FirefighterDoug

FirefighterDoug specializes in Pediatric emergency medicine.

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1. What are PCT/PCA pay rates in your area?

   FirefighterDoug replied to btrflieye's topic in Technicians

   ER tech at a level 3 in So Cal. Started at 14.50 plus 2.00 NOC. Most new hires will start out lower it all depends on experience. At the level 1 I worked at in Portland,OR I started of at 11.25 plus 1.00 evening and 2.00 NOC. When I left after 6 year...

2. ER tech

   FirefighterDoug replied to FutureRNGreen's topic in Technicians

   How did you come up with the idea that working on the road as an EMT is nothing like the ER? I have been working as a tech for seven years and some of the best ER techs and RN's I work with all have prior or current field experience. Many ER managers...

3. How much do techs make?

   FirefighterDoug replied to tk88's topic in Emergency

   Just started a new position here in So Cal pay is 14.50 plus 2.00 for night shift.

4. Trying for PCA job.. any suggestions?

   FirefighterDoug replied to LBale11's topic in Technicians

   Apply and apply often,know the department and facility your interested in. Your education will help but it all comes down to the interview,are you ready to set yourself apart from the pack. Remember its somewhere around 200 applicants for each positi...

5. How much do you make as a tech?

   FirefighterDoug replied to RCBR's topic in Technicians

   Portland OR level one adult ER and seperate level two peds ER.16.50 plus differentials 1.00 evenings 2.00 nights. That was after 5 years,started in 2005 at 13.50. I think the current starting pay is 14.00 plus differentials.

6. Best way to get a transfer to an E.D Tech?

   FirefighterDoug replied to Mini-Murse's topic in Emergency

   Just checking you know there are some ER folks that look down on the out side providers. Might have even been a thread or two on the whole rivalry thing. No worries.

7. Best way to get a transfer to an E.D Tech?

   FirefighterDoug replied to Mini-Murse's topic in Emergency

   Of course you do not have to work as tech to get hired in the ER but it sure cant hurt. I know several ER nurses that were techs prior to being hired as nurses and they without a doubt are among the best nurses I have worked with. Having experience a...

8. Best way to get a transfer to an E.D Tech?

   FirefighterDoug replied to Mini-Murse's topic in Emergency

   Great advice but before you take on the additional burden of an EMT class let me offer the following. One thing that will help you the most in the ED is the abilty to develop and use critical thinking skills. CNA's and other non emergency trained pro...

9. How much do techs make?

   FirefighterDoug replied to tk88's topic in Emergency

   Here in Portland where I work the tech pay range is 13.00-21.00 per hour. There is differential pay for evenings (1.25) and nights (2.25). With six years in I make 16.41 plus differential pay.

10. Working as an ER Tech with a RN License???

    FirefighterDoug replied to CoryHome's topic in Emergency

    I have to respectfully disagree with you. Granted we don't know the whole situation and because things can vary greatly from facility to facility its hard to know what would be expected of a tech at the OP's facility. With that said may I point out t...

11. 4th day off of ED orientation...what have I gotten myself into?

    FirefighterDoug replied to oddaud's topic in Emergency

    Could you imagine what it's like for a new grad that comes into the ER with zero experience. You had a tremendous advantage coming in with an intimate knowledge of the department. There is nothing like having the tech perspective when you move into t...

12. Question about ER tech position

    FirefighterDoug replied to Love911Nursing's topic in Emergency

    You should without a doubt apply but be aware these are very competitive positions and you will be up against some very well qualified people. Our last on call tech position in the peds ED brought in 200 applications before they took the position dow...

13. ER Tech

    FirefighterDoug replied to EmSChIcK609's topic in Emergency

    You should call and ask the ER manager exactly what if anything you will need to apply for the position. The people in HR may not be on the same page as the ER manager so your better off knowing for sure what is required for the job. Most of the skil...

14. Prehospital RN training

    FirefighterDoug replied to BSNinTX's topic in Emergency

    You may want to try asking the same question over at emtlife.com for a different set of opinions and suggestions. Try the education and training forum,I'm sure you will get all the information you need as well as opinions from all sides. There are se...

15. Does your ED use CNA's or EMT-B's

    FirefighterDoug replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Emergency

    In our peds ER we have a mix including EMT-B's,I's and P's and CNA's that work as ER techs. On the adult side the mix is the same but there are also med,nursing and PA students that float through from time to time. Our duties are much the same in bot...