Recent content by justatech

In most emergency room settings the ER Tech basically functions as an EMT B assisting upper level providers and making sure the department has what it needs to keep the patient flow moving. Of course the skills used and freedom given can vary and be more CNA than EMT depending on the facility...

Have you considered looking for ER Tech positions?

Good job on having your three and five year plans in place it shows your focused and have a desire to actively move forward with your education. The current thinking among the RN's with field experience as medics is for new ER RN's to get a BSN (required almost everywhere) and work back if you...

Here in OR and WA the LPN's have for the most part gone the way of the landline phone. The only places I know of that utilize them are care facilities and I think some correctional institutions. Im not sure if the training is even offered at any of the usual schools. Everything is so regional...

Whenever you have the chance to ask questions of the ER staff take advantage of it. Learning to build good relationships with everyone in the care chain starts on day one. Doctors and some nurses can seem intimidating but they are there if you need them.

mgr22 that is a stellar list of all the best do's and dont's. Do you mind if I copy it and hand it out to the medic students I see?

If you can give me a little idea about your future plans I may be able to give you some focused advice and help point you in the right direction. I have thirteen years of fire/ems field experience and seven years experience in the ER here in PDX with very good contacts in all three fields that...

Seeing some great tips and helpful information offered up. My advice would be to always utilize parents,caregivers and older siblings whenever possible,they are some of your most valuable on scene tools when it comes to pediatric emergency care. Family centered care even in the pre hospital...