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    Moving to Irvine. EMT-B

    Thanks. Do you think I should look into EKG certs myself or will the hospital want me to go through the hospital sponsored ones.
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    Moving to Irvine. EMT-B

    :rofl: Fair point. But being paid 8.50 is not an option. Got any more advice? or you just here to depress me?:glare:
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    Moving to Irvine. EMT-B

    I got accepted to UCI and I am going to move close to campus. I am looking for a EMT-B job to pay for it. What I am asking you is to recommend a high paying EMT job. My focus at this point is the pay and not much less at this point. - EMT-B cert in San Diego. - In June I will get 1 year...
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    O2- supervisor's POV

    Yeah, same here. A friend of a friends told me about.
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    Funny one liners you've said to overheard to a patient

    Ok thanks. A period probably would have helped.
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    Funny one liners you've said to overheard to a patient

    What? I am confused.:wacko:
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    NPA Bevel In-or-Out

    It was explained to me that it needs to face septum. It was meant to avoid the collection of nasal mucus and such. I had to use the NPA a few times. Twice it was in such a stressful situation that I didn't even look at the nose. I just shoved it in. Patient was fine, no bleeding. if you choose...
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    Hobbies!

    Are you showing off to the other kids? My hobbies are Judo, surfing, and the occasional rock climbing.
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    Nremt 27th

    The type of question you are SURE to get are the type when you need to to identify what needs to be done first. for example, you arrive on scene. What do you do first. 1) BSI 2) Inform dispatch 3) Make sure the scene is safe 4)general Impression. Learn EVERYTHING. I had a lot of neonate...
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    Refusal to backboard

    Well this call would be a waste of time for an ALS unit. If patient is A&Ox2 but is able to understand the risk with no spinal precautions then I would as Pt to sign. It is similar to an AMA. If they understand what is going on and is coherent enough to talk to you about the situation than...
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    Interview Question: If EMS was not around, What would you be?

    MD or RN if I can select something from medicine. Non-medicine related probably would be a Chem or Bio teacher at high school level (I guess I have a pull toward bad paying job.)
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    O2- supervisor's POV

    Again, not my supervisor. Thank you though. I dont see a reason for fraud. The email said that in case pt refuses then to write it down.
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    O2- supervisor's POV

    Thank you everybody. I will just send him a link to this thread so he will see the opinion of more experienced EMT. It is a San Diego based company. No specific protocol on Oxygen administration. During my schooling, if you didn't administer O2 WHEN INDICATED then you failed the entire...
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    O2- supervisor's POV

    Thank you Medic Tim. I did inform him (yes it is somebody else, not a "my friend has a problem with..." situation) that an assessment is needed to administer anything. I was aiming more toward the: How do you handle a supervisor that decided to push O2 "for comfort." I assume it is meant to...
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    O2- supervisor's POV

    So a buddy of mine that works for a private forwarded me this email that he received from his supervisor (FYI small company mainly dialysis call) : I am have a pretty clear idea of how most of you will react, but the thing is what advice should I give him as far as handling this situation...
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    Are you obligated to fix and/or report some situations?

    The things I would report: 1) No. i will not report it because that is what happens in sports. All sports. If the kid was hit HARD.i mean went unconscious and then the couch tells me that he will get walk it off, yes report it. 2) Yes. I don't mind people use weed whatsoever, but absolutely not...
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    Tis the season

    With a toy car? Yes.
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    Tis the season

    I was offered cash but just said that the company doesnt allow us to receive gifts. I just tell them to call in and say we did a good job (positive feedback= bonus in the paycheck.) I am too germaphobic to accept food from someone. What i did take was a toy car from a teen psych pt.
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    Emr acp testing

    I know the normal bsl in CA is betweem 60-120. Yes, sometimes we need to administer before a FULL set, but never before any vitals are done. Although i would love to to know a few examples.
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    Exercise Regimen

    For the OP, Don't just go to the gym with the hope of lifting weights. Find a hobby that requires physical fitness. Crossfitting is a hobby. Find one for yourself. Weight lifting is a possible hobby too :glare: . I personally do Judo, surf, and rock climbing. I have going to the gym, but it...
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