A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN EMT

This is what a typical day is like for me as an EMT. Everyday is different, but I hope you guys find this video helpful.
If you have any questions about being an EMT or suggestions for future videos let me know down in the comments. Thanks!
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Hi guys, my name is Joe and I am a sophomore studying biochemistry. I work over breaks as an EMT. My goal with this channel is to show people what it is like on my journey in college towards medical school.
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[@yurizaitsef]

EMTs and paramedics are severely underpaid. You guys are the frontline of survival before a patient gets to a hospital. I appreciate all that you do.

[@Z71Z28]

Well, Paramedics are severely underpaid.

[@nemochicky4697]

Z71Z28 paramedics are paid more than Basic EMTs plus they may have other jobs

[@metalheadami123]

@@nemochicky4697 if you need a second job or need to working 16 hours of overtime to get by then your underpaid

[@meadking4694]

@@nemochicky4697 That is true, but I still feel paramedics can be paid more. A paramedic that I talked to on one my ride along told me she gets paid around $17.50 which is crazy.

[@EliP789]

@@meadking4694 You do realize paramedics need 1-2 years of schooling and are actively risking their lives every day I know people that work at mcdonalds and make $17.50 lmao

[@ImWoki]

all emergency personnel are so underpaid, it’s honestly sad.

[@yurizaitsef]

So true.

[@karynmaki7181]

So true

[@cyndyloguercio]

Underpaid is an understatement!

[@bensilver28]

Cries in CNA.

[@drewclift4512]

I mean 13 bucks an hour for a 12-24 hour shift ain’t bad for only being able to apply an NRB, drive, and do compressions🤷🏻‍♀️

[@bluedevildevin]

I recently got accepted into the EMS program at my local community college. I go to my orientation class tomorrow then begin school in spring 2020 semester. I'm pretty excited & can't wait to get out, make a positive difference, & save lives! 🇺🇸🚑

[@stevenyoung2466]

Good luck you have an advantage over when I took mine. KZbin, there are many great videos that will help.

[@xxyourboyyyxx1466]

Good luck, if you go on amazon and look up transportation of the sick and injured * workbook, it comes with a look of practice worksheets and questions that helped me. Also when you finish the course and go take your registry test I highly recommend emtprep.com it’s like 50$ for a month I believe but it’s so worth it. Good luck!!

[@brooklynadair581]

Super personal question but, what are your marks like? I just applied to my local college and I’m so scared my marks won’t be good enough!!

[@xxyourboyyyxx1466]

Brooklyn Adair what did you mean

[@belle5185]

I hope all goes well for you! I got accepted into EMS program at a community college near me as well, last week! I’m super excited, but yet worried. I start fall 2020 term

[@brebre01188]

I wish we had this much free time where I’m an EMT. We clock in and there goes a call.

[@brandoncook3436]

Yea we dont even have stations we are so busy

[@Just4giggles1209]

Brea Brown I remember them days now I’m at a slow station. We average 4 calls in a 24 hr shift 😍

[@brebre01188]

Brandon Cook now that sucks. We have stations but we jump around to each one so much that honestly there’s no point. 😂

[@zacharydunn6697]

Brea Brown true that sis.

[@Ryne_Barrow]

Same

[@asfannin]

My two cents. EMT is an amazing introduction to emergency medicine, and is invaluable experience. However, it should not/rarely is the end of your career in medicine. Personally, I went from EMT/wildland fire, to Combat Medic in the Army, then back to EMT (while in school, part time), and am now an RN in the ICU. Don't let the pay discourage you, but just know it is a stepping stone in a longer career pipeline, if you enjoy the job.

[@mck3131]

How do you like working as an RN in the ICU? I love being an EMT, obviously you look like bill gates compared to me... just curious if you ever miss driving down the freeway at fast speeds? probably don't miss transfers.

[@Melie1111]

13 years as an EMT, just quit after becoming an ER nurse. I even miss the late calls and being held after end of shift for 2+ hours. If EMS paid better, i would have done it for life. Best experience in my life, u will never get that experience in any other profession. LUV my emts and medics!!

[@keilennhxjxjxiksbucbostaga388]

Can u be an EMT even if your not nursing graduate?

[@Melie1111]

As long as u have ur EMT cert... and of course, u can only practice what’s in ur scope of practice even if u have a more advanced license. At least in the county I worked in.

