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  1. reidnez

    Landed a job!

    My first one (EMT-wise), with Pacific Ambulance. I did a "mass interview" there about a month ago, they didn't have anything open at the time but were just screening. So I wasn't too hopeful, but I got a call about ten minutes ago and offered a full-time position. I know there are a lot of...
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    CA paramedic school requirement...

    I know I have to work for a year as basic before I can go to medic school. My question is, does this have to be with an ambulance service or do other EMT jobs count? I have an interview at a hospital next week, the job is "tech aide/transporter." I'm still fuzzy on the job description, but as I...
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    Just had another interview...

    And I'm not feeling so good about it. The interviewer spent almost the entire time asking me about my H6. I have 3 tickets, all 2003 and earlier. No DUI's, accidents, suspensions or anything crazy like that. Just speeding tickets. It seemed like he pretty much made his decision based on that. I...
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    BP Cuff on forearm--experience/thoughts?

    Hey there! The other day I was visiting my cousin in the hospital. Her RN came in to take vitals and I noticed that she put the BP cuff on my cousin's forearm. It was a disposable cuff connected to the automated monitor that hospitals typically use. The nurse looked pretty busy so I didn't want...
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    Looking for volunteer work in San Diego area...

    Either a regular gig with a volunteer dept., special events, whatever...I'm also looking for a paid full-time job, but would like to get some experience in the meantime. Any leads are greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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    San Diego--Alert Ambulance?

    Anyone have any info (or even rumors) on this company? I have never seen one of their cars on the road, but they have employment ads in various places and I'm applying there tomorrow. Thanks in advance!
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    EMT-B job hunting in San Diego. Help please :)

    Hello all, first post here. I'm a newly-minted EMT-B and while I'm still pursuing my education and not sure yet whether EMS is the long-term career path I want to take, I am interested in getting back into the workforce and getting some experience under my belt. I have my ME card, county card...
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