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    Atlanta's 911 Provider

    I don't think they do, I think they are Basic/Medic only
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    Atlanta's 911 Provider

    $20hr plus shift diffs is what Grady pays for a 12hr shift....... That almost what a Nurse in that area makes. As for your other questions, I don't know. Maybe someone else can answer?
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    Transfer of Care: RE Dialysis PTs

    Local FD can be called for lift assist
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    Williamson County EMS is Hiring Paramedics

    Williamson County hires twice a year, you do not have to have your state cert to apply. But you do need to have it by the time the Academy starts, which historically has been about a month and a half after the hiring process. Our hiring process consist of submitting an app, and then passing an...
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    Rapid Sequence Induction HOWTO?

    Was not taught where I went to school, and was not used where I first worked. Where I work now it is a standing order. This skill needs to be taught Nation wide, even if your area does not perform it.
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    Williamson County EMS is Hiring Paramedics

    Please be sure to select the Field Paramedic opening and not the Jail Medic opening when applying, as those are two separate departments. Field Paramedic(EMS) Jail Medic(sheriff) Thank you,
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    Williamson County EMS is Hiring Paramedics

    Williamson County does not offer relocation assistance, benefits are great. Follow the link below to review the list http://wilco.org/CountyDepartments/HumanResources/HR/Employees/ScheduleofBenefits/tabid/2031/language/en-US/Default.aspx Our greatest benefit is our retirement, we have a...
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    Transfer of Care: RE Dialysis PTs

    I think I would remind the staff that this patient is both of ours, just because we are here doesn't mean that their role ends. There is a common goal, get the patient to and from dialysis safely.
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    Williamson County EMS is Hiring Paramedics

    Hello, Williamson County EMS in Central Texas(just above Austin) is currently accepting applications for a Feb. hiring process. Williamson County EMS is a 3rd service EMS agency in Central Texas that Operates 16 Ambulances spread throughout our 1,182sq mile coverage area. Williamson County...
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    Rapid Sequence Induction HOWTO?

    I think that is silly to say we should not RSI based off of the fact that we cannot run/start infusions in the field. I know of one West Texas Dept. that does, with prop. The name? Mmmmmmmm, I do not remember, but it was mentioned somewheres on this site at one time.
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    Does your department have a web site?

    What does this Dept. do now?
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    High Winds and NOT RESPONDING?

    Sustained over 50mph
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    Rapid Sequence Induction HOWTO?

    We don't set up infusions in the field, but when we take a Hemorrhagic stroke downtown that is intubated from a smaller Hospital that does not have Neuro, we run an Infusion that the ER has started.
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    Atlanta's 911 Provider

    BUddy of mine states that Grady won the contract but then pulled out because the County wanted to much, is now in the hands of lawyers
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    FD EMS vs Private

    You never answered my PM :(
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    Rapid Sequence Induction HOWTO?

    Bucking the tube, tearing up in the eyes, etc... lots of waysto tell.
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    Rapid Sequence Induction HOWTO?

    We max at 10mg, along with Fent. 5mg is pretty low.
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    Rapid Sequence Induction HOWTO?

    Yes! To not is cruel!
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    Atlanta's 911 Provider

    Why so surprised?
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    Rapid Sequence Induction HOWTO?

    Set up equipment Place Patient on Monitor and NC at 6lpm even if bagging Obtain IV/IO access Push 2mg/kg Ketamine Push 2mg/kg Succs Increase NC to 15lpm Apply cricoid pressure as needed Intubate (confirm placement, Capnography, Lung Sounds, Etc...) Discontinue NC Push Versed...
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