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sorry for the double post, I'm special
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Tribute: A Day in the Life of Paramedics, EMT's & Firefighters
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paramedichopeful
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are you serious? First Responders are THE coolest people ever. I would KILL to be in your position (actually not kill, just maybe a small fist fight lol). But seriously, not everybody gets to say that they save lives. And all the awesome equipment and gear and stuff you guys use? Call me a child but I still love firetrucks and police cars lol (and ambulances too, of course). Keep it up; most people I know wouldn't see an EMT or Medic as "cool". But, just think of how many poeple would be dead if they weren't around? Another idea to ponder from the great philosopher Dr. "Dr. Pepper"
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I would give you an application, process and realize your chance would be neel to none. If you wear piercings to the interview and are able to display tattoos with short sleeves, then you will not be hired ... period. Sorry, I have too many applicants that can be great practitioners and at the same time present the professional image our clients wants.
Yes, even all the local hospitals have a "no jewelry" rule as only wedding band and watches as well as no visible tattoos. Even false nails are not allowed due to potential way to harbor bacteria.
Again, it's a market. I receive about 4-8 EMT applicants daily and 4-5 Paramedics weekly. It is competition for a job, and yes appearance is just one part makes the difference in the applicant.
Alike driving record, it's your business; just realize how much it will affect your professional career.
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Health care is about the Pt's. not about the providers freedoms or personal expressions.
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Like I said as a personal example... I have had numerous, numerous, numerous, and numerous patients COMPLIMENT and say how much they like my tattoos..... as have many other providers. When when I tell them that each star is for one of my kids with the word Eternity... they think that is really cool for a Father to do.
You guys are assuming in your thinking that every single patient or the majority of patients view tattoos in a negative light and this is the furthest from the truth. I don't know what your observation has been with this or if you have even been in a position to observe patient reactions to tattoos, but my observation has been nothing but positive and definitely not negative.
Healthcare is about patients and not personal expression... ur right... However, we are also individuals who have lives outside of healthcare and we have the right to be expressive in those lives as long as its ethical and does not incite bad feelings from distasteful tattoos when we come back to work. You don't have to like it nor does every patient have to absolutely like it. That is a human impossibility to please every single person.
I have nothing against policies that require tattoos to be covered while working or piercings removed while working. But to not hire someone because of tattoos and assume all patients find them offensive is in my opinion poor practice... just my opinion which is no more right or wrong than ne one elses.
You guys are assuming in your thinking that every single patient or the majority of patients view tattoos in a negative light and this is the furthest from the truth. I don't know what your observation has been with this or if you have even been in a position to observe patient reactions to tattoos, but my observation has been nothing but positive and definitely not negative.
Healthcare is about patients and not personal expression... ur right... However, we are also individuals who have lives outside of healthcare and we have the right to be expressive in those lives as long as its ethical and does not incite bad feelings from distasteful tattoos when we come back to work. You don't have to like it nor does every patient have to absolutely like it. That is a human impossibility to please every single person.
I have nothing against policies that require tattoos to be covered while working or piercings removed while working. But to not hire someone because of tattoos and assume all patients find them offensive is in my opinion poor practice... just my opinion which is no more right or wrong than ne one elses.
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im a tattoo feller who would wait until after i get the job reveal the tattoos. if the company wants them covered up, i'll do it. its just the way places do things sometimes.
simple to me
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Never said every patient hates tats, but enough do so a professional would attempt to avoid offending.
On your own time do what you want as long as you can come into work and be and look like a professional.
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Sorry dude, but I beg to differ on that claim. There are far less patients offended than are. If your claim is true and I offended so many of my patients, then why did so many give compliments on them? Patients also want to be taken care of by people who they can relate to and are real.
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What gives you the right to determine whats professional?
Sorry but I dont agree and I dont even have a tattoo, piercing or different hair style.
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Its actually a music video filmed by a punk rock band called "alexisonfire". The song name is accidents. Its a very well done video, the music isn't too bad either. Someone 'ripped' it for the thrice song and tried to make it fit. The actors in the video (shaggy hair, tattos, etc) are the actual band members of alexisonfire
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remote_medic
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Depends upon how you define taste of music
R/r 911
That is perhaps a discussion for another form on another day
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liked the videos
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Alexisonfire is not punk rock BTW
Was going to stay out of this, but I (as one who has multiple tattoos) do believe if you are going to get tattoos you should A) get them so that they are not visible when wearing a uniform or B ) get them where you please , but expect not to get hired in a vast multitude of professional careers. I'm sorry but no matter how "nice your ink" is or how conservative it is (kind of an oxymoron there) seeing someones last name on their forearms is not in any way shape or form professional.
It may be we need to stop judging people by their appearance, but let's face it we haven't and most likely will not for many decades to come. A lot is said about one by looks alone most interviewers can basically decide if they're going to give you an opportunity at their company in the first 5 minutes. I can understand allowing earrings on males, but not in a million years would I ever accept one with facial piercings in their face for a professional job. If you don't like that view then you need to face the facts of reality as you will be hard pressed to get a job within EMS or any of a vast multitude of professional jobs.
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How would you describe their music then? (I own 3 of their albums, BTW)
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I really did not want to get involved with a BS tattoo and piercing war...BUT
isn't there always a big but involved....
I have tattoos and piercings...but they are covered.
As for people with sleeve tattoos or forearm tattoos, they do make long sleeve shirts and long sleeve uniform shirts.
People need to relax with appearance.
isn't there always a big but involved....
I have tattoos and piercings...but they are covered.
As for people with sleeve tattoos or forearm tattoos, they do make long sleeve shirts and long sleeve uniform shirts.
People need to relax with appearance.