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[MattCA]

Hi everybody. Im new here. Im 20 years old from San Diego. I just pased my emt class and take the national registry on Tuesday. Can't wait!

 

[Code 3]

Welcome to the forums and good luck on the National Registry! What ambulance companies or departments are you considering to work for? I would recommend putting in applications to AMR or Rural Metro for the San Diego area.

 

[MattCA]

Im heading towards amr. Ive been hearing how rural metro is strict and not very flexible. But I will put in an application there also. I'm trying to stay near the bigger companies.

 

[ChargerGirl]

cool! congrats! i took mine at miramar (also from san diego) and just passed my class but am getting my wisdom teeth pulled next week so i'll probably take my nremt when i dont look like a chipmunk. i think i want to work at a hospital though bc my driving skills are a hazard anyways.

 

[MattCA]

Yep I went to miramar too. Had Mary M-Th 1-5. Ya hospital is more money and you will get to do more. I hope to be an ER tech throughout medic school some day.

 

[ChargerGirl]

yeah, i heard Mary is good. i had rodney/mike. they were both awesome and hilarious. Mike has an awesome 'stache. i would recommend those 2 to anyone taking the class for the first time and not knowing anything about being an EMT. they are great teachers

 

[roxychick]

Im heading towards amr. Ive been hearing how rural metro is strict and not very flexible. But I will put in an application there also. I'm trying to stay near the bigger companies.

hey, i had mary too! she's pretty awesome! and rural metro is not that strict...it's a pretty awesome company!

 

[emt19723]

welocome to the world of EMS Matt!! get in, sit down, shut up, and hold on!!!! lol

 

[Airwaygoddess]

Welcome!

Welcome to the tribe!!

 

[ulrik]

yes, very welcome my friend. i am about to start my classes for emt, so i am still behind you. funny, eh?

 

[Code 3]

Yep I went to miramar too. Had Mary M-Th 1-5. Ya hospital is more money and you will get to do more. I hope to be an ER tech throughout medic school some day.

When searching for an ER Tech position be aware that many hospitals use a different job title. For example, Sharp hospitals like Grossmont and Sharp Memorial call it "Health Care Partner (HCP)". As far as I have seen, Sharp Memorial requires CNA or concurrent enrollment in a nursing program for this position. However, Grossmont HS will accept CNA/EMT-B. For Palomar/Pomerado it's called "Healthcare Assistant" in the Intermediate Care department and "Emergency Dept. Technician" for the ER. Palomar/Pomerado also require at least 6-12 months experience and 1-2 year experience is preferred. It is extremely hard to get hired with a HS, especially w/o experience. Your best bet is to get some field time in with an ambulance company before making the switch to a HS.

 

[MattCA]

Chargergirl: Ya mike was funny. He helps a lot too and he made skills testing really easy. Mustache? He must have shaved it.

hey, i had mary too! she's pretty awesome! and rural metro is not that strict...it's a pretty awesome company!

So how does rural metro work exactly? If you work nights do you get to run low grade emergency calls?

Code3: Thanks for the info. I remember when I was just browsing the sites looking for an ER tech job I couldnt find one. So thanks, thats good to know.

 

[enjoynz]

Welcome to the crew!

Cheers Enjoynz

 

[apagea99]

Welcome Matt! Congrats on getting through school!

 

[uselessmedic]

Congrats on getting through the class and welcome to the forum!!!!!