got a job interview, at a casino

[freebyrd]

odd. i don't know about the rest of the country but casinos in california require that their security details are e.m.t. basics.

it ain't glamorous but what the hey, it'll keep me busy and allow me to maybe occasionally use my skills.

its next thursday wish me luck

 

[Tigger]

I'm not sure glamorous quite describes any EMS career haha.

 

[freebyrd]

I'm not sure glamorous quite describes any EMS career haha.

for the most part you are correct, although flight medic would be pretty exciting if not glamorous

anyway i'm stoked, its hard to get an interview in california, and i ain't getting any younger,
whatever i end up with in the next 12 to 18 months i intend to retire at, i am 46 years old after all, although i am in remarkable shape..still i am not getting any younger.

i would hope to end up in an organization that will assist me in continuing my training so that i can get to the level of paramedic.
eventually i would like to work as a medic and also teach the e.m.t. basic course.
i have extensive experience in management and training employees so i am constantly in the teaching mode,
while i was in my e.m.t. basic course i was always coming up with ideas about this and that and how i would teach a subject or chapter in a different way or approach.
that part is really fun for me

when i was getting reading for my practical skills i got creative and used a bunch of props from around the house so that i could practice muscle memory while doing things like c-spine or k.e.d.
i built my own devices using ironing boards and my sons old carseats along with bungee cords and belts / buckles for straps etc..

it was really fun,
anyway i am looking forward to this i hope the person doing the interview likes me

 

[flyfisher151]

GOOD LUCK man! Hope you get on!

 

[jonesy0924]

the casino here in tampa requires it too.

 

[mycrofft]

I don't think "Calfornia casinos" are required to do that.

Each tribe or "people" runs their casino. Their insurance and lawyers porbably tell them to do it, though.

 

[AnneHathaway]

Browse over internet.

 

[freebyrd]

Each tribe or "people" runs their casino. Their insurance and lawyers porbably tell them to do it, though.

yeah a girl who was in my squad at school was working as security at a local tribal casino and they sent her there and paid for her education and gave her a raise upon completion,

actually the more i look into it the better it sounds, the pay isn't too bad, (but who doesn't want more money)
and they have really good benefits packages, and since tribal property is considered a country within a country they let you smoke on the grounds, (smoking and coffee are my two vices)
so i am really hoping to ace the interview. luckily for me i have done 100's of interviews myself when i was a walmart manager so i know what they want to hear and how to sell myself.

 

[EMDispatch]

I work for a casino,

We have a dedicated emt on each shift plus many of us have our certification.
Casinos are a different kind of place, and a truly unique experience... Just remember they are breeding grounds for bacteria and often huge sharp hazards. You'd be surprised how lazy people get with syringes when they'd rather be staring at a slot machine.

 

[freebyrd]

I work for a casino,

We have a dedicated emt on each shift plus many of us have our certification.
Casinos are a different kind of place, and a truly unique experience... Just remember they are breeding grounds for bacteria and often huge sharp hazards. You'd be surprised how lazy people get with syringes when they'd rather be staring at a slot machine.

cool the interview is in the morning wish me luck

 

[freebyrd]

interesting interview, i never been through one like that before, they gave me a bunch of scenarios and stuff
it was really fun and cool, hope i did well

 

[mycrofft]

Hey, can you comp us a lil' sumpin'-sumpin'?


Hope it works out.