
I would say the hardest part of the job would be getting used to the schedule of working on the ambulance. You will have many shifts where you most likely wont be able to get a lunch break. To solve this, start bringing lunch and snacks from home that are quick to munch on  & try to find time to eat! Ex: (attendants can eat while the driver gets to the pick up destination & the driver can eat at the end of the call while their partner is finishing up report). Also, another hard thing about the job (personally) was waiting at Hospital ERs until they were able to provide a bed for our patient to transfer to. It can be anywhere from 15 minutes to 9 hours depending on the day. 

Don't let those situations turn you off. Although I may have had long days, it was worth the experience. I've learned so much on my own and through the help of my amazing partners at the Carson station. I was able to go through my patients medical history, conduct the initial /secondary assessments necessary, and depending on the chief complaint, signs & symptoms, I was able to develop a plan of care on my own, and I enjoyed that very much. I learned something new every shift I was on, whether it was from the RNs & MDs I interacted with, or just by catching things my partners AND/OR I could have done better for the patient's care. Get your experience in with this company, you wont regret it!

APA is one of the best EMS companies to work for in Los Angeles county. Dispatchers are all former EMTs with the company, so they're reasonable in their call assignments. Pay is better than other companies. Scheduling is VERY flexible (my schedule was all over the place due to school and they worked with me every time). Almost all of my partners had a career plan and were motivated. 2-5 calls/day, I'd say 90% of them were facility to ER calls/5150s, the other 10% split between dialysis appts and IFT calls. So you have the opportunity to learn something new every day. Although not a 911 company, I still had the opportunity to practice skills such as bleeding control, C-collar placement and getting to drive Code 3, although these were rare cases. The downsides: The field of EMS, especially in Southern California, can be very stressful and unfair. There's a reason there's such a high turnover rate, and it's usually meant to be a stepping stone to a larger career (nursing, fire, medical school, etc). My advice to anyone seeking employment: Understand what the world of IFT consists of before you get disappointed. Aim for a year or so of employment and then make your next steps. There are plenty of people who stay for longer than that and they turn very salty and complain all the time. Don't be like that. Being an EMT puts you at the bottom of the totem pole in the world of medicine. Put in your time and move on up.

I did not initially expect to work IFT when I first completed my EMT program but after interviewing at a few places I thought I would give APA a try. One year later and I am still happy being an EMT for American Professional. I got a lot of training on documentation, county policy and EMT expectations. I also gained much more hands on experience then what I've heard from other companies as most of my calls are going to the ER instead of discharges or dialysis. 

I love the flexibility of scheduling - I am still able to go to school and work 3 shifts per week with APA and the scheduler works with my availability. 

Workplace culture is pretty good. The dispatchers are very friendly and get to know you well in your time working here. All of my partners have made my time here very enjoyable - I've made many new friends out in the field. Management does what they can to help everybody out. They are difficult to contact at times but if you leave a voicemail or a text message they will always get back to you. 

We recently got a raise and I know we will all be getting another dollar more per hour again in the summer. I wish the pay was higher - but after talking to other EMT's at the ER's around LA I realize that APA is one of the highest paid in the area so I am happy with my decision. 

Overall, American Professional is a great place to work and I am still very happy with my decision to come on board a year ago.

I've had the pleasure of working at APA for over a year, and I can honestly say that from the moment I joined the team, I felt welcomed, valued, and supported in my role as an EMT. I can't emphasize enough how much I appreciate this unique opportunity to launch my healthcare career.

One of the standout features here is the flexibility. APA really gets the importance of work-life balance. As a future medical student, it was not only a great introduction into the healthcare field, but with this company specifically, I was able to continue studying and reaching my goals outside of the workplace due to their flexible scheduling. It has allowed me to juggle work with other commitments. especially as I pursue my goals of becoming a doctor. It's an ideal place for those looking to get a foot in the door of the healthcare industry, without feeling overwhelmed.

