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As others have mentioned, every state has its own regulations, as does every hospital. I can give you some insight into work for an EMT as an ED Tech vs. EMS: my son is an EMT(B) and found a great job as an ED tech in a busy hospital. There they trained him how to do IVs and was just selected to be trained on ultrasound-guided IV insertion for the hard sticks. He does splinting, EKGs, straight blood sticks, and occasionally urinary caths, so his scope of practice as a B is in *some* ways wider than when he was riding the bus. His salary is roughly the same as when working EMS; his benefit package is a bit better. Hours are better; three 12 hour shifts weekly vs. 24 hours every three days. The pacing and physicality of the work is surprisingly similar - instead of hauling Strykers with bariatrics through fields he sprints over with a Lucas to help with compressions when a code is called on a medsurg floor. He says it is nice having MD-level care right there, all the time, when things go deep south, and an hierarchy that appreciates his work, although he misses some of MacGyvering of field work. He definitely has enjoyed a better dating life surrounded by 75% female nurses in the ED than by 85% male coworkers in EMS, but misses some of the guy-bonding in EMS. Opportunities as a hospital ED tech vary by both state and by hospital policy, but at least in rural Virginia ED techs are in short supply and are a welcome addition to the ED team.

*blowing dust off my account* Poking in. Is there not a chat room anywhere anymore?

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of transferring from Nremt to NJ ems? And is there a way to fill out and submit the EMS 64 document online?

Rat is back. I couldn't get a link to get into rat115, so I had to start a new name. 🤫 Tonya

I haven't been on the City in a l-o-n-g time. Because of cardiac issues, I've been out of the EMS field since late 2021. I'm going back to school and am working one a research paper for one of my classes. I'm working on a paper about access to mental health care for first responders. If you would be willing to take this research questionnaire, please follow the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF7gFjwT655fUu_YCwz_gndgl6S8XE794f5eOVuz2IwvZ5nA/viewform?usp=header Thank you! Tonya

For all the older folks on here.... It's rat. I lost my login info under rat115, so I had to change my name. How's everyone?

Massachusetts just passed a law that EMT’s A’s and Medics can no longer work in a hospital (except a hospital based EMS service) or in a walk in clinic/doctors office. You can not do private hire events like football games or set medics unless you are on payroll and assigned by your service that is a MA Licensed EMS service or Fire department. So look at the state laws before trying to work in an ER clinical setting.

Yup the OG “Medic One” still here since 2005. Good old days with Dust, we had some great online chats and the old days of video chat

Still here.

I I had a seizure, this is in Deltona, FL, for some reason the cops came. NEVER before had the cops showed up before the EMT in the past. Now when my dad was dying of cancer and I was taking care of him on hospice. We've had to call 911, There was a DNR. and he was on hospice. MY dad was my world, at the time my mom was in a mentally Facility because she had a break down watching him die. He was diagnosed with cancer and in 10 months died. I was upset telling them to take him to the hospital. He didn't need to be resuscitate anyways. I never threaten her or got violent in any way. WE got into an argument. she told me "she would fix" me. I didn't know what that meant. After I calmed down, remind you 4 days prior on Thanksgiving 22 my brother in law of 25 years died in our home, they came up from polk county n at 330am he was found unconscious pronounced dead of an overdose sometime later, before they took my dad to hospital in tears I apologized.(6 days later my dad died) Next day after seizure, I had psychosis. Never had before in my life. I had an addiction to pills for 15 years but have been clean 8 years now. since 2018. Volusia cty police showing up first. There officers need to be trained on how to handle people having seizures and psychosis. I have no memory until two days later waking up in Halifax mental part. When drug test came back clean again urine and blood, they were ready to release me. The police were violent with me, my family even trying to tell them. They lied to Halifax why I was being backer acted, they treated me awful. HOW CAN I FIND out why Volusia police comes out when 911 is called for me?

Willing to train only. Army combat light infantry medic, level one emergency RN. ICU, and surgical RN. Extreme combat medical treatment using what's available.

There are a couple of options you might have. 1. take a job at a local ER as a tech or a paramedic 2. work a transfer truck 3. Move to another state - if you can. Minnesota gives their licenses out just for applying. But that's a big move. 4. Find a volunteer service you can help out at. This might be the only response you get from this site. If you move to missouri let me know, I can point you in the right direction of the services to look at on the west side of missouri

Hello, It seems like there has been a couple of posts here over the last couple of days or weeks. Honestly you would be better served by finding a facebook group or other group as before the posts since june, the previous post was a year ago. This used to be one of most popular EMS Related discussion group but facebook sort of put this group out of commission because the responses were not instant. You won't get many responses to your posts if any at all. Sorry.

hi, Im Bmad25, my username reflects my real name, take the first letter of my first name and the three letters of my last name and smash it together and you have my username. im a radio operator i have two club affilations: RVARC, LARC. I like working public events the two main races that i work is, the virginia ten miller and the mountain masochist foot race. i got my EMS credentials this year as an EMT-B. i plan on getting my PHTLS and work public events and ball games. I own a yeasu fTDX710 AESS and a Kenwood TS680s. my older brother is a Trauma nurse in Virginia. I like pinball and have membership at a local pinball joint. Favorite foods: Itallian food. NFL teams: Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Huston Texans. im also working on a mystery/thriller: Do Humman Men Dream of Wired Dreams.

Hi, i have been through two boughts of EMS education and got through the seccond time. i took my test on the 7th and my state license came later. however im in a pickle. if not all of my county volunteer organization went paid and now are bound to the main county department. i had just missed the hiring windows for the municipalities around me. im now have a certification, with nothing to use it with. patient transport is an option but i check the last time, work was far away. it seems I have no work to put m creditals to use and probably have to wait until next year for the hiring windows to open. this is forcing me to get my PHTLS certs this year instead of next year to bide my time. this issue is coumpounded by the fact that the county i reside in is desprate for bodies in ambulances but the hiring windows are closed for the time being. What do i do?

I am currently attending an EMR Course with the Fire Department. We take our FISDAP on the 6th of next month. I have been cramming in preparation for it, to the point that I get pretty stressed by it. I have to just back away from my studies for a bit, then hit it again when I clear my mind, Lol. I am my own worst critic, regardless of my score - I should have done better, Dang it!! No - I'm not perfect, but I strive for perfection daily.

Yes, you need a Driver CPC to keep your HGV licence valid. If you haven’t been driving, you’ll need to complete 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years. Check your CPC status online and take any necessary courses to stay compliant.

Hi all, I hold an HGV licence but haven't been actively driving. A recent conversation led me to believe that I now need a Driver CPC to keep my licence valid. I'm struggling to find clear information on this. Could anyone clarify whether this is true? If so, what steps do I need to take to ensure my licence remains valid? Thanks in advance!

I think that would depend on your State regulations. In the UK yes absolutely - as long as it falls within your normal scope of practice it’s OK to keep a BVM and use the skill in an off duty scenario. I. America - who knows, suggest you talk to other local EMTs

Hi. Can I buy/keep a BVM at home for family emergency use? I am a Basic and have training on the BVM. Sincerely, delivers1234

Almost 17 yrs ago, at the age of 23, I drove drunk. I have had zero citations since then. Am I unemployable as an EMT?

Have anyone took emt readiness exam 4?