2 posts tagged “emt”

Alright so tomorrow marks my first day of non-training at LifeStar Response.  Should be a fun time, I miss being in an ambulance.  Before training on Friday and Saturday I hadn't been in an ambulance for almost three weeks.  That sucked.  Now getting back to work does have its downside, mostly my early hours.  It's nice to be done early and eat dinner with the family, but these are some wicked early hours.  Here is my permanent schedule:

• Tuesday: 5am - 3pm
• Wednesday: 6am - 4pm
• Thursday: 7am - 7pm
• Friday: 6am - 4pm

Being able to have a three day weekend is great.  I think it's worth having to work the early hours, but we shall see!

Now on a completely different note I watch this movie Last Dispatch.  It's all about the band, Dispatch, mostly their last show and the events leading up to it.  Definitely worth checking out as they are an extremely laid back band and that is heard through their music.  Anyways, I posted my favorite song of theirs, "The General."  Take a break, sit back, and give this tune a listen.

I used to think they were.  Turns out they really aren't.  If it were up to me to decide I would say this, interviews do not solely reflect the character of the interviewee, but rather that of the interviewer's ability to bring out the "true" character of the interviewee.  So it's pretty obvious that today I had a pretty lackluster interview experience.  I'm not placing any blame anywhere, that was just my bit of social commentary for the day.

Speaking of social commentary, or just sociology in general.  The movie "Feast of Love," is a great example.  Well worth checking out.

Back to the interview.  Like I said, the interview was, "eh."  The position that interview was for was excellent though.  It's a great way to gain supervisor/managerial experience while still being able to practice as an EMT.  Huge bonus, pediatric patients!  They are definitely way more fun than the old folks.  No offense old folks, buy you are always pissed off, whereas kids are usually crying initially, but five minutes later they are smiling whilst sucking on a lollipop.

The position also allows me to on quite a few neat trips.  The list that I was shown included trips to:

• Boston
• New York City (Broadway and Yankees Game)
• Ohio (Amusement Park tour through Pennsylvania)
• The Poconos
• Toronto/Niagra Falls

There were a few more day trips included, but I cannot remember them.  It would definitely be a lot of fun, and I kind of miss enjoying summer and just playing games.  Riding in an ambulance is fun and all, but camp is definitely more fun.  I need to meet with the nurse that oversees all other medical personnel at the camp next week, and I really need to get on the New York Department of Health with getting me reciprocity.  Hopefully I get the job!