FirefighterDoug

FirefighterDoug

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

    FirefighterDoug replied to btrflieye's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    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...

  2. ER tech

    FirefighterDoug replied to FutureRNGreen's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    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...

  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

  4. Trying for PCA job.. any suggestions?

    FirefighterDoug replied to LBale11's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    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...

  5. How much do you make as a tech?

    FirefighterDoug replied to RCBR's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    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...

  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

  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...

  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...

  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

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  16. Any Advice for starting new job in the ER??

    FirefighterDoug replied to paulaking1978's topic in Emergency

    I have not seen any advice for working with our littlest patients so if I may I have a few things that might help you out when it comes to working with children in the ER. I am not an RN but have...

  17. This sucks

    FirefighterDoug posted a topic in Emergency

    We just received word from upstairs that all ED employees MD's,PA's,RN's,Techs,Unit Secretaries and support staff will have to wear masks at all times while in the department until further notice....

  18. This sucks

    FirefighterDoug replied to FirefighterDoug's topic in Emergency

    It seems the folks upstairs have heard the threats of lynching or worse from the first floor and have backed off the masks at all times order. I think sailormedic came up with the number one reason...

  19. This sucks

    FirefighterDoug replied to FirefighterDoug's topic in Emergency

    We have always taken precautions with potentially infected patients(masks,isolation)but for some reason the powers to be are very concerned and the old way of treating suspected flu patients is not...

  20. Not properly trained for ER?????

    FirefighterDoug replied to bassadict69's topic in Emergency

    We have a limited number of ER internships for new grads but the competition is fierce and there are many more applicants than positions. I do think going the tech route is the natural progression...

  21. Can any Patient Care Techs tell me how much your training cost?

    FirefighterDoug replied to Miwila's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Most hospitals will teach ER techs EKG's during orientation to the department, this is only training to preform the test it does not give you the training to interpret the results. Phlebotomy is...

  22. Can any Patient Care Techs tell me how much your training cost?

    FirefighterDoug replied to Miwila's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Can you be a little more clear on what duties this person would preform after dumping that much cabbage on a training program. There are paramedic programs that cost around the same but you have much...

  23. How do I position myself to get hired in an ER as a PCT?

    FirefighterDoug replied to DolceVita's topic in Emergency

    Get in line and be patient there are many well qualified applicants but the good news is that the turnover rate for techs is very high. Most techs move on to bigger and better things. In four years I...

  24. ER tech forum.

    FirefighterDoug replied to FirefighterDoug's topic in Emergency

    MurseMikeD Thanks for the positive feedback, its nice to hear from someone who has changed their direction from medic to nursing, Im sure we are not the only two. I have had support from all I have...

  25. ER tech forum.

    FirefighterDoug posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello All I cant believe I have been a tech for almost four years, its been a great experience and may have helped to change my plans for the future. I hope to start taking my pre reqs soon with the...