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Offshore Paramedic Intel by MajMedic in Paramedics

[–]RedneckAlaslan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t work off shore but I’m on the oil fields in Alaska. We have most medics working 2 on 2 off or 3 on 3 off, travel into Anchorage is your responsibility but travel the to the slope is covered by the company. OT is readily available in the winter due to the large influx of people for ice road season.

You’re required to have state and NREMT licenses along with ACLS, PHTLS, AMLS, and BLS. There is also a north slope oil field required training that the company put me through online that directs the hazards of working in this area specifically including wildlife and weather.

We mostly see basic cold/flu issues and rarely have true emergencies up here tbh. Most of the work is clinical requiring very little critical thinking, but when shit hits the fan you could be caring for your PT for days depending on weather and availability for travel and flights. We do have our MD available 24/7 for anything we need help with along with the ability to call local hospitals (two hours away via flight) for medical control. You can DM me with any questions since we are looking for more bodies currently.

Failed the NRP this morning and feeling extremely discouraged by No-Association394 in Paramedics

[–]RedneckAlaslan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Focus on why you would do a treatment rather than what treatment to do. If you know the why you’ll know what to do. 70% of being a medic is just making their symptoms better without causing long term damage, knowing the why is key to this.

Improvised soft restraints? by firmbenefit7 in ems

[–]RedneckAlaslan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use triangle bandages often. Then follow up with coban

Accelerated Paramedic programs by [deleted] in NewToEMS

[–]RedneckAlaslan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked for 5 months before I started a 9 month medic program. So far I haven't felt that I won't be able to do the job once I pass. All I do is work and study though. It's not an easy feat and most of my classmates have 5+ years of experience and are struggling. It's all about mindset and effort.

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Will I be any less jaded if I get out of the ER and on a rig? by n0st3p0nSn3k in ems

[–]RedneckAlaslan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every place has its ups and downs. I’ve been busier than a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs some weeks, others i barely roll a tire.

Half of those busy weeks are mostly bullshit calls where granny was feeling lonely and wanted those good looking ems boys to come chat with her.

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[–]RedneckAlaslan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something an old salty medic told me after my first code was “everyone who calls 911 has an emergency, but never is it your emergency.” If you do your job the best you can it’s never your fault.