Advice for a new EMT

[11ismyfavoritenumber]

Hey guys, this is my first post! But I have been certified as an EMT-B for a year now, but I finally got my first job in EMS. I will be starting in the next week, and working on ALS rigs in the south side suburbs of Chicago. I'll be doing transports, nursing home emergencies, and 911 calls. I will be seeing some pretty good calls (GSW's, stabbings, major mva's, etc...). With no prior experience, does anyone have any advice, or recommendations for materials I should brush up on? I know I won't be great at first, but I'm trying to make sure I'm as prepared as possible for my position. Thanks!

 

[DrParasite]

Follow your paramedic's lead. your job is to make his job easier. So the more you can acclimate to his way of doing things, the easier it will be.

 

[akflightmedic]

On public forums...might I recommend you change your display name....

The more you participate, the more possibility you may vent to us or share something which possibly should not have been shared. Maintain a minor degree of anonymity, so no colleague, boss or run of the mill jerk can google your name and then have every thread/comment you made pop up instantly.

If that is not your name, the I apologize and ignore my post.

 

[mgr22]

Worry less about "brushing up" on technical material and more on being a good partner and good employee -- e.g., say little, listen a lot, show your willingness to do the hardest, least desirable work, don't criticize anything or anyone except yourself.

 

[11ismyfavoritenumber]

On public forums...might I recommend you change your display name....

The more you participate, the more possibility you may vent to us or share something which possibly should not have been shared. Maintain a minor degree of anonymity, so no colleague, boss or run of the mill jerk can google your name and then have every thread/comment you made pop up instantly.

If that is not your name, the I apologize and ignore my post.

Thank You! I didn't even think about that.