Volunteering in ERs

[awb4130578]

Are EMTs ever allowed to volunteer in ERs? I applied for an ER tech position and was only turned down because I didn't have any ER experience-besides my ER clinical time (48 hrs.) I needed to get my EMT license. They said come back and apply when I have 6 months+ EMT experience. I'd go work on an ambulance but around here-st. louis-you have to have your driver's license. I don't have mine. It scares the crap out of me to drive-it makes me way to nervous. I don't intend on ever getting mine either. I can't think of any other way to get experience so I can get an ER tech job.

[Altra, BSN, RN]

Some ERs hire techs who are not EMTs or paramedics ... but some do not.

If the particular hospital you are interested in requires this, then I don't see a way for you to be hired as an ER tech there.

Are you currently a nursing student? Check with other hospitals ... you may be able to find an ER tech position elsewhere. But if you are looking for supplemental income/experience while in nursing school ... don't rule out the value of nurse aide experience in other departments as well, even if emergency nursing is your goal.