EMT

EMT

STARofLIFE

Union County, NJ

Male, 24

I have been a certified Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.) for over 6 years. I am the true "first responder" and have been dispatched to over 1,000 calls including medical, trauma, and psychiatric emergencies. How do I handle the stress and what goes on in my mind when YOUR life is on the line? Find out by asking me anything!

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Last Answer on May 17, 2012

What is the most challenging responsibility of a emt?
• What is the least challenging responsibility of a emt? 
• What are the liabilities of this job? 
• Who is your immediate supervisor? 
• How does your supervisor help you with your job?

Asked by Danni about 1 year ago

 

Earnings Potential


• What is the salary range for emts with your experience? 
• What are the health benefits?  
• What are the retirement benefits? 

Asked by Danni about 1 year ago

 

Job Training


• What college or university did you graduate from? 
• What were your key courses for your teaching degree?
• What type of professional development courses helped you to become a better EMT ?  

Asked by Danni about 1 year ago

 

I'm getting a health response system and they recommend I have a "Medical List" for paramedics. Beyond the obvious medical conditions and medications what less obvious or non medical related details would EMT's find most useful on an emergency call?

Asked by miles w almon over 2 years ago

 

Arrive to trauma scene get a radial pulse of 100 strong your partner gets 48/34 bp what should you do? 1. Accept the reading 2. Suspect it and retake it 3. Ask your partner to retake it after 15 minutes 4. Treat for hypertension

Asked by Mike over 2 years ago

 

If you have a conscious and competent patient who refuses to give consent for treatment how do you get consent ? 1. From a family member 2. From authorities 3. From the court 4. From past psychology documents

Asked by Mike over 2 years ago

 

You arrive at an unconscious patient with a metal bar impaled through their diaphragm, protruding from both their back and chest. It’s been 20 minutes since 911 was called, a civilian performs first aid. What are the ambulance procedures?

Asked by Ender the Writer almost 3 years ago