[@Melie1111]

@Lynette Musiccc just take the class and get ur cert... But some companies may have an age requirement bcuz of their insurance policies... I had to wait til I was 21 in my county. To get ur EMT wer I live it’s just a semester class

[@Melie1111]

@Lynette Musiccc EMT is very entry level... it is a great start before medical school... med school is a whole different level. Many nurses and dr’s start out as EMTs and paramedics then go to school for nurse practitioner or Dr’s

[@Musihoodie]

Can I volunteer as a emt even if i don't have my certification or do i have to certfied first?

[@Thomas-sq4bm]

Saving the world one transfer at a time!

[@SS-nv6my]

Awh ! We all have to serve our transfer time haha

[@Paul-jo2hq]

Dialysis heroes

[@jasminlogrono9138]

Hahaha same 😂 go IFT

[@Jacob-ps5cl]

Jasmin Logrono why is ift better!

[@isaiahsanchez6457]

😂😂

[@AllstarNerd]

Im so glad I finished my program and got my certification I haven’t worked yet because the starting pay is less then what im use to but the skills and the knowledge is worth it on its own

[@josephlapp5575]

That’s awesome you got your certification! If your looking to go further in the medical field then I would recommend maybe working some part time just to get experience!

[@amtraktraveler9118]

Yes As I am typing this comment, I am on call waiting making 3.50 an hour as an EMT-B. for a BLS service. However when the pager goes off I get my base pay at 13.67 an hour. Now I hear some are hiring at 16.00 an hour.

[@TheDeuxKid]

Amtrak Traveler911 thats so weird you get partial pay while you wait. My company pays you your base rate 24/7 as long as you’re punched in

[@amtraktraveler9118]

@@TheDeuxKid Yep its true, thst's why I have a second job, its in the casino business.

[@dreamergirlbaby]

Amtrak Traveler911 is it a private ambulance company or public ?

[@emberlite]

Wow, I can't believe EMTs only get paid $13-14/hr after watching this. There is a great deal of responsibility here. Should be more like $18/hr starting.

[@riahsauls6242]

13-14 🤣🤣 that would be nice. We start at 9.50.

[@emberlite]

@@riahsauls6242 Ah in California it is much different because of inflation. Everything here is so expensive but the wages are higher. Still, things are very expensive, even if the wage is higher 🤣 I have a feeling it is "proportional" with other states. The cost of living is so much lower in other states. I can't wait to move 😭

[@riahsauls6242]

@@emberlite that's fair. I wasn't really thinking about it being in Cali.

[@peacewalker1984]

So true. I worked at hospital. Mostly cna/emt at my hospital get pay $15 to $16 per hour.

[@silenthunter246]

The EMT in my town is volunteer

[@coover65]

Firstly i'm amazed that a university student works in EMS, and secondly horrified at some comments regarding pay rates. Here in Australia $45/hr ($33US) is common and it's not impossible to earn $130k/year. Why are US wages so low? You deserve a lot more. Stay safe out there.

[@tesscrelli783]

WHAT? I'm moving to Australia.

[@jakethunderbird8735]

Canada's paramedic salaries aren't as great as in Australia but they are pretty good. Never heard of a Paremedic making $130,000 which is nuts. I live in Ontario and there are cities that pay $90,000+ a year. Converted hourly is close to AUS' so that's about $30 + USD. American EMT's are so underpaid, I feel bad for them, they deserve a lot more. It isn't easy seeing the worst of humanity on a daily basis.

[@coover65]

@@jakethunderbird8735 A$130k works out to US$94k or C$120k. That's for a registered paramedic with a few years under their belt. Here getting a job as a paramedic involves three years of full time university, plus one as an intern. A lot of the newer staff have university fees to pay off which isn't cheap ($30k-don't quote me there). EMT level is quite rare, and mainly limited to remote areas where there is a low workload and often staffed by volunteer "community responders". In the towns and cities though ambulances are crewed by a pair of paramedics. It's an extremely competitive field here and a lot study for a double degree (Bachelor of Paramedicine and Bachelor of Nursing). Even back when I started some 23 years ago it was competitive. In my intake they took on 24 out of some 2,500 applicants.

[@caleb2507]

@@nickdalton886 I agree but at the same time Tom Brady is getting paid to throw a ball 🤷‍♂️entertains; yes but not necessary at all and certainly not deserving millions when EMTs and other emergency responders get paid pennies in comparison. If Tom gets stabbed/ hurt in public who would pick him up and take him to the hospital? EMTs… I hate the way America handles literally everything.

[@pwnzindaface]

@@coover65 This guy is an EMT. EMT's get paid way less than paramedics. Paramedics make that much money because their job requires additional schooling most of the time, EMT experience, and are generally a tougher job.

