Recent content by Medic4Dawgs

First there are two really good Linked In groups: Remote Medics and Offshore Medics that companies around the world post to. Rig Zone is another good place to keep an eye on for offshore opportunities. Companies that are good to get experience with are Frontier MEDEX, International SOS, and...

Hey Mellow- I ended up choosing not to go with PCL when I interviewed and was offered a position because of the extremely low pay and the role of a Medic in their system. Additionally, I was hired for an Offshore company and am working as an offshore Medic with a great rotation schedule (5...

I'm no where close to PSD. Wouldn't mind but I'm in Offshore. Basically to prove yourself to the better companies you've gotta find work that proves your Remote Medicine or have 5-10 years in EMS with very long transport times and still expect a huge uphill climb to the level of Remote/Offshore...

Yes many are but look for them. To gain a true break into Remote Medicine, expect to pay your dues so don't limit to oh well I can't do Iraq or other places. My company is hiring, but we're now getting to be selective. So find those opportunities that get to the true remote/offshore world and...

Good luck with your journeys. I'll start a blog as well for those looking for what offshore medicine really looks like. I'm definitely thankful to have been rejected by PCL and receive a job paying 2.5 times that of PCL and off wayyyy more. We do 5/5 week rotations and we still see a ton of...

Thoughts on PCL Hi Everyone- First, I went all the way through the Skype Interview with PCL. I found the process interesting. I also find that PCL is looking for more or less EMT-Basics not Paramedics and definitely NOT Remote Duty Medics. IF you're looking for better pay than your current...

I know that it sometimes takes us forever to get folks their Colorado certs for those coming in from out of state on to our department. Good luck and yes sometimes it's a huge PIA due to length of time involved.

Update Hi everyone- So I just wanted to give ya'll a heads up. I have the first phone call tomorrow at 1 pm and am looking forward to hearing more about the position. I am still somewhat concerned about pay but am willing to at least entertain the idea. Good luck to everyone and congrats to...

Another thing to keep in mind is that they run a high volume of BLS calls that sound ALS at first, but end in the reality of being BLS despite their efficient use of EMD and attempting to assign BLS calls to BLS trucks.

PM sent with an email address. Good luck!

I've been told that it's more like 10-12 in a 10 hr period and many days 15+.

Dh Denver Health is a private organization now, which has brought some changes for sure. They are still heavily supplemented by the state which creates some confusion for folks but the whole change from Denver General to Denver Health is due to them no longer being a city hospital. That...

Thanks! Hi CruiseMedic- I absolutely agree that being in any remote environment is wayyyy different than regular street medicine. I loved my job in Iraq because I grew ALOT as a Medic. As you indicated, expanded scope is a huge challenge for many Medics especially in the first year or so...

To add to the list, there are some non-paid places as well that will offer Medic school in exchange for years of service. R/M and AMR both will help at least with tuition assistance.

hi and re-joining the ranks of expat medics Hi ya'll- I've enjoyed reading your posts about PCL. I too am getting started with the process, phone call on Wednesday. I applied awhile back and they definitely took some time getting back to me. I've been a Medic for six years and have 2.5 years...