Any Tips?

[ffjohnson]

Hey guys I just got picked up with a BLS ambulance company and start Tuesday. I was wondering if anybody had any tips for me.

 

[STXmedic]

Show up on time.

Don't be lazy.

Don't be a toolbag.

 

[shfd739]

Show up on time.

Don't be lazy.

Don't be a toolbag.

This^^^.

Make sure your uniform is neat/pressed/clean.

Ask questions if you don't know.

 

[EMT11KDL]

Go through the rig with ur fto. Get a copy and read the sop plus everything above

 

[Joe]

Basically don't be a tool bag is all you need to know. Make sure you know your role on scene. Take vitals!

 

[Handsome Robb]

Don't be a wallflower. Unless that's what your FTO wants for your first day.

Also, don't be a tool bag.

 

[Bullets]

Be professional

Walk, talk, and act like a human being with a basic knowledge. dont be afraid to admit if your getting overwhelmed.

Be AT LEAST 15 minutes early

Dont be a toolbag

 

[Handsome Robb]

Be AT LEAST 15 minutes early

On the other side of this, don't be TOO early either, unless you have administrative things that need to be sorted out.

1. If you have no clue what you are doing you aren't going to be a ton of help standing around the garage like a fence post for 30+ minutes.

2. Crews coming off shift more than likely have stuff they need to do and want to get home so they probably wont be real inclined to help you a whole lot.

3. At my service, you might be made fun of for being a toolbag h34r: Sorry couldn't resist.

All of this is based off my agency and how it runs, your mileage may vary.

 

[medickat]

Be careful that the crew you're riding with doesn't try to playfully haze you

Know what's in your truck. If someone sends you for a piece of equipment that you've never heard of, don't go looking for it. It probably doesn't exist.

 

[mycrofft]

Don't avoid the boss. (S)he hired you, and if orientation is not working out, tell her/him.
And do bring doughnuts once you figure out if it's allowed.

Oh, and don't be a toolbag.

 

[bigbaldguy]

Don't avoid the boss. (S)he hired you, and if orientation is not working out, tell her/him.
And do bring doughnuts once you figure out if it's allowed.

Oh, and don't be a toolbag.

When doughnuts are against the rules only rule breakers will have doughnuts.

 

[mycrofft]

and sugar in their moustaches.

 

[Shishkabob]

Don't kill anyone. They tend to frown on that.

 

[MedicBrew]

If your driving on your first day, don't throw your medic around. Breaking and accelerating are the worst. I don't throw things but I've been know to fill a ear canal(my driver's that is) with D50 after I've been bounced of a bulkhead or two.

and all the above

 

[74restore]

Not looking to hijack this thread but: Someone want to define a "Toolbag" for me? Please excuse how green I really am...

 

[NomadicMedic]

http://m.urbandictionary.com/#define?term=Toolbag

 

[TatuICU]

Definitely grow a half beard and/or mustache. Oh, and carry scissors and extra pens so that when your partner inevitably loses all of his/hers' you'll be there to save the day! Plus, ya know, don't be a toolbag in a figurative sense. Definitely be a toolbag in a literal sense though.

 

[TatuICU]

If your driving on your first day, don't throw your medic around. Breaking and accelerating are the worst. I don't throw things but I've been know to fill a ear canal(my driver's that is) with D50 after I've been bounced of a bulkhead or two.

and all the above

Nothing ruins pants like rogue D50

 

[NomadicMedic]

nothing ruins pants like rogue d50

twss.

 

[Justice]

Dont take crap from anyone. I have seen people in EMS try and 'Haze" new employees.