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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
will do sir ! thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
I very much appreciate the replies, I am DEF not looking into to nursing, just resp care, really anything that has a 2 year or less free that allows me to work in any clinical/hospital/docs office environment and make 40-50+k a year. I lied respiratory because it was a niche job that seemed to have a lot of openings. thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
E MAIL INBOUND thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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Healthcare is tough as you get older and you're no spring chicken as it is. I work in Healthcare Administration and see our clinical staff and they are doing back breaking work at ages up to 75 years old. Nothing I'd want to do at that age. At 52 years old you need to be making more than $29k/year and I'm sure you could do so delivering pizzas, doordash, instacart, etc. assuming that is an option where you live? I don't know about Texas, but here in Arizona a Med Tech doesn't make $50k-$60k but more like $35k - $40k. What do you do now? Any chance you can grow your experience into a supervisor or manager position at another company making closer to the $60k/year you're after? Starting out in healthcare at 52 years old doesn't sound like a good plan to me. Healthcare is tough for young people in today's environment and not a field I'd choose this late in the game.This message has been edited. Last edited by: LBTRS, ____________________________ NRA Benefactor Life Member GOA Life Member Arizona Citizens Defense League Life Member | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
LBTR, I am a 24 yrs LEO, my county is very poor as is most of my area, I am ready to shift out of this line of work, I am still in VERY good shape for my age and look ten to 15 years younger than I am. I work out 5 to 6 times a week. I am not worried about the physical side of it. I have a farm and property i own so I am not willing to move for a better job. thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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I may be misunerstanding your thoughts here so please forgive me if I am missing something, but I just wanted to point out that a Respiratory Therapist in AZ (Very similar in TX) will start out at around $70,000 per year in an acute care hospital and there is a lot of room to grow from there. Its definitly not a Med Tec (Not sure what job you are thinking of?). A respiratory therapist requires a college degree in the discipline, a national registry certification and state specific professional licensing, very similar to nursing. NRA Certified instructor, and Range Safety officer OpSpec Training http://opspectraining.com Grayguns - http://grayguns.com | |||
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To me, 'Med Tech' means a Registered Medical Technologist (a Laboratory Tech). It requires a BA/BS degree that includes a year of Clinical training and a national certification; some states also require their own certification. There are lesser Lab certifications that require less education and training, but they pay less. An MT-ASCP certified Lab Tech has a median income of $53k. "If Gun Control worked, Chicago would look like Mayberry, not Thunderdome" - Cam Edwards | |||
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Surgical Techs are in crazy demand right now. Making big money locally in PA. Not sure how much that translates to your area. I believe there are short programs to get the certification. These are the people that arrange and hand off instruments to the surgeon.  | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
Well, after a ton of research , I am leaning more toward the Rad Tech, as it has less cajoling of the PTs, I don't have to fight a PT to get his Xray, usually, less exposure to funk and it is the only tract of study that is offered by my local community college thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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Gold dot glad to hear. If you need anything don’t be a stranger!!! Good luck Godspeed. Grind it out!!! | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
thanks buddy, I was disappointed because i was enthusiastic about Resp but, most signs point to not doing it, I have now also looked at Surgery assistant as well as a physical therapist assistant. thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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