Career Path of an EMT at San Diego Ambulance
Talia's career path was initially unconventional, starting with a theater and psychology degree and an event planning internship in Israel, where a witnessed accident sparked an interest in medicine. This led to accelerated EMT training, ambulance work, and a current role as a medical assistant, showcasing a journey from unexpected beginnings to a fulfilling career in healthcare.
Career Exploration, Overcoming Challenges, Non-Traditional Career Path, Following Instincts, Transferable Skills
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Talia Wexler
Medical Assistant OR EMT
Medical Clinic and San Diego Ambulance for EMT
Loyola Marymount University
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Entertainment, Music & Arts, Fine Arts, Music
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Medical
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Talia's career path highlights a non-traditional route into the medical field, starting with a theater and psychology background. This demonstrates that diverse educational experiences can lead to fulfilling careers in healthcare.
2. A pivotal moment involving an accident while abroad sparked Talia's interest in medicine, highlighting the unexpected ways career paths can emerge.
3. Talia's experience as both an EMT and a Medical Assistant showcases the versatility of roles within the healthcare sector and the possibility of transitioning between them based on personal preferences and career goals.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Any internships or jobs you had before your current role?
Sure. I studied theater and psychology in college. I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do exactly, and I did theater as a hobby in high school, so I decided to study theater. My mom said I needed a backup plan, so I minored in psychology.
COVID happened when I was in college, so I didn't get to study abroad, which I really wanted to do. After graduating, I decided to go abroad and did an internship program in Israel. There, I worked in event planning and marketing.
Still, I didn't really know what I wanted to do, as neither of those fields resonated with me. While I was there, I witnessed a guy on a lime scooter get hit by a car and fall on his head, bleeding. In that moment, my instinct was to rush to him and help.
I didn't really know what to do, but it made me think I might be interested in the medical field. I've always been interested in medicine, but I struggled a little with comprehension and focus, later finding out I have ADHD.
I went home and completed an accelerated EMT course. After that, I started working as an EMT, including on an ambulance. Then I decided I wanted to work in a more clinical setting, so I got a position as a medical assistant, where I'm currently working and get to see patients.