Stephanie.
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The thread title is completely irrelevant to this post but I just wanted to say that.
Anyways, I had an interview today with our local 911 service!
The whole application process consisted of applying (duh), pre-assessment evaluation (strongly agree/disagree), if you pass that then you are asked to come for an interview. I came in today and did a EMT test, which was based at a paramedic level (and probably the hardest EMT test I have ever taken), I passed with "above average" when I thought I had completely bombed it. B) They took me into a panel interview with 2 supervisors. I had taken a "ME" book, with copies of all my certifications, CE papers, and awards. I had originally thought not to take it with me because I didn't want them to think I was an overly anxious annoying basic. The supervisors were EXTREMELY impressed, said they had never had anyone do that. That made me feel good. They asked me about me speaking American Sign Language and a few other interesting tidbits on my application. They began the interview asking questions like What made you want to be an EMT? What makes you interested in our company? Then moved on to a few questions like; How are you at handling stressful situations? Give us an example of a stressful situation and how did you deal/manage? How are you at handling dangerous situations? Give us an example of a time you were in a dangerous situation, or how did you prevent a dangerous situation from happening? Do you have a specific event you can tell us about? Give us an example of a time you went above and beyond to help a customer or patient. We then moved on to 3 scenario questions, gave the patient information, vitals and chief complaint and asked me to "field diagnose" and what my treatment would be. The following are similar scenarios I was given.
A 58 YOM cc c/p radiating to his left arm.
Vitals - BP: 80/55, RR 22, HR 88, O2 98%
They then listed off a portion of the EKG... something about ST.
My diagnosis: MI.
My treatment: Administer O2 via NC 6lpm, he obviously has already been placed on a monitor so I didn't mention that. I told them that I would not give nitro because of the BP. But I could help the patient take aspirin, and spike the bag for the medic. They then asked me how I would transport this patient and if I considered them stable and what hospital I would take them to. I said he was unstable, Priority 1 and the closest facility with a cath lab.
Answer: MI, and my treatment was fine.
A 4 YOF with a mild fever onset 2 days ago, and coughing. Upon your arrival she is in her mothers arms drooling and gets excited when you walk up. No vitals were available
My diagnosis: No idea.
My treatment: Blow by NRB because she is frightened. Transport to nearest children hospital. No lights and sirens and in her mothers lap.
Answer: Croup/Epiglottis
MVA, sedan wrapped around a pole. Minimal help from FD. My partner holds C-SPINE while I assess and treat. 28 YOM alert and talking when we arrive, with a large bruise on his forehead, we are able to get the door open and immobilize him on a backboard, when taking him to the ambulance he goes unconscious with these vitals; BP 88/68, RR 6bpm, HR 112, O2 87%
My diagnosis: Head trauma, fly him.
My treatment: Take control and maintain his airway. BVM with 12L O2, treat for shock and if aircraft is unavailable transport priority 1 to nearest trauma center.
Answer: Head trauma, then I was asked if it was known that the patient was a diabetic, would my treatment change. I said yes and then explained my new treatment.
I think overall I did well. They will let me know next week.
I'm pretty confident about what was said and done. B) Any advice or opinions are welcome.
Thanks for reading and be safe out there.
Anyways, I had an interview today with our local 911 service!
The whole application process consisted of applying (duh), pre-assessment evaluation (strongly agree/disagree), if you pass that then you are asked to come for an interview. I came in today and did a EMT test, which was based at a paramedic level (and probably the hardest EMT test I have ever taken), I passed with "above average" when I thought I had completely bombed it. B) They took me into a panel interview with 2 supervisors. I had taken a "ME" book, with copies of all my certifications, CE papers, and awards. I had originally thought not to take it with me because I didn't want them to think I was an overly anxious annoying basic. The supervisors were EXTREMELY impressed, said they had never had anyone do that. That made me feel good. They asked me about me speaking American Sign Language and a few other interesting tidbits on my application. They began the interview asking questions like What made you want to be an EMT? What makes you interested in our company? Then moved on to a few questions like; How are you at handling stressful situations? Give us an example of a stressful situation and how did you deal/manage? How are you at handling dangerous situations? Give us an example of a time you were in a dangerous situation, or how did you prevent a dangerous situation from happening? Do you have a specific event you can tell us about? Give us an example of a time you went above and beyond to help a customer or patient. We then moved on to 3 scenario questions, gave the patient information, vitals and chief complaint and asked me to "field diagnose" and what my treatment would be. The following are similar scenarios I was given.
A 58 YOM cc c/p radiating to his left arm.
Vitals - BP: 80/55, RR 22, HR 88, O2 98%
They then listed off a portion of the EKG... something about ST.
My diagnosis: MI.
My treatment: Administer O2 via NC 6lpm, he obviously has already been placed on a monitor so I didn't mention that. I told them that I would not give nitro because of the BP. But I could help the patient take aspirin, and spike the bag for the medic. They then asked me how I would transport this patient and if I considered them stable and what hospital I would take them to. I said he was unstable, Priority 1 and the closest facility with a cath lab.
Answer: MI, and my treatment was fine.
A 4 YOF with a mild fever onset 2 days ago, and coughing. Upon your arrival she is in her mothers arms drooling and gets excited when you walk up. No vitals were available
My diagnosis: No idea.
My treatment: Blow by NRB because she is frightened. Transport to nearest children hospital. No lights and sirens and in her mothers lap.
Answer: Croup/Epiglottis
MVA, sedan wrapped around a pole. Minimal help from FD. My partner holds C-SPINE while I assess and treat. 28 YOM alert and talking when we arrive, with a large bruise on his forehead, we are able to get the door open and immobilize him on a backboard, when taking him to the ambulance he goes unconscious with these vitals; BP 88/68, RR 6bpm, HR 112, O2 87%
My diagnosis: Head trauma, fly him.
My treatment: Take control and maintain his airway. BVM with 12L O2, treat for shock and if aircraft is unavailable transport priority 1 to nearest trauma center.
Answer: Head trauma, then I was asked if it was known that the patient was a diabetic, would my treatment change. I said yes and then explained my new treatment.
I think overall I did well. They will let me know next week.
I'm pretty confident about what was said and done. B) Any advice or opinions are welcome.Thanks for reading and be safe out there.
