what are my options

[graciemae36]

Hi, I am new here I was certified in September of this year 2013, I am currently working as a CNA, here in Michigan. I am not really liking it at all I am wondering where can I work as a phlebotomist? I am also certified in EKG , and PCT. SO would I be able to get a job in a Dr. Office or Hospital? I am really interested in a Dr office because of the hours, weekends off, holiday's off, I don't like the hours of LTC, I am working 5 days a week plus only get one weekend a month off, I am suppose to only PART TIME . I am making really good money 15.20 for just starting in October, money isn't everything to me. I am at the point in my life I want to find something I enjoy not just for the money. I have never worked in a DR office and know nothing about clerical work, just everyday computer use. I know how to do vitals, draw blood, hook EKG leads up. So is there any hope for me? I would love advise on how to approach handing in my resume into DR office when I have no experience. I know I should go back to school to take a course for a CMA, but have little time to do so. Also I am just now starting my career at 36, I have been a stay at home mom for the last 17 years which my boys are 17 and 15. I hope I make since to everyone. Thanks for your time. By the way I work 2nd shift.

[mvm2]

I guess I am not sure if you would have all the qualifications that are needed to work in a dr. office or not, but I have heard that finding a MA job can be difficult. Matter of fact I have heard a lot of people who are MAs that take CNA jobs because it is hard to find the jobs. And really if you do not have an MA I would think that you are at a disavantage and the offices would look harder at someone with a MA degree then a CNA with just a few extra skills.

Though you also mentioned hospitals which you ARE qualified getting a CNA job in a hospital. So maybe looking into that avenue would be more ideal for you, and more succesful to getting out of the LTC.

Good Luck

[duskyjewel]

Sounds like you're qualified to be an ED tech. Maybe look into that. You could also look into EMT. Where I live, EMT Basic is one semester, and only one more semester after that to get to full-fledged EMT.

[leonard_huh, BSN, MSN, RN, APN]

you can try to see if your hospital can let you crosstrain into a different department. Where I work I am doing CNA and got cross trained to do transport tech. there is always oppurtunities just have to ask around and find out

[Missingyou, CNA]

I live in MI and have a friend who is a CMA with phlebotomy and a CNA with 6yrs experience. She has been trying without success to get a job in a doctor's office. I don't mean to discourage you, just letting you know what it's like out there.

Have you tried homecare? You may not make as much, but you will basically be able to choose which hours you work. The hours aren't garenteed, but maybe they would be better for you?