So I've worked for a 911 company here in SoCal for a year and some change. Today was my first day working as an ER Tech. Kaiser. Well, it was just my first day of orientation. And it was BORING. I'm scared I'm not going to like the er as much as being on my LA fire 24.But the pay and benefits are rediculous. Has anyone else gone through this?
911 Ambulance to ER tech, and hating it?
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VFlutter
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It is hard to judge any job based on one day, especially during orientation. Give it some time.
Why do you think it is boring?
Why do you think it is boring?
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I worked as a ED tech during medic school, better pay then the truck and better hours for school. At first I thought it sucked the big one, at the bottom of the food chain, and all that.
Now I'm not sure how it is where your at, but after a few months the Nurses and Docs get to know you and trust you more and more. I must say l learned more in the ED about Pt care and assessment, then I did on the truck. Worked lots of codes, and had much more Pt contact. It was great to be able to take 12 leads to the docs and get them explained and other such learning experiences. Still did lots of BLS skills, Splinting, backboarding, and got to assist with lots of cool procedures. Plus got to know the flight and other EMS crews, and that helped with other Jobs down the line. So to some it up, It can be a great learning experience, give it a few months and see where it goes
Now I'm not sure how it is where your at, but after a few months the Nurses and Docs get to know you and trust you more and more. I must say l learned more in the ED about Pt care and assessment, then I did on the truck. Worked lots of codes, and had much more Pt contact. It was great to be able to take 12 leads to the docs and get them explained and other such learning experiences. Still did lots of BLS skills, Splinting, backboarding, and got to assist with lots of cool procedures. Plus got to know the flight and other EMS crews, and that helped with other Jobs down the line. So to some it up, It can be a great learning experience, give it a few months and see where it goes
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The ER I worked at let us use our skills up to our level. I loved being an ER Tech learned alot of cool stuff, but I hated the night shift 7p-7a. If the ER doesn't let you work up to your skill level I wouldn't work at it. That's just me though.
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True story. I was thinking the same thing. Worked for one year and got picked up by Kaiser!? Lucky!
Good on you bro. Take the "rediculous pay and benfits" for the summer and enjoy the controlled climate and, for the most part, controlled environment. Different than the truck for sure, but try it out... Pros and cons come with everything, weigh them for your situation.
You already know what I'd do.