5 Mistakes You Only Make Once As A New EMT

[@Telihac]

After months of school, preparing, interviews and academy, I start my first day with my FTO tomorrow night and am nervous as hell. This is a huge help, thank you!

[@thisisryannguyen449]

Good luck

[@pay_attn]

great info, come here for some EMT studying stuff… kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4DMoGOjbK1_pdU

[@denisepleines1513]

Telihac this is late but I hope you're doing well in your new job 👍

[@mckaylahunter1583]

Accidentally going to the wrong address for a life threatening emergency... now I TRIPLE check an address lol

[@SubNormalPig]

Same thing kinda happened to me but our navigation (pretty sure dispatched typed the wrong address) brought us to the wrong address. Got to the door and when the dude answered he was shocked to see a ems crew ready to begin CPR. Spoiler alert the guy did not need CPR he was just watching football.

[@Anonymous-zb8lv]

Same.....

[@daneh3443]

Coming back to the field after 20 year absence. My tips. Never let anyone closer than arms length. Skin signs tell all. If the child is silent, be scared. All bleeding eventually stops. Always wear safety glasses. 360 awareness, communication with partners, be safe. Oakland EMT here.

[@RescueRandy]

Welcome back to the field. Be safe

[@NattyIce553]

I like that, All bleeding eventually stops, so true

[@Mccar42]

Just don't leave the stretcher at the hospital 🤣😶‍🌫️

[@RescueRandy]

Done that lol

[@lookingglass9175]

Never use a pig squeal as a phone ring tone because ultimately it will go off when you are carrying a obese patient. True story, funny but extremely embarrassing.

[@RescueRandy]

That’s hilariously terrible

[@thac0twenty377]

I had skrillex equinox. went off while the cops burst in and we had a violent post ictal patient tackled

[@phydeux]

I got dropped once coming out of the boo-boo bus. 🤣. The EMTs were too busy chatting and the guy following didn't get a hand on the stretcher. Fortunately I landed butter side up. The look on the leading guy's face was priceless. I just looked at him and said, "Really dude?" and laughed. They both begged me not to tell the hospital staff, and I didn't. We all make mistakes and I wasn't hurt, so why ruin their day?

[@RescueRandy]

You sir, are a man. Sorry they dropped you though lol

[@eimajmelancon810]

Lol, mad respect for you!

[@a.flores6626]

First day on shift. Witnessed a 4 car MVA on a busy highway. Pulled over so police can block traffic and we can triage. Fire shows up and we divvy out pt's on who can transfer what. We get a guy who's in pretty bad shape. Medic asks me to go code 3 to trauma hospital nearby. My dumbass turns on the lights and sirens on scene in the middle of a highway before we even start moving. Fire and other passerby start throwing rocks at my window to turn that sh*t off. If that wasn't bad enough, channel 10 news was there filming the whole damn thing.....

[@RescueRandy]

That’s definitely one of the best first day stories I’ve heard in a while

[@a.flores6626]

@@RescueRandy that's probably not a good thing 🤣.

[@lovelysavage9494]

😅

[@RichoWoodworking]

Collapsing the stretcher on your finger. Once was enough for me. Ouch!

[@RescueRandy]

Yeah that one hurts like hell

[@SpadeMonroe]

Starting school next month and am watching every video I can get my sights on!! This is incredibly helpful, thank you!! ^-^

[@RescueRandy]

Best of luck!

[@Gap21222]

Dude same 😂😂

[@joshuaflowers9217]

Same I start in 12 days

[@lantz_]

Using the Q word. Said it during a tour once, 10 minutes later I was tubing a patient on the floor of a subway car. Never again...

[@RescueRandy]

I wonder if you’re off shift and say it to the crew going on, does the bad luck go to them?

[@lantz_]

​@@RescueRandy This ties into my theory that FDNY can hear what you're saying through the MDT. I think if central hears any mention of the word, you and the rest of the tours are effectively screwed.

[@RescueRandy]

I can neither confirm nor deny said accusations...

[@amymccarthy5591]

What is the Q word?

[@RescueRandy]

🤫 we can’t say it! But it’s what a librarian would say if you made too much noise

[@singingwithwolves]

I put the glucometry test strip on backwards and tried to put the blood on the chip side when I first did my actual blood sugar check and when I realized it I felt dumber than dumb. Lol

[@RescueRandy]

Never done that. I can see how it could happen though

[@gromse5616]

+1 to that.

