Recent content by EMS_Monkey

Hey everyone. Ive got an interview with Rural Metro next week. The interview is for a field supervisor position. Anything I should expect going into this interview. I was told after the interview there would be a test. Thanks for the help.

Nope. Have talked to them all. Went down the list that nremt has. None of them offer it.

Anyone know any college or private group that is still offering an EMT-I course in Oregon? Between all the hoopla with EMT-ADVANCED and some of the fail rates for EMT-I students it seems many colleges are dropping the program. Im now in Eugene working as a med aid for a memory care (dementia and...

I got my Oregon EMT-B in Aug of 2010. Volunteered for about a year with a rural EMS agency. Just moved to Eugene and am getting on as volunteer with a rural FD in the area. Cant say ive found much in the way of jobs for basics in Oregon. Maybe I havent looked hard enough. I may be too bust...

If your ventilating with a bvm and have the option of applying supplemental oxygen do so.

Ive been looking at this. Id like to go to school up there. Where are you looking to get hired? FD, USFS, ect. I think if you can make it happen you really should. Would be a wonderful opportunity

Is there anything out there for me at this point in my career? Im looking for international work. The catch is I am a 19 year old EMT-B with a bit over a year of experience on an ambulance. Is there any company or way that I can work internationally at this point in my career? I suspect no but...

Sorry about not getting back to ya! Been pretty busy of late. Didn't get the position. Someone probably had more experience. Tho I have applied for a few more positions and am waiting to hear back about interviews. I gained a lot from that interview and know what to expect next time! Your advice...

On our ambulances we dont use the Lifepak for BP SPO2 or pulse. We have a separate machine (cant remember brand or model right now) that does SPO2, BP, and pulse in the ambulance. The first BP is always done (unless its a serious load and go situation) by hand, the first spo2 and pulse is with...

What is the difference between drawing up Epi and drawing up something else? both would be "professional acts". In oregon emt-b'c can draw and administer epinephrine. Just a thought... and I still wouldnt draw up ALS drugs just because I want to cover my own behind.

Congrats! That first step is always the hardest!

Really appreciate the help. It made me much more comfortable and has given me tips I'll be able to use in the future.

I did! It was a very nice interview and I was made very comfortable by the interviewer. I have written PROOF read and sent my thank you letter. Now it's a waiting game. Keeping my fingers crossed that I'm what they are looking for.

I feel that the interview this morning went well. I really tried to show that I am hardworking, dedicated to the medical field, and have a drive to meet and exceed all their expectations as well as the expectations I have for myself. At the end of the interview he outlined what he was looking...

Really appreciate all the great advice. Im going to try and get a good nights sleep. Still pretty nervous but ill just have to get over that. Again thanks for the help and ill keep you updated to how it goes. Monkey