How to get a job as an ER Tech or on an Ambulance?

[thehighlander]

Hi everyone,

I'm a pre-med student at UCSD looking to get a part-time job as an ER Tech or on an ambulance because I would really like to get some clinical experience with patient interaction. I just got my EMT-B certification. I would definitely prefer to work as an ER tech, but everyone I've talked to says it's really competitive so I wouldn't mind working on an ambulance if plan A doesn't happen. Since I'm a full time student, I would like to work only one or two shifts a week if possible. What specific steps should I take in order to make this happen? Should I cold call local emergency rooms or show up in person and ask to speak to the director? What steps should I take to get a part-time gig on an ambulance?

Thanks

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[deleted6669]

Options to work in the field include both paid and volunteer positions. call local fire depts and local ambulance companies to ask about openings.
non-field positions include hospital and non-hospital based. check websites for local hospitals and/or go there and look at the job postings.
urgent care ctrs are also a good option as they will often hire emt-b's as part time help. lots of college students doing that sort of work.
good luck.