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    ER Tech Moving to the Streets

    I have been an ER Tech (EMT-B) at a Level 1 Trauma Center for about 2 years now, getting the job right out of EMT school. The thought of being on the streets scared me when I initially got certified but after seeing a lot of stuff in the last couple years, I think I'm ready to transfer to our...
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    Telemetry Certification

    I'm looking for jobs as an ER tech and I know that IV cert, EKG cert, and a telemetry cert would help my chances. I am getting my IV and EKG certs right now but I'm wondering if there are any online telemetry certification courses that are good. Any suggestions for courses or ways to...
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    ER Tech vs EMT-B

    I just got my basic cert and have applied for jobs in both the ER and local ambulance companies. What experiences have you all had? Pros/cons to each environment?
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    First time doing CPR

    For my first clinical in my EMT-B class, I signed up for 11p-7a in the ED. After a long quiet night, at 6:59am, a code came in and adrenaline kicked everyone into motion. The tech who was my proctor let me get in on the action. Unfortunately, apparently I wasn't tall enough to do effective CPR...
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