RICollegeEMT
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Not sure if posting this question will step on any toes, so my apologies if it does. I am an EMT whose currently researching the possibility of moving laterally from the back of one of my ambulances to the ER-- I work full time for a private EMS company, and part time for a 911 service. I love what I do, however I think my skills would be better exercised in an ER as opposed to BLS-transporting (lets face it, a BLS transfer is really an expensive taxi!)
I was wondering if anybody has done this before, and how it worked out for them. And additionally maybe ask if anybody knew any hospitals to apply to.
Don't get me wrong, I still love doing what I am doing now, even if it is private ems work. However where I am now just isn't really what i see myself doing in a few years.
What prompted this is someone told me I should get my EMT license in Massachusetts too, because the company gives you a raise-- a dollar, woohoo! Then I heard that MA hires EMT-Bs as ED Techs in some places-- and I have heard that ED techs make more money (I am not in this field to make a killing, BUT if the opportunity is there, I may as well!)
So, that was long winded, however if that didn't put you to sleep, I was wondering if anybody had any incite for me.... Is it worth looking at becoming an ED Tech, as a Basic?
Again hopefully I didn't step on any toes... I am a FF/EMT, so Im not looking to trade in my sirens for scrubs entirely!
I was wondering if anybody has done this before, and how it worked out for them. And additionally maybe ask if anybody knew any hospitals to apply to.
Don't get me wrong, I still love doing what I am doing now, even if it is private ems work. However where I am now just isn't really what i see myself doing in a few years.
What prompted this is someone told me I should get my EMT license in Massachusetts too, because the company gives you a raise-- a dollar, woohoo! Then I heard that MA hires EMT-Bs as ED Techs in some places-- and I have heard that ED techs make more money (I am not in this field to make a killing, BUT if the opportunity is there, I may as well!)
So, that was long winded, however if that didn't put you to sleep, I was wondering if anybody had any incite for me.... Is it worth looking at becoming an ED Tech, as a Basic?
Again hopefully I didn't step on any toes... I am a FF/EMT, so Im not looking to trade in my sirens for scrubs entirely!