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    EMT for Security Company (Houston,TX)

    I work For a Security Company and one of our EMT is moving on to HFD. The job start date is 10/12/2015. Schedule will be Monday-Friday 4p-12am. OFF Weekends. Pay rate is between 13.50-14.00. The Job is very laid back and the work is minimal. I have been here over a year and have enjoyed being...
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    Lost for lack of better words

    Thank your for the replies. To clarify I have a tendon in my ankle that is free to dislocate (Peroneal subluxation). I also have a bad cause of hyperlordosis. Its not debilitating I just see it being a huge obstacle.
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    Lost for lack of better words

    Rarely come on here anymore due to loss of interest in the field. I was once like most New grad EMT's, anxious to get on the street and working in the profession. I worked in EMS for 2 short years, in which I obtained my Intermediate license here in Texas, worked for 2 privates, and volunteered...
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    You might work for a private if.....

    When the company is short handed, and you end up being a wheel-chair driver for the day. When the partners you have don't tuck in their shirts and wear sneakers.... or both. When you have to push the tiny button on the latch for the stretcher to catch. When you drive around to see what...
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    Non EMS Question help please

    Hey Guy's I know this is a EMT forum but I couldn't get a answer elsewhere so I thought I would try here. I live in Texas and am inquiring about a job with a local Police department as a 911 Operator. They require you to become TCLEOSE Certified and I am wondering if there will be a physical...
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    EMT Job opening in Houston

    On Houston.Craigslist there is a job opening for a EMT at a security firm, 40hpw, 401k, health benefits. It was posted on oct 7th. says starting pay is 14.50, if anyone needs a job.
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    Hours of sleep

    Thanks for the reply's. I am going to try it
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    Hours of sleep

    Hello I had a question for some of the medics here. I looked into sleeping less when my schedule changed at work. As of now I am working 5 12 Hour shifts a week at a Pipe yard doing medical response. I usually sleep 7-8 hours when I get off but it gives me little time to do other things that I...
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    Anxiety/Depression

    a reply i have not seen yet is, (spiritual). It is apart of the well being of an EMT or any human being. If you want to pray by all means pray!
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    Worried Student.

    I just finished my EMT class 3 months ago and i felt just as you did. Towards the end of the course you will start to see everything come together, you will understand what you are doing and why. you will also learn during clinical rotations(after about 3 or 4). If you want to Pm me a question...
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    NREMT KED board help

    I read your post, just have two things that might have happened beside PMS, and excessive movement while applying the straps. did your partner let go of C-spine stabilization to help you with the head straps? Did you pad behind the head? because if you did not when you move the patient...
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    EMT-Intermediate Book Question

    Thank you for your input. I am on chapter 6 in my book posted above. I was just wondering what chapters I should cover.
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    EMT-Intermediate Book Question

    Hello i start Intermediate school this coming January. I have already bought the book we are using ( Nancy Caroline's Emergency care in the streets). I am trying to get a head start on the class and was wondering what chapters i should go over in the book listed above? I appreciate any advice!
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