Paratech Ambulance Service Interview Questions
& Process

It was pretty simple. They offered me the job right then and there. Look, if you're into EMS, I really suggest you don't go into private EMS. It's terrible. If you want some real action and actual emergency calls, you should join a fire department. But if you're fine with mostly just taking people home after they're released from the hospital or just driving people around, like being a fancy taxi driver, then you can apply here. It used to be mostly 911 calls, but that's changed a lot.

I filled out an application and had to get it notarized, also paid for a driver's abstract. I sent it in and didn't hear back for about 2 weeks. Then I got an email asking for another form, which I sent right away. Still no response. About a month later, I got a call on my secondary phone number. I finally got an interview after calling them multiple times and leaving voicemails. When I arrived early, I was surprised to find a small EMS test and a driver questionnaire. After completing those, I waited for 15-20 minutes. Someone came to get me about 35-40 minutes past my interview time. They asked standard questions about my knowledge of the company and my career goals. Another person joined, and they both asked questions. They briefly explained benefits and pay, noting the advertised hourly rate included a bonus that could be lost due to lateness or absence. I was unexpectedly offered a position on the spot, which I'm told isn't typical, but they wanted to hire quickly. I then had to go to a clinic for a physical and physical ability test, needing to do this in formal attire. Following that, I received confirmation for orientation, which is 6 days long in Milwaukee (M-F and one Monday, 8-430 daily), including a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Pay during orientation and training shifts is $9.79/hour, and you must complete 3 training shifts (2 in Milwaukee, 1-2 locally).

I sent in an online application and heard back for an interview about a week later. If they decide to hire you, you have to pass a physical test and a drug test. Once those are good, you're officially hired. Then there's a week of training on policies and procedures before you actually start working in the field.