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Seeking Advice: There's an ED Tech position open near me with OTJ training, but I am enrolled in classes at the moment.


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So I noticed that there is an ED Tech position available at a rural hospital about an hour away from where I currently live. I've also noticed that it's a position they've been unable to fill for quite some time, as the job posting has consistently expired and been reposted for the last two months or more. I assume they don't have anyone willing to take it since it's a 7PM-7AM graveyard shift. However, this position would be perfect for someone like me with no certifications. My original plan was to do a summer long EMT program after this spring semester of classes is over and to work for a year as an ER/ED Tech in a hospital somewhere so I could gain useful experience on top of building relationships with doctors and possibly a PA that could write a letter of recommendation for me, as well as a source of shadowing hours. Even though I won't be done with classes for another two months, should I email or reach out to this rural hospital and express my interest in this position that seems to have been recycle and unfilled for several weeks now? I wouldn't be able to accept it until I'm done with classes in early May due to the distance and scheduling conflict. I just didn't know if it would be worth it to inquire if they'd be willing to wait and hire me in two months time. I'd be someone who would be there for two years so they'd be getting someone that would stick around for a while since it'll be until April 2018 until I apply, and even later until I hear back on an acceptance/rejection from the schools I apply to. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Thanks guys! I appreciate the feedback. I just wasn't sure if they'd think I was naive or not for asking such a question. I'll shoot them an email and give them a phone call and see what they say.

 

My ED is willing to train Nurse Techs (CNA) to become ED techs. Therefore, starting IV's, doing the stat tests, splinting, using the ultrasound machine, etc is all training they teach you under the hospital's roof, so it is not naive to ask. I personally would try to speak with the individual who doing the hiring. I have never had a pleasant time with HR, because they can be clueless to the needs on each unit. 

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