I FINALLY got a job!!! For those of you who know something about me I have not worked a "real" job in the last 11 mos. (With the exception of a movie I was makeup artist on and standby EMS) Unable to find a job here mostly, but I also was ill for 6 mos too with pancreatic issues. But money is/still will be tight but it will be easier to breathe and bills will be paid. The money is not what I would like but it is a job for now. So that makes me happy!
Well Tuesday I was looking on Craigslist (yea I know) and I found a job I wanted to apply for. I made arrangements to go fill out an app the next day. I was hired before I even finished my application. I am working as an EMT on the top of Pikes Peak (Americas Mountain). I started yesterday, tomorrow on the Peak. The same place where "America The Beautiful" was either written or inspired. I will be able to go up to to the summit for free (a 35$ save) Being on there daily will likely get OLD after a while. This also means for me I can get on the SAR team here. Yaay!!
This is what I love to do and working in EMS in such a beautiful area is even better. The weather conditions will be TERRIBLE at times. Times I will not even be able to get down the mountain. The Cog Rail will be my only way of transportation. (Costs 33 bucks for visitors) So It will be interesting to say the least. The summit is 14,110 feet with cliffs up to 3,000 feet (I think) in areas. So mostly I will be doing altitude sickness and some heart,falls and etc.
Anyone who works/worked on a mtn or has exp with altitude issues, please let me know what else I can expect.
My SOPs are WEIRD!! No meds up there via Med Control (altitude reasons I suppose) except O2. Pts must have own meds and my skills are limited. I will not even carry an epi pen, nitro (reasons unknown). Which is stupid because the rangers will take pts down and rescue can be up to an 1 1/2 depending on weather for als. If ANYONE has any info as to why this would be a SOP please let me know. I am from Colorado but am not a Mountain Girl so I am not too familiar with meds and effectiveness in altitude.
I asked about not doing something when I am supposed to. She said Med control knows and not to worry. If someone has issues with this protocol then to take it up with Med Control She also stated the company has DEEP pockets and Medical Lawyers.