Way of the EMS Provider

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Robert Michael Olson

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What is the mindset of a successful EMS provider?
How does he think about his job?
What does he look like when he is in action? How do people see him?
What are the qualities of a paramedic, or EMT that inspire confidence in others and in himself?
What is his attitude like?
How much does he rely on himself? his partner?
Does he hold strong values and morals to guide him in his decisions? Does he love his job?
Even if he is not confident, must he show confidence?

I have no experience other than in the classroom, but want to know what a good healthcare provider in EMS is like, in order to strive to be like him.
 
That's a lot of questions...

A few things in no order: Always have confidence in what you do. Your patients trust you when you're confident, and don't when you're not.

Mindset/attitude/etc.: It's a job. Don't live and breathe it. I don't wear paramedic clothing outside of work, and I don't post paramedic stuff on facebook often. I don't work as a paramedic when I'm not on duty.
Always treat your patients good, no matter the/their circumstances. A rancid bum will get the same respect as a white collar business man. Don't ever get burnt out and take it out on the patients (see it too often). Being inconvenienced by ******** is part of your job, smile and do what you're paid to do.

And last thing I'll say is always do what's best for the patient. It's easier to explain your actions if what you did was in the patient's best interest.
 
teedubbyaw said:
That's a lot of questions...

A few things in no order: Always have confidence in what you do. Your patients trust you when you're confident, and don't when you're not.

Mindset/attitude/etc.: It's a job. Don't live and breathe it. I don't wear paramedic clothing outside of work, and I don't post paramedic stuff on facebook often. I don't work as a paramedic when I'm not on duty.
Always treat your patients good, no matter the/their circumstances. A rancid bum will get the same respect as a white collar business man. Don't ever get burnt out and take it out on the patients (see it too often). Being inconvenienced by ******** is part of your job, smile and do what you're paid to do.

And last thing I'll say is always do what's best for the patient. It's easier to explain your actions if what you did was in the patient's best interest.
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