Is AMR a good company to work for as a EMT-Basic?

EMT-Basic professionals working at AMR have rated their employer with 3.1 out of 5 stars in 265 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of AMR employees being 3.6 out of 5 stars. Search open EMT-Basic Jobs at AMR now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked EMT-Basic interview questions at AMR .

Does AMR pay EMT-Basic employees well?

EMT-Basic professionals rate their compensation and benefits at AMR with 2.4 out of 5 stars based on 265 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 31.6% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about EMT-Basic salaries at AMR.

How happy are EMT-Basic professionals working at AMR?

46% of EMT-Basic employees at AMR would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 5% in the past 12 months. EMT-Basic professionals have also rated AMR with a 2.7 rating for work-life-balance, 3.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.5 rating for culture and values and 2.5 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AMR?

EMT-B (585) , Paramedic (471) , EMT-Basic (250) , Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (132) , EMT (112) , Emergency Medical Technician (80) , Field Paramedic (49) , Dispatcher (46) , Advanced EMT (20) , Operations Supervisor (18) , EMT Basic (15) , Firefighter/Paramedic (13) , 911 Dispatcher (12) , Paramedic NREMT Certified (11) , Critical Care Paramedic (9)

What are the pros of working at AMR according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and supplies" ((in 99 reviews)); "Steady work always busy and great coworkers" ((in 90 reviews)); "Benefits are good not great" ((in 85 reviews)); "Good company if you're supervisors like you" ((in 33 reviews)); "flexible schedule and can be fun if you like your partner for the day" ((in 30 reviews))

What are the cons of working at AMR according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and not market oriented." ((in 276 reviews)); "Low pay for working a lot of hours in an area that is expensive to live in." ((in 270 reviews)); "Long hours and having to deal with other employees was the worst" ((in 70 reviews)); "Poor training and poor mentoring." ((in 35 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 30 reviews))

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3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(265 total reviews)

Ted Van Horne

23% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.5

Culture & values

2.5

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

2.4

Compensation and benefits

EMT Basic employees have rated AMR with 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 265 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most EMT Basic professionals have a good working experience there. AMR is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by EMT Basic professionals compared to other employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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265 reviews

1.0

Feb 3, 2018

Got spit on too much to be paid this little.

Emt-basic

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

-High level of autonomy -3 to 4 days off a week - Variable schedules

Cons

-Dangerous working conditions -Low pay -High level of responsibility -Absent management

1.0

Jan 27, 2018

Don't work here unless you must

Emt-basic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most people like first responders

Cons

AMR hates first responders Grossly underpaid Consistently disrespected by "managers"

2.0

Dec 6, 2017

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Emt-basic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing coworkers in general. Great experience.

Cons

Pay (average for ems, so I cannot really complain). Call off policy for serious medical emergencies. Management. Scheduling. Lack of communication. Misinformation.

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