[@RescueRandy]

Haha it’s spreading

[@notablediscomfort]

I'm so happy ours gave like a rectangle on one side and a T shape on the other. Just slip it in the glucometer partially, wait for my aemt or medic to hand me the used iv needle, push the strip the rest of the way in, and push the little spongey bit in the back of the needle to get a drop on the tab.

[@deo3367]

I have done the oxygen thing as a nurse. 😂😂😂oops

[@RescueRandy]

It’s like slingshotting someone in the face lol

[@USN-LT-Lee]

I just saw this video. Luckily I only let the stretcher overturn when it was full of equipment going into a house on a call. Luckily it wasn’t the emergent call dispatch said it was… the PIC (paramedic in charge is what they call it from where I come from ) came out looked at me and than went back into the house, and the paramedic from the sprint car came over and helped. We all laughed about it afterwards and bets were placed that the emt students would do the same when they were in for clinicals

[@cindycchesney5716]

IF you have to cut the down jacket, cut the zipper portion. That way you won't look as if a feather pillow exploded in the back of your bus!

[@RescueRandy]

Agreed! Or tell the new intern to cut the jacket while you stand far away. Either works

[@cindycchesney5716]

@@RescueRandy OOOOhhhh!! Great idea! But you can't get far enough away in the back!

[@markkimball1569]

Even as a 30yr vet Emt paramedic. We all forget it from time to time. Lol omg we can all laugh seen it happen feathers n nose jobs. .😂. Stay safe n remember to be humble /ethical n open to learning everyday till you quit /retire. 👨🏻‍🚒 thanks Doc

[@cristinaoliver1446]

I definitely made the mistake with having my gloves on and touching everything it was a trauma job I was Brand new to FDNY! Lol God my mentor was pissed .

[@RescueRandy]

Hehe we’re like OGs now

[@101jir]

Honestly, that part is going to be something I am going to work on getting used to early. I tend to touch stuff a lot and often without thinking.

[@RescueRandy]

You’ll learn quick! Best of luck

[@101jir]

@@RescueRandy thanks

[@emtstudentbec5914]

Hopefully I can make minimal mistakes and be a great provider :)

[@RezqRabbitVT]

Starting my emt job in less than a month. Excited, but nervous. Thank you for the tips and pointers ^-^

[@RescueRandy]

Stay metal 🤘

[@victorwaddell6530]

I'm enrolled in the Spartanburg County South Carolina EMS Academy starting Jan 2 . I'm a US Navy veteran of ten years , with eight years sea duty and two years shore duty as an MP . I'm still nervous about becoming an EMT and passing the NREMS exam .

[@RezqRabbitVT]

@@victorwaddell6530 you got this!!! Best of luck to you on your journey

[@victorwaddell6530]

@@RezqRabbitVT Thanks !

[@CA58CA]

My first actual shift on als I forgot to grab the computer. I'll my previous als shifts I were 3rd rides so I don't need to do a report. So I got the hospital and my partner was like "you get your signatures?" And I was like uhhh...all no. 😄 it sucked and I got made fun of for it but the report still got done. I start my medic 3rd rides this Sunday so I'm hoping I got all the mistakes out of the way. Wish me luck

[@RescueRandy]

Mistakes will happen. You get a free pass when you’re new for those little things. Hopefully you’re good to go now lol. Best of luck.

[@CA58CA]

@@RescueRandy thanks for responding randy! So quickly too, I appreciate it. Fortunately, I've gotten more experience and last als shift I worked went well so I'm optimistic. The biggest challenges I think I'm gonna face is remembering med dosages/what to ask and taking my time. If I remember I'll post an update for you and the internet. Thanks again man, you definitely just got a new subscriber!

[@RescueRandy]

Thanks! Honestly there’s no shame keeping a little book of protocols and such. Quick reference guide. The rest comes with time

[@Mccar42]

And watch where you kneel, get the yellow blanket out if the floor is covered in vomit/blood/feces. Or, alternatively, put a spare uniform somewhere in the station/locker/backpack 😅😜

[@pulsar3566]

I start with my FTO next week, thank you so much for this video!

[@RescueRandy]

Good luck!

[@pulsar3566]

@@RescueRandy Thanks so much!