[@jordantrejo]

After 8 years... today was my last day riding the boo boo bus... bitter sweet, lots of great people met, lots of stories

[@shawnchristianson324]

Why did you leave? Pay? I’m certified but I’m going into business. I’m going to do EMS as a hobby

[@thedeathwalrus8909]

Shawn Christianson lmao

[@Fight4MyCountry]

@@shawnchristianson324 Who tf does EMS as a hobby lmao

[@Jprice141788]

TYFYS

[@iliaderry8212]

@@Fight4MyCountry Volunteers.

[@areufkingkiddingme]

Thanks for all you do. You guys don’t get enough credit. -An MD

[@WD40318]

I am struggling with what I want to do in life.. I need an occupation that is high speed. I love helping people. I love adrenaline. I love being on standby then jumping into a situation. So much to learn. I think this is the beginning of my medical career.

[@TheWindigomonster]

Maybe check out aviation as well...

[@tigergoesrawrr2519]

TheWindigomonster whats in the field for helping others though ?

[@Thaiurbangarden]

Did you start emt yet?

[@Musihoodie]

@@TheWindigomonster what's that?

[@TheWindigomonster]

@@Musihoodie Basically being a pilot

[@user-my6vh7fj9t]

I just got my EMT this year. Unfortunately no rescue agency around me is hiring an EMT. Just medics. :( But I’ll continue to volunteer my fire/rescue agency!

[@dadzsc2135]

Insane. The company I work in southern WV are in desperate need of EMTS.

[@user-my6vh7fj9t]

Dadz SC2 In the part of VA I’m in, there’s mainly volunteer rescue agencies with one ambulance staffed by county fire fighter/ medics. There is one mixed agency and they’re only hiring medics.

[@chunkytree34]

if you find during your volunteering that this is realistic for you, go ahead and get that medic cert!

[@peacewalker1984]

Try hospitals or even psychiatric

[@JobForATurtle]

If EMS is your thing, go get your medic. You won't regret it.

[@vindivergilio3482]

I was an EMT then a Paramedic for a commercial EMS provider for almost 26 yrs in Connecticut. Due to a severe back injury, I can no longer do the job. I miss it so much. EMS becomes a way of life after a while. Keep up the great work, Bro.

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Hey Joseph, great video here brother. I like how you started from the "wake up" and then moved into pre-shift really great walk-through for those new in the profession. Nice video!

[@josephlapp5575]

Thank you @The Paramedic Coach!

[@michael_7165]

Never understood why people made these videos until I wanted to be an emt

[@cheyanneflowers9867]

God I’d love to be a paramedic or emt but I hate how underpaid the job is

[@nursechristina2677]

Cheyanne Flowers you can definitely use ems as a bridge to nursing. That’s what I’m doing and lots of people do both :)

[@cheyanneflowers9867]

@@nursechristina2677 if I'm able to do both, what do you think I should shoot for first

[@nursechristina2677]

Cheyanne Flowers that’s totally up to you, everyone is different. I Did ems first. Only reason I didn’t do nursing first was because I switched majors and wouldn’t graduate on time. It was a dumb reason lol. I’m in an accelerated program and will be done later this year with nursing. Usual answer I get with your question is nursing because of the money and more opportunities (teaching, can pick a speciality, etc)

[@roseyrose8446]

Christina's EMS Chronicles can you explain cause that’s what I wanna do I’m in an ems program and I would love to do nursing later

[@jeisongarrido7376]

@@cheyanneflowers9867 You'll first need to be an EMT and work as an EMT before becoming a paramedic. EMT is a requirement for paramedic program (which is usually about 2 years). So, I would go for EMT, unless you really want to become a paramedic then go for it!

[@ghmonroe9872]

Thanks Joe. I am writing a piece of fiction about a guy who's an EMT and I knew NOTHING about the job. This is a great start. You have given me a lot of good info, from what your facility looks like, to what your daily prep is. Greatly appreciated.

[@eddiebo924]

Hey Joseph, Thank you! I've worked at ZOLL for over 20 years now and for 10 years before that as an EMT/Dispatcher at Rural/Metro back in Buffalo. Part of my gig at ZOLL is to, on a quarterly basis, put on a three hour session on the the EMS Industry for all of the new hires. The video you've created here will now be included in this session moving forward. You've provide a great, quick overview of the "job". Great work my friend. . . .

[@jvldz90]

I had to get EMT certified for my job and that shit sucked. Much respect for you guys.

