Dustdevil Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Right now, though, I feel like the ER is the best choice for me. At least for the moment I absolutely agree with you there. It is excellent experience. When you do finally take to the field, you will be way ahead of your peers because of your ER experience. And, like you said, it pays better too. Not to mention that hospital schedules make it a LOT easier to attend college than EMS schedules do. You could have a tonne of ER experience and a degree in EMS or Nursing in two short years if you stay disciplined and focused. It's a win-win situation. Best of luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NREMT-Basic Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Just as a point of interest: Our local Level 1 hires basics as ED techs and uptrains them for such things as: phlebotomy, IV access, minor suturing, gastric lavage via NG tube and once you get that down, they will also train you toward cert in xray, mri tech, surgical tech, etc if you so desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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