So I have quite a few things working against me and for me. Let me explain:
I'm a certified EMT-B, received my cert. through the most respected school in my area (company I did ride slings with said they almost exclusively hire from there) but I have no experience. Unless you count a swim instructor job (occasionally have to lifeguard) as experience. I'm also currently applying for a lifeguard gig I'm likely to get if that helps at all.
Recently I moved to LA and was very much underprepared for how crazy people drove here. It really is a different world. I got into 3 car accidents, only one of which was my fault. I also received a moving violation and a couple parking tickets. So unfortunately my driving record is pretty bad.
I don't know if this helps at all but I also have ACLS,PALS,PHTLS certs as well as a Phlebotomy cert but I have not completed my externship so I can't practice. I'm working on completing that extern but the situation is very complicated.
I guess my question is what steps can I take to EMT employment? I was thinking if I took some kind of advanced driving course it would help with my record? Are there companies that will hire me but not allow me to drive? Is it a good or bad idea to send a brief email before applying asking if I can apply with a less than idea H6? I've applied to a few hospitals but it's LA and hospitals are very selective and usually require at least 2yrs prehospital exp. What else can I do? I'm determined to make it in this field. Thanks for any advice
I'm a certified EMT-B, received my cert. through the most respected school in my area (company I did ride slings with said they almost exclusively hire from there) but I have no experience. Unless you count a swim instructor job (occasionally have to lifeguard) as experience. I'm also currently applying for a lifeguard gig I'm likely to get if that helps at all.
Recently I moved to LA and was very much underprepared for how crazy people drove here. It really is a different world. I got into 3 car accidents, only one of which was my fault. I also received a moving violation and a couple parking tickets. So unfortunately my driving record is pretty bad.
I don't know if this helps at all but I also have ACLS,PALS,PHTLS certs as well as a Phlebotomy cert but I have not completed my externship so I can't practice. I'm working on completing that extern but the situation is very complicated.
I guess my question is what steps can I take to EMT employment? I was thinking if I took some kind of advanced driving course it would help with my record? Are there companies that will hire me but not allow me to drive? Is it a good or bad idea to send a brief email before applying asking if I can apply with a less than idea H6? I've applied to a few hospitals but it's LA and hospitals are very selective and usually require at least 2yrs prehospital exp. What else can I do? I'm determined to make it in this field. Thanks for any advice