EMT, EMS, Paramedic Jobs and Careers
Despite current oversupply of medics in Calif., demand is likely to pick back up
In this economy, EMS professionals seem to be considering a number of factors when choosing nursing programs
Engaging your workforce requires not figuring out how to motivate people, but identifying what their internal motivations are
The demand by the union representing paramedics in Western Australia follows the reported suicide of two of its members
Gander Flyers goalie Patrick O’Brien ran from the dressing room and began chest compressions on an unresponsive fan in cardiac arrest
The paramedic rolled down the window to see if he needed help, and the man slapped him in the face
The 1,000 award is based on dedication to the profession and the ability to set an example for professionalism in EMS
They have been knocking on doors claiming to be EMTs and asking to see resident’s medications
An elderly man woke to find the burglar standing over him; he claimed he was a medic sent to check on his wellbeing
Larry “Gomer” Heczko was a 23-year veteran; his colleagues responded to the incident and tried to save him
Because of the flexibility in protocols, paramedics must take full responsibility for that authority
The patient deaths have not been linked to the drug administration; the medics were disciplined for not seeking doctor permission
“They were racing down the road ... whoever got there first, usually got to do the funeral.”