[@sophiafortain5135]

for what job?

[@virginiaflanagan9716]

Looks like the typical day. I did my ride alongs with a Critical Care Paramedic unit in Wisconsin. Learned so much even with going in EMTB. But I wish you the best of luck in your Journey

[@kaitlynpeterson796]

I just started my EMT-B/AEMT program! I am so excited, and obsessed with watching these kids of videos!

[@shawnchristianson324]

Good luck. I took my course last year and just recently became certified.

[@Musihoodie]

@@shawnchristianson324 was the test hard?

[@shawnchristianson324]

@@Musihoodie I failed the first time because I didn’t study and take it seriously as I should have. The second time I studied and took some practice tests and passed. Just try not to overthink it. Find the answers that are clearly not correct, and eliminate them. That usually leaves you with a 50/50 shot. Good luck!

[@cillamarie6298]

Great video! I'm currently in school atm but I can't wait to get into this field of work. Keep it up!!

[@josephlapp5575]

I know that some community colleges have EMT programs that they offer to high school students if that is something you’d be interested. It’s a good and challenging field!

[@lindseyraymond2062]

I was an emt for 10 years. Even took my nursing pre reqs. Decided I was done with the medical field. A very hard choice for me. I changed careers. Very happy with my decision and still feel fulfilled with what I did as an emt but that chapter of my life is now over. All you nurses, emts, medics, firefighters and police officers…stay safe out there!❤️

[@sujaymills8889]

What field are you in now? If you don't mind me asking

[@845835]

Absolutely adorable how he arrived at work and the rig wasn't being pulled out of the bay and the the crew he was relieving jumped off tossing him the keys saying he has a call and he actually had time to check off the truck! Where is this magical EMS land?

[@savagebeastking8703]

Thanks my friend. Can’t lie life just seems horrible. I don’t know if I still want to be an emt or not now. But thanks for your service man

[@amandalongenecker3148]

Thanks for the video, it’s much appreciated! It’s also nice to know how it’d probably be in my area, I recognized the roads haha. Maybe you were one of the medics that helped me a couple years ago, thank you for your service!

[@bruh-bn3ni]

5:40 i love how all of the cars actually move away for the ambulance

[@ORGANIZEDCoNfUsioN]

Hey Joseph cool video. I`m a medic in Toronto, hope you're doing ok during CoVid. It is a huge challenge for us. Stay safe.

[@charitymitchell7174]

Thank you so much for this video. I am currently in training to be an EMT, and i hope to go on and become a paramedic. This was really insightful thank you

[@timothyflanagan5457]

That first call was far AF! There wasn't a closer EMT? That's crazy! I guess I'm just used to living in a big city (Phoenix) where there is a fire station or ambulance service on every block (lol)

[@denaedutrieuille1605]

I was wondering how your day to day has changed due to convid 19 thank you for your service

[@Vjz280]

Dude this is so cool 🙌 Iv been wanting a good show and tell type video you nailed it! Also I'm very excited to get into my Emt school starting on the 27th I'm also in Lancaster county. When I saw the ambulance I was like No way! I'm right around in Ephrata here haha.

[@josephlapp5575]

Thanks, I appreciate it! That’s awesome your getting your EMT license, it’s a great field.

[@emilyreiff4406]

Are you taking the classes at New Holland Ambulance??

[@Vjz280]

@@emilyreiff4406 No I'm actually going father away

[@erikgolden3242]

Where are you taking it at?

[@Vjz280]

@@erikgolden3242 with Hacc

[@adammitchel3374]

I am watching this because I want to get an idea of what it would be like to do this as a job whilst looking at college courses. Very helpful.

[@tylerandjsh1873]

I'm 14 but my dream job is to be an EMT ❤ I truly sincerely hope I achieve that dream! I think it's so remarkable how EMTs can save people's lives. Thanks for the video! :)

[@zacharydunn6697]

rebecca pick a new profession

[@Goblin-Lord]

If it's your dream job, go for it. It is both as rewarding as it is frustrating and stressfull. That being said, it is a very attainable goal. I'm sure it depends on your state, but you can easily become licensed within a matter of months. It's definitely not a job for everyone, but I've met pleanty of people who love it.

[@YenellyT]

Zachary Dunn he can do whatever she wants lmao

[@jamescundiff3264]

it's an awesome job. I'm a firefighter EMT full time here in florida. There are guys here retiring with $100k per year pensions. Very rewarding job, itll make every other job seem menial. 24 on, 48 off. Best work schedule in the world. Take a day off and you have 5 days off in a row. Best job in the world. Follow your dreams. I quit my job and went to fire school at 31 years old. Best decision I ever made.

