How to get that first job??

[mgilliam34]

I am getting ready to take my state boards for Paramedic in Florida. I am an EMT - B however, I have never worked anywhere as one. I went straight from EMT school into the Paramedic program (I am also a nursing student so my nursing pre-reqs and GPA helped me get it). I would like to work in the hospital as a Paramedic/Clin Tech. My question is this: how do I get that first job without any experience? I have been apply for positions for MONTHS and haven't gotten even one telephone call. Everything that I have applied for says they accept either EMTs or Paramedics yet I dont ever hear anything back. I havve 20 years of customer service experience and I am PALS, ACLS, BLS, ITLS certified. I have completed two dysrhythmia courses through American Heart in an effort to make myself more marketable. I live in the Orlando area but I am willing to drive a little ways for that first job if I have to. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to at least get an interview somewhere? I think working in the hospital will really help me get a jump on my skills. I really do not have any inclination to be out in that truck because I am going to be 41 and most of the agencies in this area require fire standards. I would simply like to work in my field while I finish school. Any suggestions would be helpful..

 

[Handsome Robb]

Hospital tech jobs are tough seeing as most require experience. With your age and previous work experience and being in nursing school it may help though. Just my experience but I was hired as an EMT with no experience at a 911 company when the ERs told me I wasn't qualified due to not having experience.