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I couldn't find a more suitable place to post what I've always wanted to confess to the general EMS community - thank you. I am honored and humbled into joining this brotherhood of life-savers in the most critical moments perhaps in a patients life.

My company offered a volunteer EMS response team to support our large workforce. After the first call that I was involved in, watching the team work (I was an observer at the time) and handling a diabetic crisis to which I will never forget, the intervention, the adrenaline, the immediate response to pt. treatment, and the scene size-up - I was hooked.

Fast forward 6 months later - I'm constantly living, breathing, and eating EMS - EMS podcast everyday to and from work, medical research pertaining to every call at work for CQI, and I recently passed my EMT-B course.

Is there an EMS industry term to describe profession-addiction? Workaholic doesn't seem adequate - I think I'll cease the rambling - once again, thank you.
 
dryaridnod said:
Fast forward 6 months later - I'm constantly living, breathing, and eating EMS - EMS podcast everyday to and from work, medical research pertaining to every call at work for CQI, and I recently passed my EMT-B course.

Is there an EMS industry term to describe profession-addiction? Workaholic doesn't seem adequate
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I believe the term you're looking for is "wacker"
 
dryaridnod said:
I couldn't find a more suitable place to post what I've always wanted to confess to the general EMS community - thank you. I am honored and humbled into joining this brotherhood of life-savers in the most critical moments perhaps in a patients life.

My company offered a volunteer EMS response team to support our large workforce. After the first call that I was involved in, watching the team work (I was an observer at the time) and handling a diabetic crisis to which I will never forget, the intervention, the adrenaline, the immediate response to pt. treatment, and the scene size-up - I was hooked.

Fast forward 6 months later - I'm constantly living, breathing, and eating EMS - EMS podcast everyday to and from work, medical research pertaining to every call at work for CQI, and I recently passed my EMT-B course.

Is there an EMS industry term to describe profession-addiction? Workaholic doesn't seem adequate - I think I'll cease the rambling - once again, thank you.
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Don't worry, this will pass. The adrenaline rush will end soon and you'll know if this is something you want to continue to pursue or not. Put in some full time hours at a company and your shiny newness will start to fade. This isn't a knock on you at all as many have been there, but this job can't be your everything. I'm glad you're enjoying yourself though. Recognize that your education has barely begun and channel your enthusiasm to becoming a better provider and all will work out :) Welcome to the forum!
 
I feel like I'm in the same boat, just been thinking about nothing else besides EMS lately, doesn't help that I'm studying up on my skills to switch from IFT to 911. Any good podcasts for that? Lol
 
Jim37F said:
I feel like I'm in the same boat, just been thinking about nothing else besides EMS lately, doesn't help that I'm studying up on my skills to switch from IFT to 911. Any good podcasts for that? Lol
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I would suggest going through MedicCast & EMS Garage (I would hyperlink but I haven't met the 5 posts requirement) - between them over 100 podcast on all items EMS related. I have yet to get through them all - focusing more on podcast focusing on EMS medical concepts.
 
After a while the new car smell vanishes. It becomes another job. A job that brings truly rewarding moments, but a job none the less.

I know it's hard to fathom, but one day the siren will be annoying, you'll groan when the pager goes off and you'll curse out loud when you're dispatched to a frequent flyer.

It's great to immerse yourself, but make sure you keep a life outside of EMS. Friends not involved in EMS. And whatever you do, don't ever let EMS get in the way of your relationship.

Enjoy the job and stay passionate, just don't let it become all consuming.
 
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You are keen, fresh and everything is new.


Wait til years of shift work and cabulancing jade you
 
dryaridnod said:
I am honored and humbled into joining this brotherhood of life-savers in the most critical moments perhaps in a patients life.
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Just to be clear, that's about 1% of what EMS actually is. Maybe.

I admire your enthusiasm, just make sure you keep it in check early on to ensure a long and fruitful career.
 
dryaridnod said:
My company offered a volunteer EMS response team to support our large workforce. After the first call that I was involved in, watching the team work (I was an observer at the time) and handling a diabetic crisis to which I will never forget, the intervention, the adrenaline, the immediate response to pt. treatment, and the scene size-up - I was hooked.

Fast forward 6 months later - I'm constantly living, breathing, and eating EMS - EMS podcast everyday to and from work, medical research pertaining to every call at work for CQI, and I recently passed my EMT-B course.

Is there an EMS industry term to describe profession-addiction? Workaholic doesn't seem adequate - I think I'll cease the rambling - once again, thank you.
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Glad to see another industrial EMS unit out there, I figured our volunteer fire brigade was a dying breed!

You've got the right level of enthusiasm for working in a low call volume service. Extracurricular reading and training is really going to help you out. If your company ever has questions for another company which does EMS internally, let me know! We'd love to help.
 
dryaridnod said:
I couldn't find a more suitable place to post what I've always wanted to confess to the general EMS community - thank you. I am honored and humbled into joining this brotherhood of life-savers in the most critical moments perhaps in a patients life.
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I graciously accept your adoration.
 
Just don't make the mistake I did, and get it tattooed on your arm. Granted its still a cool tat and it doesn't hurt to remember where you come from.

On the flip side, if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life.
 
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NYMedic828 said:
Just don't make the mistake I did, and get it tattooed on your arm. Granted its still a cool tat and it doesn't hurt to remember where you come from.

On the flip side, if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life.
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Firehouse is that way --->

;) :P
 
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