Hello
I've been certified as an EMT-B since March. I live in a pretty remote rural area, theres only one EMS company anywhere near me, and they arent hiring. I'm pretty much in an EMS dead zone as far as employment so I've just been volunteering as a first responder. I still want to go on in EMS, or at least the medical field, so I went and through a CNA course and got my CNA license for the state since my education opportunities are severely limited where I live. Just getting my EMT-B involved an hour and a half drive twice a week, and I lucked out finding a course that close.
There are a few hospitals within driving distance I'm hoping to find work in. I'm wondering if having the CNA in addition to being an EMT makes me any more employable as say an ER tech, or if its basically of little to no value. I've also considered looking for work elsewhere as an EMT, but it doesnt seem like EMT positions are easy to come by anywhere. Does also being a CNA matter at ALL when applying for my first EMT job?
On the flip side I'm curious if anyone would have any input on whether being an EMT would make me any more employable as a CNA in a hospital. I just applied for a CNA opening working a med surg unit in a hospital, I'm hoping being an EMT might help.
I could find work at a long term care facility or nursing home because of the CNA, but that is kind of my last resort as theres not much to learn as far as EMS or medicine in such a job.
Thanks in advance for any input or personal experiences posted.
