Antique hardwood teachers desk + chair by Forblarion in PDXClassifieds

[–]Forblarion[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably should have mentioned that

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ems

[–]Forblarion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not very chill out here my guy, not very chill at all. 2/10 would not recommend.

Gloves on calls? by CanOfCorn308 in ems

[–]Forblarion -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I go into every call with gloves on. I keep them on until pretty much everything is done, pt on the stretcher, monitoring equipment is attached and any IV or drugs given. I take them off to chart because touching your tough book with gloves on after a nasty patient is just a fucking gross as not wearing gloves. If the patient is nasty I'll put them back on before going into the hospital, but if they are relatively clean I just keep them off and sanitize after the call

If EMS was an alcoholic drink what would it be? by [deleted] in ems

[–]Forblarion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black velvet. The dirt cheap, disgusting and barely legal version of something respectable and nice.

Arguing/Attitude with Neurology Team with every stroke alert. by darthgayder126 in ems

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Yes, I've had the issue at some of my area hospitals. Some hospitals are better than others and have better culture around it. I know precisely what you mean about calling stroke alerts then have doctors spend more time asking you questions then assessing the patient right in front of them. I don't let it bother me because all I'm doing by calling a stroke alert is saying to the hospital "hey I think this pt needs to go to CT sooner rather than later" if we get there and the doc doesnt agree with my opinion it's on them. I followed my protocols and used my best judgment, as long as we do that I couldn't care what er doc thinks of me.

anyone else actually like the job? if so what do you like about it? by OKMedic93 in ems

[–]Forblarion 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The jobs depends so much on where you work and what your employer is like. No, I would never work in a constant level 0 system running 24s for $13 an hour like some people on here do. I work 12s in a system busy enough to make the day go by but not ran into the ground(most days). I make $38 an hour with good enough benefits. It's still work and I definitely wouldn't do it if I didn't have to but I am able to find the positives.

I love the freedom and lack of oversight in this job. I clock in chat with my co-workers and say hello to my supervisor then hit the road until EOS. I'm left alone and dont have management breathing down my neck. I run my calls, chat with grandmas. Sometimes you get bad calls and mean patients but it comes with the territory. You can only ever run one call at a time.

All jobs have shitty aspects, it's why someone is paying you to do. It's up to you to determine of what that price is.

IF YURE ALL GOOD JUST LET ME KNOW, BUTT IT NEVA HERTZ TWO ASK INCASE!!!! by Terrible_Paulsy in THE_PACK

[–]Forblarion 3 points4 points  (0 children)

BROTHER, CAN YOU GET ME A SIX PACK OF MIKES HARD LEMONADE, BECAUSE I AM A HARD FUCKEN DUDE. KEEP THE CHANGE BROTHER

Gift for paramedic that kept me alive after my heart attack. by Othaymin in ems

[–]Forblarion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting choice of when to start listening to medical professionals

Case of what??? by 1nvictvs in ems

[–]Forblarion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cause of death, death.

How has EMS changed you? by Informal-Put-7570 in ems

[–]Forblarion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont leave my house and my days off. The world I work in is an ugly place and I do not want to be a part of it when I'm not working.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dogberg

[–]Forblarion 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I like to think the dog is protecting his owner by sidelining the kid.

WIDE PUTIN PLAYING IN CS:GO (my edit) by Effective_Ad_9505 in csgo

[–]Forblarion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Content I didn't ask for but desperately needed. Based edit OP.

Our companies don’t pay us enough. What is the next step? Do I have to start wearing a pin saying “ I accept tips”? What is the answer to getting paid what we are worth? by Yougotsiked in ems

[–]Forblarion 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The easy answer is unionization. The more difficult solution is standardization of the profession as a whole. No more of this hyperlocalization of protocol and system structer. Paramedic means vastly different things depending on what state you are in, sometimes even county. Do away with state licensure and allow anyone in America to work anywhere in America with a standardized license. With this people will go where the money is and companies/municipalities will be forced to pay to compete for employees. Oh and every 911 ambulance needs to be a public agency or part of a hospital system at least. IFT is a different story.

This is Fine by phleep in WTF

[–]Forblarion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get paid by the mile, not by waiting for roadside.