Recent content by dmr1203

I got a call from Metro Atlanta asking me to come in for a skills test. Anyone know what I should expect?

I put a dozen apps in and no calls for six weeks and then calls from 3 places. I don't know of they hire at the same time. I have hears that they do. Be patient. I sent emails to the companies asking them if I could ride and checking on the application.

BLS in Georgia. 48 hour week. Very cool.

Good advice. Just bought Dr. Dubins book. Thanks

Thanks Dana. Finally some useful advice. Will do.

Thanks for the sarcasm guys. Lol. I meant a class that will teach me how to analyze heart rythms on a twelve lead. I'm trying to lessen the shock in paramedic school.

Does anyone have this or is thinking about getting it?

They don't call me to ride. I spend every other weekend emailing the director of operations asking if I can jump on a truck for a few hours. I am seeking them out. I paid to go to the best school here in Georgia hoping to go to work for them. Technically I am using them. I'm on an ALS truck and...

Well I don't want to lose my skills. I ride as a third rider learning things and getting patient contact until hopefully someone hires me. The truth is that I go back to a full time job that is not medically related at all. If it takes me a few months to get hired somewhere then I will be ready...

I live in Georgia. I'm riding for free while I'm looking for a job to get experience before paramedic school. Here in Georgia the experience is recommended but not required. Should infer my acls or a 12 lead certification?

Im a third rider.

So I paid 3000 for my EMT-I school and studied my tail off passing the state practicals and written exam, got my liscense and applied to half a dozen ambulance companies. The school that I went to has its own company and gave us the impression that we would be hired by them. I have over 200...