Recent content by toxik153

Captain Colada I would buy the colada's (cuban coffee) for class. One day a guy called me out in class "Hey Capt. Colada you gettin the coffe right?" and it stuck from there.

Just take the recertification exam again.

EMT's should be able to check blood glucose levels. I have enough patients in my IFT transports that are diabetics, picking them up from ALF's or their residence going to an ER and I feel like I'm lacking information to report such as BGL's and o2 SAT.

I do not understand why BLS units don't have a pulse ox or an AED either. And regarding the guy who said having your own pulse ox is an easy way to get your card pulled.....really. That doesn't make sense to me. I have my own pulse ox, its a good reference tool that goes along with my...

My EMT hours are 252...not under 200.

Thanks again clipper, I like that checklist. I've got about 85% of those skills and the inventory portion is fairly easy of course.

Clipper, thank you for the points you've made. All I have to say is yes, I do want to work on an ALS rig but I have plans to possibly become a Physician Assistant. I truly want to learn more and be more involved in medicine.

Thanks 281. I understand the frustration. I had one hospital deny me outright stating that I'm not qualified for the position...which is an entry level position and I had all the requirements for.

Thanks desert. Here in my area they do post them publicly. I have also applied for an EMT position in general at a a local hospital. I know the benefits and pay is great for young guys in medic school and any other school for that matter.

I meant the comment in a sarcastic tone because I know it's true. It's such a stupid thing to deal with knowing that there are people who are less qualified or just lazier that get the jobs but people who work their butt off for the job don't get it.

So connections are more important than actual work experience and knowledge...and being a hardworking person pursuing a medical career?<_<

Hi guys, Im an EMT-B with ACLS provider card, EKG Aide, currently enrolled in medic school. I have been looking to get into a hospital for about 3-4 months now. Multiple applications and have called to speak with HR as well. I have gone and visited multiple hospitals and all the...

Happy, I would prefer the same man. I really enjoy medicine, especially ems. It's different to all regions here in FL. I know there are several areas where EMS and Fire are separated, that's where my applications go :) But, I know i'llhave to get my fire cert later after I finish medic...

If you're here in FL and in my area of South FL than just get your emt and medics first. It is very difficult to get hired around here with just Fire/EMT. Also, don't just do it to get hired, do it because you want to.Too many people I have met all did medics just to get hired in the FD...

Does anybody here feel ems and fire rescue need to be separate? I think that it would be appropriate. You'd have people dedicated to single purposes and allows them to be highly proficient in that. Yesterday I had a call where my patient had a hx of hip fracture and pain. We had to call for...