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Recently I both completed my EMT certification and moved to a new state (Oregon). Two weeks ago I began a job as a wheelchair van driver for a small private company. A few days ago I also heard back from another job that I had applied for, as a monitor tech (telemetry) in a hospital. I'm going to interview with them next week.
Here's my question: If my interview goes well and I am offered the job, should I take it? On the one hand, as a wheelchair van driver I am getting experience learning the area, and I work for a good company. On the other hand, I would be taking vitals often at the hospital and getting experience reading ECGs.
I'd like to one day be a paramedic. Which job seems like it would give me the better step towards that direction?
By the way, the local ambulance service isn't currently hiring for BLS or IFT; otherwise, I'd definitely go that way.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Recently I both completed my EMT certification and moved to a new state (Oregon). Two weeks ago I began a job as a wheelchair van driver for a small private company. A few days ago I also heard back from another job that I had applied for, as a monitor tech (telemetry) in a hospital. I'm going to interview with them next week.
Here's my question: If my interview goes well and I am offered the job, should I take it? On the one hand, as a wheelchair van driver I am getting experience learning the area, and I work for a good company. On the other hand, I would be taking vitals often at the hospital and getting experience reading ECGs.
I'd like to one day be a paramedic. Which job seems like it would give me the better step towards that direction?
By the way, the local ambulance service isn't currently hiring for BLS or IFT; otherwise, I'd definitely go that way.
Thanks in advance for your input.