Cert. Paramedic Looking for Job (CNA?)

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I am a Certified Paramedic (just graduated/passed boards), with a BS in Bio and EMT-B cert. I am applying for Paramedic positions with no luck thus far. Unfortunately, I do not have experience as an EMT-B or a Paramedic and am thinking this is the problem?

Could I apply for CNA positions with these credentials? Certainly do not want to spend more $$ and time toward yet another cert.,but need experience. If I could also apply for CNA jobs, then I could increase my opportunities.

Would this be a case by case basis e.g. particular facilities have the ability to make that decision? I have been trying to find info. regarding state rules/regs but nothing found thus far.

I am located in Charlotte, NC.

TIA

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Specializes in ER, Med-surg.

ERs in some areas hire paramedics as medics (some to practice to their full scope, some as regular techs). I would look there.

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