How to break into clinical jobs when it's been a while...

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vic998

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Hi guys,
I'm a 3rd year undergrad that decided to commit to pre-med during the COVID lockdown. My clinical hours are basically nonexistent and I would like to change that but I'm not sure how to make myself a desirable applicant for clinical jobs again, or if I'm worrying too much.

I underwent an EMT-B training program the summer after my 1st year of undergrad. During this training I got BLS CPR and FEMA certifications, as well as experience shadowing a shift. The EMT and CPR certifications expire June 2021.

Problem is, I swept that under the rug for a while and then COVID hit, so I couldn't find work without worrying about infecting my grandparents. I currently feel so far removed from the whole clinical scene that I am worried about whether or not I can break into it again. More specifically, I don't know how to brush up on my EMS knowledge effectively to again be considered a desirable applicant for EMS, CNA, or MA roles.

Does anyone have any advice for me on what I can do?
 
Here are some options:
patient transporter
Patient safety aide (sitter)
dietary aide (interactions with patients mainly, will not be doing procedures)
radiology,endoscopy tech, surgical tech (those positions with no licenses needed)

I have used my EMT-B license to be an inpatient transporter at my hospital.
 
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