Paramedics Plus Physical Requirements

Amelia

Amelia

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Hi all,

Paramedics Plus is taking over our current ambulance service, and looking at the requirements, they want you to lift 140 pounds. I think I would be able to get to the 140 lb. mark (I can lift 120 now), but I'm kind of petite, so much more than that may be a challenge, which I'm willing to take on.

My question is, if I qualify for the other physical stuff, how strict are they on the 140 lb. lifting requirements?

Because no one around here really knows what to expect with this new company, I don't know who else to ask.

Thank you!
 
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That's 9 stone 63kg. Bet you can do that no problem @Amelia do the angry/mean face and you'll be fine :)
 
HA HA HA!!! Maybe that will intimidate them enough to hire me!
 
Amelia said:
Hi all,

Paramedics Plus is taking over our current ambulance service, and looking at the requirements, they want you to lift 140 pounds. I think I would be able to get to the 140 lb. mark (I can lift 120 now), but I'm kind of petite, so much more than that may be a challenge, which I'm willing to take on.

My question is, if I qualify for the other physical stuff, how strict are they on the 140 lb. lifting requirements?

Because no one around here really knows what to expect with this new company, I don't know who else to ask.

Thank you!
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I have no idea about this company but I just had a lift test yesterday for my new job and they have a 140 pound lift and transfer for the last station. I was told that in order to be employed I had to complete all stations.

That said, I lift normally at about 125 pounds for dead lifting and got through the test just fine. I know that there have been occasions where we have loaded some quite large individuals into our truck and sometimes it is a bit of work but not impossible....that was what the test was like. I think that you will do just fine.
 
@JWalters Thank you. That makes me feel a little better. :)
 
From what i learned in class is that the NREMT is 70-120 questions. The quiz stops when it thinks you're competent- so my instructor told us.
 
Amelia said:
From what i learned in class is that the NREMT is 70-120 questions. The quiz stops when it thinks you're competent- so my instructor told us.
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Oh thanks... But I'm talking about the 50 question EMT test That P+ Gives
 
Oh. I dont know about that one. Are you in SF too?
 
Amelia, you could always join the Push-Up Club at school. Each time we miss an IV stick we have to do 20 push-ups. You'd be pushing around 140 lbs in no time.
 
Emergency Metaphysics said:
Amelia, you could always join the Push-Up Club at school. Each time we miss an IV stick we have to do 20 push-ups. You'd be pushing around 140 lbs in no time.
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I cant do IVs though. :) i was at school yesturday! Im already at 150. Working harder because I love it and when transporting longboard I can tell the pt- "youre going to feel lower on one side because Im short, nut dont worry because Im stronger than these other guys." He he
 
Ill do as mich as I can! Not bad for being petite!!
 
Usmc1983 said:
Oh thanks... But I'm talking about the 50 question EMT test That P+ Gives
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P+ is very stringent about their hiring requirements as they want well trained and professional paramedics. Last time they took over a rural metro contract, many of the medics ended up fired because they either didn't have professionalism or the knowledge to be a medic.
 
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