[@mettlesomeknight9018]

I was helping the medic in the back set up the iv bag, I poked a hole in the 3 different bags before getting it right...and made it rain on the patient ;)

[@RescueRandy]

Wow. Well people like to splash water on people to wake them up. We’ll call this a weird version of that lol

[@mettlesomeknight9018]

@@RescueRandy Little bit of waterboarding never hurt anyone 🤣

[@ThatweirdEMTnerd]

I once didn't hold the other end of the cot as it was coming off the truck.. Almost caused the cot to roll in the road.. 😅 Won't do that again! Good thing AIC was understanding about it..

[@bigd2829]

I’m not an EMT nor will I be one probably but it was interesting!

[@RescueRandy]

Thanks!

[@heidistrecht9771]

Definitely have forgotten to detach pts from on board air while they were wearing nasal cannulas..about 3 times 😬

[@RescueRandy]

🤣🤣

[@jonpigeon7629]

I’m currently in EMT training! Awesome video

[@RescueRandy]

Best of luck!

[@Inflamarie]

Can confirm gloves... have done it multiple times

[@RescueRandy]

Right? 🤮

[@morgan_drui]

I’m going to go to EMT school 😬 My nerves are killing me.

[@RescueRandy]

You’ll be alright. Remember, the nerves just mean you care about doing the job correctly

[@Eldritchinator]

Don't be nervous. You got this.

[@ralphralpherson9441]

How about "trip on your new HAIX rescue boots and fall out the back of the ambulance" - or - "Have your medic cover you in EKG leads while you are sleeping... they hurt to peel off your face"

[@The213Life]

I have an interview for CARE ambulance on Thursday! I'm so nervous 😬

[@RescueRandy]

Best of luck!

[@antoniomaldonado8737]

Welcome back

[@RescueRandy]

Good to be back!

[@thac0twenty377]

1- becoming an EMT 2- staying an EMT 3- EMTs can't count that high. Trick question.

[@RescueRandy]

Your screen name says THAC0. You know you had to have your calculation game up lol

[@thac0twenty377]

@RescueRandy lol no one gets the handle. you javelin passed the first test...now for the Dragon fight lol

[@littlemillerog]

Yo nice vid bro! I like the short form factor. Great content! Keep up the good work. 😎

[@RescueRandy]

Thanks!

[@HealerWarrior]

Down jacket... the struggle is real. 😂 Was riding with a Medic one time, double teaming a patient, she happened to be leaning over the stretcher while I was in the captain’s chair behind the stretcher, and without any sign of nauseousness... yup, she took “a vomiting” to the head! 🤮😳 Glad to see you back, Brotha!

[@RescueRandy]

That’s flippin gross! Lol Good to be back. Thanks

[@C_CREATURE_]

"double teaming a patient"? is that legal?

[@RescueRandy]

Only when you have consent lol

[@HealerWarrior]

@Chameleon God LOL!!! Not only legal, but highly sought after. 😂

[@HealerWarrior]

@RescueRandy 😂😂😂

[@teddricklamarr9135]

Man, good information to know! I'm starting my EMT courses next month.

[@jakeball8858]

Lol I’ve seen most of these thing… sucks when it happens.

[@RescueRandy]

Yup!

[@HeliosKou]

17 years and sometimes #1 still happens on occasion 😂 I will say though, when I got into FDNY I was super fortunate to have people teach me better and I made a point to try and do the same to everyone who was new

[@RescueRandy]

Spread the knowledge so people make less mistakes than we did

[@HeliosKou]

@@RescueRandy yep. We were all new once. My first arrest I was 2 weeks out of the academy and freaked out infdont of the family. My mentor brought me back to reality and told me that its ok to be scared but try not to do it onfront of the paitent or family 6 months later I found myself telling the same thing to my ride along on thier first arrest. Always pay knowledge forward

[@elementsinfernoful]

Welcome back brother

[@RescueRandy]

Thanks!

[@ChrisRRT]

I am a EMT and only mistake I made that you guessed was I got blood on my pants from my gloves. MVC gets bloody.

[@RescueRandy]

Good stuff! You did better than when i first started lol

[@taylorlangley900]

I just got through on my rotations and I screwed up a whole batch of glucose test strips by getting the patients blood on the inside of the cannister.

[@FTroop37F]

@2:55....It's a bummer that touching yourself is frowned upon. That's an activity that I'm partial to.

