Hello,
I am about look for a better job and would like to go to a reputable 911 provider. The current IFT company I am working for has been a nightmare. Whenever it seems they are improving, they do something else that is unfair to employees or possibly illegal.
A few issues that have concerned me are:
Forcing transport on patients who are AOX3 but have a "history" of psych.
Refusing lift-assist when it's needed.
Badgering and bullying EMT's who request ALS or decide not to transport unstable patients.
Giving write-ups for breaking rules that we were never made aware of or that were explained differently during training. .
The biggest problem are issues regarding scope of practice and patient care. I am one of very few who actually question these possible violations and protect myself. A supervisor once said "if you're so concerned about your certs, maybe a 'for profit' IFT company is not for you. Patient care is important but we are here to make money".
This was my first EMT job and the only reason I accepted this job was because I didn't have reliable transportation and they were reasonably close to my home. I now have a new car and am willing to take a small pay cut f it means getting away from this volatile environment. I know something bad is going to happen at this company and I do not want to be part of it. I feel trapped here because it's completely conceivable that they would attempt to sabotage my job search. Does anyone have advice?
I am about look for a better job and would like to go to a reputable 911 provider. The current IFT company I am working for has been a nightmare. Whenever it seems they are improving, they do something else that is unfair to employees or possibly illegal.
A few issues that have concerned me are:
Forcing transport on patients who are AOX3 but have a "history" of psych.
Refusing lift-assist when it's needed.
Badgering and bullying EMT's who request ALS or decide not to transport unstable patients.
Giving write-ups for breaking rules that we were never made aware of or that were explained differently during training. .
The biggest problem are issues regarding scope of practice and patient care. I am one of very few who actually question these possible violations and protect myself. A supervisor once said "if you're so concerned about your certs, maybe a 'for profit' IFT company is not for you. Patient care is important but we are here to make money".
This was my first EMT job and the only reason I accepted this job was because I didn't have reliable transportation and they were reasonably close to my home. I now have a new car and am willing to take a small pay cut f it means getting away from this volatile environment. I know something bad is going to happen at this company and I do not want to be part of it. I feel trapped here because it's completely conceivable that they would attempt to sabotage my job search. Does anyone have advice?