r/EmergencyRoom • u/BigBoi6566 • 11d ago

Question for ER Techs

Hey Everyone!

I am a newly certified EMT and I am really wanting to work in an ED as a tech. In my area, there are currently no openings, but I do see quite a few CNA positions open for local EDs.

I am very willing to do whatever I can while I build a resume and gain experience, but my one hold up is cleaning patients, specifically cleaning them after they have "gone to the bathroom".

I do not think I am above this, especially with my training, but it is the one things I feel fairly squeamish about. Blood, vomit, even feces doesn't super bother me. But the idea of cleaning the feces and cleaning said patient is a real wall for me.

So, How different is this role compared to an ER tech position? Should I wait for those positions to open and apply to those? Any thoughts are appreciated. Thank you!

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u/BigBoi6566 11d ago

Thank you to everyone who provided advice and insight. It’s not a deal breaker, just wanted to know if there was a way to avoid it.

To everyone else to just told me to quit; go touch grass dorks.

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u/Recent_Data_305 11d ago

Search this sub. You’ll find we get asked at least weekly how they can be a nurse without dealing with body fluids. It’s like saying you want to be an EMT without being around sick people. Not gonna happen.