[@famousamos6052]

Helpful as hell thank you man 🚑

[@davidjean-baptiste6940]

We love you randy!

[@RescueRandy]

Haha who’s better than you guys? Answer: NO ONE

[@kevinlegaspi8917]

Love the video, havent done any of those yet! *knock on wood* Like the longer vids although I still like the shorter ones, I just prefer the longer vids cause you provide alot of info! Keep up the great work Randy!

[@RescueRandy]

Thanks for the comment. I might bounce back and forth between the 2 styles

[@dropexpectations12]

Coming from being a CNA I really hope that helps me LOL

[@lovelysavage9494]

I was saying the same thing …😂🙏🏽I start may 18

[@kingslychambers5587]

Very good! Looking for program to start ASAP. Eventually want to be over seas with NGOs in low recource enviroments. Thanks for the video!!

[@anonymousboogie7151]

Thanks for the tips!!

[@RescueRandy]

Anytime!

[@smadm2437]

Great job! Thank you 😊😊😊 keep up the good work!

[@RescueRandy]

Thanks so much!

[@RescueRandy]

If you get chance, search “insider paramedic” I did a segment with them reviewing tv shows and movies from a medic perspective

[@antoniomaldonado8737]

Stay safe out there brother

[@emaleighsmith6627]

I am 16 and I am going to volunteer for the local rescue squad.

[@RescueRandy]

Thank you on behalf of the community you will serve!

[@гига-нигга]

Quit volunteering! You suppress the wages of people who actually work in the field

[@brittany7573]

FYI a blood sugar of 25 is 1.4 for people in UK, Canada, and other places.

[@RescueRandy]

1.4? What’s the measurement?

[@brittany7573]

@@RescueRandy 25 mg/dl = 1.39 mmol/L Or 18 mg/dl = 1mmol/L

[@RescueRandy]

Gotcha. This is why I liked running this channel. I learned so much from you guys!

[@brittany7573]

@@RescueRandy I value learning new things as well. I love how your channel is educational and hilarious at the same time. I just noticed some people were confused in the comments. I wanted to help out with the math.

[@notablediscomfort]

Not paying attention to patient complaints on positioning seems like a mistake you'd prefer to only make once but I see it constantly and it urks me. Like bruh this old geezer just said her hip feels better with her knee up and in a little bit. Let's get rolled up towel or blanket under there so this woman can be a little closer to comfortable.

[@RescueRandy]

Good call. This was so frustrating when we still had longboards and collars

[@notablediscomfort]

@@RescueRandy Only seen a board used once so far. Seen a handful of collars though.

[@RescueRandy]

Yeah the board and collar thing was taken out of NYC protocol. We still use them but more for just moving and then we take them off the board

[@notablediscomfort]

@@RescueRandy Yuuup. Especially old people that got that hump.

[@natebarrios3275]

I start school in 3 days…. I’m starting to have a mental breakdown 🙃

[@RescueRandy]

Good. That means you care

[@SubNormalPig]

Hey lab and the clinicals make up for all the stress! When you pass the NREMT and get your first true call it is the best feeling ever knowing your making a difference.

[@гига-нигга]

Just wait til you actually start

[@grippkqt7088]

We call mistake #1 a Nose Wedgey.

[@RescueRandy]

Hah! Never heard it called that before.

[@oscarmantecon5354]

Lol

[@anthonyb5282]

Got in a yelling match with a fire crew over why I was (as an EMT-B) taking a LAMBS 5/5 to our local stroke center after medics cleared for BLS transport and left scene. I wasn’t wrong… but later had a medic tell me we’re pretty much just a ride for a stroke pt not much we can do pre-hospital. Oops.

[@neolin1019]

haha~~bloody chicken~i can imagine that~or you cut the jacket then it likes snow everywhere

[@TheTjoy910]

Do you think a person could be an emt if they get bad car sickness?

[@RescueRandy]

Good question. I’m going to assume there would be potential problems but I have a co-worker that has pretty bad car sickness and she does fine. If you want to try it out beforehand, rent a u-haul truck and see how you feel

[@Unit13FREMSLT]

Background music is too loud

[@RescueRandy]

Definitely was. It was the first time I tried using an iPad for video edits. I messed it up! 😩

[@lj.853]

@@RescueRandy it's alright! We still enjoyed it

[@newchannelrandomnumbers6732]

Possible flashing lights warning

[@seebytouch]

Hi Randy! Thank you for your wonderful work and videos! I love this track you used for this video... would you mind sharing the artist/track name? Thank you again 🙏

[@RescueRandy]

Treehouse by Ran the Man

[@seebytouch]

@@RescueRandy Thanks so much!!

