First job as ITX

[djarmpit]

Started my first ITX job (Hospital Transporter) this week and just wanted to share a few things.


-I do transports through the hospital either by bed, gurney, or wheelchair. I don't get to take vitals since the nurses will and everything is machine but I get to administer oxygen and place leads.

-I walked 8 miles throughout the hospital doing transports alone.

-So far being in a hospital experience is great and I'm enjoying my job so far. First week is just tough because this is my first full-time job.

-Hopefully I can get on a rig after my probie period!


My questions:

1) Would this count towards paramedic school hours? I still am somewhat treating a patient in a way, just not on a rig.

2) Does anyone have any sore feet remedies? lol :sad:

3) What are some healthy snacks/food I can bring along so that I don't spend half my paycheck at the cafeteria :unsure:

 

[eprex]

Other than good shoes and inserts, you'll just have to be sore for the first few weeks. You get used to it though.

- peanuts, almonds, cashews, walnuts, chocolate nibs
- nature valley bars
- trader joes bars
- tuna fish
- salad
- grilled chicken
- vegetables or veggie sticks and dip, sweet potatoes are good cold
- soup
- oatmeal
- peanut butter and jelly
- turkey sandwiches or burgers
- veggie burgers
- sushi
- grilled steak, good cold too
- kashi cereal
- pretzels
- egg sandwich in something insulated if you can get to it relatively early in the morning
- fruit, especially bananas
- fruit smoothie. I usually have daily 1 cup blueberries, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1.5 cup coconut milk, .5 cup orange juice, 2 scoops honey greek yogurt, 1/8 cup flax seed, 1 banana
- dark chocolate, just not the whole bar. trader joe's has 3 bars for like $1.50
- salsa and something healthy to dip in it

 

[djarmpit]

So after 2 weeks here I really enjoy the job. I'm not on a rig, but I have fun working within the hospital.


-I still am often able to use my EMT skills such as giving oxygen, placing leads, being able to bag patients, and more.

-It's a great place to learn about the "post" rather than the "pre" care.

-Everyday I'm able to encounter patients with all types of diseases and medical hx so it's fun to be able to witness what I've learned in class. Whenever a patient is getting ready to go into a heart attack, they announce it over the intercom and the closest person gets to run there and do CPR - so that's fun!



A lot of the guys I talk to hate the position or think it's boring, but so far I enjoy it and it'll be enough experience for me to be able to attend paramedic school! I recommend this job to any new EMT wishing to get their foot in the door in the medical field.

 

[JMorin95]

What are your pay and benefits like?

 

[djarmpit]

What are your pay and benefits like?

I'm getting over $10/hour with PLENTY of overtime. Benefits is good, but I'm 20 so to be honest I looked at my benefits packet and just threw it in my trunk

 

[JMorin95]

It's definitely not a bad job to get your foot in the door and some experience under your belt.

 

[mycrofft]

Wear cushy socks, something tougher than cotton, like wool or poly, as well as shoes that fit and have good arch and heel supports.

Granola bars. Get those without goo and chocolate. Maybe some dried fruit as well.

And a hip flask full of rye...no, delete that.

 

[Handsome Robb]

I'm getting over $10/hour with PLENTY of overtime. Benefits is good, but I'm 20 so to be honest I looked at my benefits packet and just threw it in my trunk

From one young person to another. If you have benefits available to you, especially if you don't have to pay for them, take the 20-30 minutes it takes to set them up. Yea, we don't need the primary care stuff as much as the older population but if you get into a car accident, or any other sort of emergency you'll regret not taking the time to activate your benes.

Glad to hear you're enjoying the new job.

Word of advice, in the medical community it's a cardiac arrest, not a heart attack Also, don't run in the hospital. You'll feel real bad when you accidently bowl over grandma while running to a code blue. Not meant to be malicious, just some friendly advice.

 

[Kevinf]

From one young person to another. If you have benefits available to you, especially if you don't have to pay for them, take the 20-30 minutes it takes to set them up. Yea, we don't need the primary care stuff as much as the older population but if you get into a car accident, or any other sort of emergency you'll regret not taking the time to activate your benes.

Glad to hear you're enjoying the new job.

Word of advice, in the medical community it's a cardiac arrest, not a heart attack Also, don't run in the hospital. You'll feel real bad when you accidently bowl over grandma while running to a code blue. Not meant to be malicious, just some friendly advice.

Also, being uninsured for even a relatively short period of time (60 days maybe?) can cause you issues down the line with regards to "pre-existing" conditions. Do what you can to stay insured... even 20 year olds get cancer, et al...