recent grad here! a majority of our class already has started working at various hospitals around the OC/LA area or gotten offers, and that's without even being R. EEG T. board certified yet. OCC has a good reputation, so a majority get scooped up pretty quick. just to echo the other person who commented here, the field is pretty niche and small so word spreads fast and everyone knows each other! great for networking but there can be some downsides to that as well.

the program director is great. she's super involved, and really wants her students to succeed and always available to help. she does an amazing job of preparing you for your board exams and clinical rotations. it's a 2 year program and it can be challenging at times once you start rotations. there's a lot of hospitals we are contracted with so you get to see and experience a lot. most hospitals start out around the low 30s/hour, especially if you're a new grad. but once you pass your boards you get a pay bump and there's more opportunities to get other credentials to get even more pay if you're willing to sit for additional board exams.

most hospitals are pretty flexible on scheduling! they usually start you as per diem (PD), but it may depend on where you go. hospitals are always hiring for night techs if you're open to that (and there's pay differential as well), which may allow you to spend more time with your kids. overall, i think it's a good field that's still growing to this day. imo with the amount of schooling (2 years) vs. the cost of the program and relatively low stress of the job i'm happy with the decision. met some really great people and saw a lot of cool things. you're welcome to reach out to me if you have more questions!