[@isaacsparodys2007]

Nice

[@Oppatwunk]

Bro come back to youtube

[@ASmileSuitsYou]

Is going EMT-b the best way to get on an (enviromental) emergency response team?

[@RescueRandy]

ERT have a whole bunch of different positions. EMT is one of them but it’s pretty competitive. You would have to have some decent experience before being allowed on the team. I guess it could be said for any position. Unfortunately, I’m not very familiar with that world. I would imagine paramedic level would be more sought after like the USAR, CERT, and DMAT teams.

[@гига-нигга]

EMT's are a dime a dozen. NOLS has a wilderness EMT class but the accreditation isn't worth much unless you'll be working almost exclusively in back country. Learn ropes or water rescues

[@cristianrivas7540]

OFFICERRRRR ON DECK!!!

[@RescueRandy]

Where?! 😇

[@littlenoodlepie7096]

Nice intro

[@savannarenee1402]

Hey so I have a question.. your first day(s)on the job are you by yourself with patients or do they have an experienced EMT there with you to help? Besides your partner ?

[@RescueRandy]

Depends on where you work. Some companies put you on a ride-along with 2 EMTs, some have you with just another partner who is hopefully more experienced, sometimes...good luck!

[@sooo_melo]

How do I become an EMT in NYC? Is there a certain school you’d recommend getting certified at in the city?

[@RescueRandy]

Depends what borough you are in. There a bunch of really good schools.

[@sooo_melo]

@@RescueRandy I am in brooklyn. Any specific recommendations?

[@RescueRandy]

In brooklyn, I know of 3 schools. You have KBCC, that’s a college program so you can go for your associates degree with it too if you wanted. Code 1 and emergency care programs are private companies that also offer EMT original classes.

[@RescueRandy]

Hit me up on Facebook or IG if you have more questions. I can probably answer better there.

[@sooo_melo]

@@RescueRandy I definitely have more questions. Will do

[@Nelsontron1]

LoL...Cool Video..

[@RescueRandy]

Thanks Nelson

[@ziyuansim5090]

yayyyy

[@RescueRandy]

🥳🥳🥳

[@jamesgilhooly8922]

Biggest mistake I see in new people is becoming knowalls and not showing respect to senior staff.

[@BorregoJoseLuis]

Why do you not make videos anymore 🤔

[@RescueRandy]

Just been endlessly busy. Finding time to make videos is challenging. I’ve also been gone too long. Not sure if I still have an audience anyway.

[@BorregoJoseLuis]

@@RescueRandy I get you, thanks for replying.

[@kavenkocke3653]

@@RescueRandy hey I'm still here. But I get it, EMS is a niche audience. But the people who watch it definitely appreciate it as content creators are so few 🥲

[@RescueRandy]

@@kavenkocke3653 the support is incredibly appreciated

[@Falconer22]

@RescueRandy It's because of that other guy, isn't it? I watch both of you, though I enjoy your personality much more. You don't co e across as arrogant and a bit narcissistic. Plus, the other guy NEVER stops yelling. I have to literally turn my volume down very low w his videos- and I already have partial deafness from years with the siren.

[@listentomoremusic45]

Tip #1 : TWIDDLING YOUR THUMBS IS A BAD IDEA

[@rgamore]

Ditch the dam music and just give your presentation PLEASE>>>>

[@rgamore]

The main thing a KZbinR MEDICAl FIRST RESPONDER GIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO VIEWERS SHOULDN'T DO, IS PLAY STUPID MUSIC IN THE BACK GROUND!

[@shobsickle]

I don't think the music is that bad. Maybe it could be turned down a tad bit, but the information is still there. No need to make a fuss.

[@RescueRandy]

I’ll turn it down next time. Thanks for the input!

[@ShortArmStrongArm]

Rescue Randy? That would be like me naming myself Seat Belt. Weak, Bro.

[@sarahartmann9491]

That’s a terrible example

[@RescueRandy]

🤷‍♂️ simple people

[@ShortArmStrongArm]

Come on man

[@RescueRandy]

lol a simple jab. I’ve been called RescueRandy since I was in EMT school. Just poking fun