How hard is it for a newbie EKG tech to find work?

[Hope]

I'm a single mother of 3 in my late 30's. I currently work as a CNA but its very difficult to make any decent money at it. As I get older I really would like the dignity of making more money and not being so embarassed about my life. I was interested in studying to become an LPN but I have heard the program is so hard and so many students drop out...at my age I am afraid to invest my time in something like that and wind up failing and winding up with nothing. I thought about signing up at the EKG/Phleb course at a local tech school. It sounds very thorough but I wonder how hard is it to get a job in this field just out of a course? I know there is supposed to be a "demand" but they say that about all healthcare fields...and then people finish school and can't get jobs. Because if its the case that there are no jobs for new EKG techs then I'll just gamble on LPN program. Because I would do anything to avoid being over 40 and still working as a CNA.
Brunette...thanks. I didn't know PCT's earned that much. Much better than what I earn now.

 

[juli]

Go with what "Brunette" suggested!! A combined EKG/Phelbotomy class will definitely be a bonus to getting hired in the hospital setting as a PCT or Clinical Tech (that's what my hospital calls them in the ICU and Med/Surg settings). Those skills would also be useful in getting a Medical Assistant position in a physician's office or clinic setting. Best wishes!

And the hourly salary she mentioned is right on track here in the midwestern US when you add in a weekend or evening/night bonus.

 

[♪ Brunette Latina ♫]

Hi ya Hope!

I can totally understand your dilemma. Why don't you just go to school and learn Phlebotomy. Phlebotomy is a great career to get into and since you already are a CNA, once you get your drawing skills up to par, you will become a PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN.

Some PCT's get start pay of $13.00-$15.00 an hour.

I wish you the best...