Do You like your job?

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I am talking specifically to EMTs who work first response; do you like what you do? or would you rather stick to IFT?
 
I work rural 911 and love it. I used to work urban ift and it was good experience getting patient contact. I have never hated any medical job I've had, including floor tech at a hospital.
 
I love it. Whether its IFT or 911. I love practicing my skills and any patient contact.
 
Given the choice, I'd do 911, but there is plenty to learn doing IFT as well.

I totally hate dialysis runs, though. I was so glad when the medicare rules changed and we didn't hardly do them at all anymore.
 
abckidsmom said:
I totally hate dialysis runs, though. I was so glad when the medicare rules changed and we didn't hardly do them at all anymore.
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....???? can you expound on this?

signed,
emt whi runs about 4 dialysis calls a day :wacko:
 
beandip4all said:
....???? can you expound on this?

signed,
emt whi runs about 4 dialysis calls a day :wacko:
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Medicare changed the amount they reimbursed for many calls, causing many companies to reduce the amount of dialysis type calls>



To answer the question, I enjoy my job. I bet your poll results will be a little skewed here since I would only expect those that enjoy their job and are motivated to participate in a EMS forum.
 
No, I do not like my job. I absolutely love it; the good; the bad; the ugly.
 
I am happier when Im on a 911 rig as opposed to a BLS IFT but at least I get to do an assessment on BLS. I have not worked ALS IFT but I tell you what, I really don't like CCT.
 
going from a primary 911 in Central CA back to IFT in LA so that I could finish school is a very humbling experience. Do I like my job? Not particulary because of what I was used to, however, in today's economic uncertanty I am happy I even have a job.
Looking forward to bigger and better things this summer (hopefully)
 
I work strictly 911...I love my job and absolutely would not think about working for an IFT, sorry I respect those that can do transports...it's just not for me.
 
IFT has it's place and can be a very good learning experience. As far as prehospital first response, I LOVE it!! I couldn't imagine myself (permanently) doing anything else!! :P
 
I work on an emergency ALS unit. Like any jobs it has its ups and downs, luckily the ups outweigh the downs.

I don't mind doing occasional IFTs especially when there is an escort nure/doctor. Learn lots about difficult conditions.
 
911 > Inter-Facility Transport

I will never work for a strictly IFT service. Ever.
 
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Fire Based EMS 911 transporting dept. I spend half of my time on a txp unit, and the other half on the engine. It gives me a break from the overnight BS runs, and it's definitely a change of pace that keeps me fresh. Most of my OT is on a transport unit that's medic/EMT. I get plenty of txp work to keep my skills sharp. I also do IFT on a per diem basis, very occasionally.

My situation is set up just the way I like it.
 
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