I agree. pdaddy is spot on. I almost actually wrote that last paragraph in my previous post, but deleted it. Seems whenever you give out good advice on EF no one takes it.
V, go find out what they require you have in the ER to become a tech. They may want you to have EMT, or maybe just BLS (CPR card). Apply for ER. I doubt you have a lvl I trauma center near you as I think you're in podunk, CO, near mitch. But the only real difference between lvl I and lvl II is a burn unit. You can also float and pickup shifts in other parts of the hospital likely. You will get a ton of experience and knowledge working in the ER.