Not to mention, the management is awesome and truly understands our needs, both on and off the job. There's a real focus on our well-being, which can be hard to come across with other companies. 

For me personally, becoming an EMT was my first real experience with the healthcare field and as you can imagine, there is an immense pressure that comes with the territory. However, with APA, I found that my mistakes were viewed as chances to learn and improve, rather than be punished. 

Overall, I highly recommend working here!

I have been at this company for about a year. I came from another ambulance company that did not care about the employees and just wanted to run as many calls as possible. We get lunch breaks at this company, yes they are paid and we actually get them. The day is manageable with time to run the calls and get a few breaks.Management is changing. Bad managers out and good ones in. They used to not listen to us but have replaced the management with someone who actually cares about the job and knows what it’s like to be in the field. We get regular updates sent out regularly. Basically, this company is really starting to treat us EMT’s well. We do have to pay for our first DOT but just got another and they paid for it. Come work here and you will be happy. Calls are interesting too. There is hardly any dialysis or discharges. Things are done the right way and plenty of hours if that’s what you are into.

This company was super great as a student! My time off was almost always given, especially when I had to take my medical entrance exam. Management cared about my career aspirations. The pay was normal for an EMT job. They don't use tablets, the company still uses paper reports and documents which can be a hassle. 
The company was always very good about getting you off on time, especially when compared to similar companies in the area. 
They don't give out the tuition reimbursement they advertise, so beware of that. None of my coworkers got it either. 
IFT was good, even in LA, and I saw a fair amount of emergent calls. I eventually left and now work for a 911 company, which has been good. I do not regret working with IFT, and it was very formative for my progression as an EMT.
Overall, I would recommend this company to anybody with higher education aspirations and students in the area👍

APA is a good place to start out but keep in mind, that’s all it should be. The biggest plus with this company is that they are extremely flexible and willing to work with any scheduling needs you have. It’s a perfect company to work with if you have other obligations/responsibilities like school. Most of the management is pretty decent. Not the worst but definitely not the best either. Be detailed when giving them your availability, if you leave it open then you will get screwed over with yours shifts…i.e..working your latest shift the day before your earliest shift with maybe 6 hours in between. Also, uniforms are not  %100 paid for like stated in the ad. They take $350 out of your first few paychecks and give you old, used, uniforms that most likely will not fit you and you have to return them when you leave or else they will keep the $350. They only have a few Mercedes ambulances, the rest are all busted Fords. Paper PCRs and manual gurneys so take care of your back!

APA are flexible and management to me have been great. They work with my schedule and if there is any problems I can pick up the phone at any time and contact them. At the beginning you will be switching partners and ride with the FTO for about 4-5 days. My FTO Tera was great and any question even after training was available to help. The partners that I have now make the job fun and interesting even when it can get repetitive. I fully trust my partner especially in a situation when the PT needs more help than what the facility tells us. Most days you wont get a lunch and they need to spend more time teaching EMTs how to write narratives especially if you are fresh out of EMT school because otherwise they will return it.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The learning experience is awesome, some great entry level training. It’s one of the very few places you can actually say your healthcare career begins. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
It’s actually pretty chill for the most part. If you know to stay on top of your game. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It’s nice, always making new friends without even trying. Everyone is super nice and friendly. Never a dull moment. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy but comfortable working my workflow. Fast paced but without the stress.

Great place to start as an EMT. It will also give you exposure to managing care for many different kinds of patients with various health conditions.   You may initially not get the schedule you want. But management will work with you, and they are very accommodating. They worked with me when I was needed to cut down my hours to only 2 days a week. Management is very friendly and approachable and there is a positive work environment.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Emergency medical technician 2 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour
Paramedic 3 salaries reported	$30.00 per hour
Billing specialist 4 salaries reported	$29.00 per hour
Dispatcher 4 salaries reported	$21.14 per hour
Human resources manager 4 salaries reported	$62,003 per year

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