[@XxCrimsonChakraxX]

James Cundiff very inspiring. That is what I aspire to do. I also live in Florida and I started the EMT program on January 6th! I don’t look to be an EMT permanently because my dream job is to be a firefighter but obviously you have to get through the EMT program first. Wish me luck.

[@JessicaPerez-st4bf]

I finally finished getting all my papers (live scans, medical records, ambulance license etc) in order and can't wait to start working as an emt 😁

[@reesethegeese5295]

Jessica Perez how long was the process? Including the classes and everything

[@JessicaPerez-st4bf]

@@reesethegeese5295 it varies on how fast you can get things done my class was four months plus 24hrs at amr (make sure you got all your vaccines in check), but then you have to take nremt on your own, then a few weeks to months to get the rest of your papers in order

[@toccara9589]

Been doing this for nearly 10 years and I’d never promote EMS as a career. Decent bridge job, but anything longer than 4 years will drive you insane. #overworkedandunderpaid

[@joelthepizzawizard493]

I'm going to community college in about 3 weeks and I wanted to know if there is a note lucrative path that takes just as long to aquire. Not that i don't want to help people but I also want to move out of my mom's house and afford my own things

[@toccara9589]

Hey, honestly depends on where you live. As a EMT basic in Atlanta starting pay for non emergency is around 15 hr, you’d be better served getting your AEMT and doing 911. With shift differentials and bonus pay you’ll be more comfortable.

[@jamesjohnson1205]

Never had time to fully check the rig. Log on at 6am and go 37hrs no breaks.

[@ecorpuz333]

I have to get finger printed for the county I live in to work, but other than that as soon as theres an opening at my local ambulance agency my application is in! 😁👍 Im excited to start my career in EMS and I enjoyed your video. Good luck with your medical future, and thank you for your valuable insight. 😊

[@dadzsc2135]

Insane. The company I currently work at is in desperate need of EMTS

[@chattybobcat]

Hey so I know this video was 4 years ago but for someone who is looking to become a EMT what would you recommend doing for high school classes?

[@lukekenney7877]

Thanks for everything you do. You save lives 🙏

[@PPUFO]

Do a video on what it took to become a emt and the process please 😭 I want to eventually become one and I’m in Highschool and I wanna decide if this is what I wanna do ❤️🥺

[@austinc9540]

I'm actually in the process right now and its not too bad. It's a 3 month program that is quite accelerated so I reccomend making it your only class! but after you pass the program you are able to register for a state registry test and from there you can go apply to numerous companies to become an emt. Once you have all your certs and get hired you get a 2week orientation training to refresh your skills and get practice for driving the ambulance and test on that as well!

[@brandonjuache9965]

Try to see if there's a job corps that helps you get your emt or can help you prepare you for it

[@xjemiki2803]

Swaggerr 6190 I’m leaving feb 24th for job corps to learn to be an EMT I’m super excited

[@evgenybelilovskiy1205]

@Terilyn Martin I do not know where you live, but you need to be at least 17 and have a valid driver's license to work. Best to wait until you graduate.

[@spencer4442]

Amr is 9-10 calls in a row then clock out 2 hours late then repeat. For minimum wage lol.

[@BlueWank3r]

Preach

[@dylantobiasflynn9576]

24 hours. 14 calls and a fucking late call in another county lmao

[@robertlarosejr.1535]

Where is AMR minimum wage? AMR Connecticut I know specifically Bridgeport starts at $19.65/ hour lol

[@GGalvan275]

@@robertlarosejr.1535 oh wow, im from Bridgeport, CT. AMR pays their EMTs here in FL $10.50 an hour. You literally have to work overtime in order to get by.

[@spencer4442]

@@robertlarosejr.1535 Amr San bernardino county

[@angien.6236]

Thank you all you EMTs for your service. This was very educational. Great video!

[@joegaito702]

Your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated thanks don't work to hard appreciate you guys job well done you should be proud good luck thanks ! Joe

[@hollyryan8839]

I’m a paramedic for a service in Louisiana. Our service is one of the busiest in my area. A typical 12 hour shift, we run an average of 12-16 calls. 8 is a “slow” day for us! Crazy how different things are in other areas.

[@malcolmburton2709]

How much do you make I need to know to decide if being a Paramedic is worth it

[@hollyryan8839]

Malcolm Burton it depends on where you’re located. We aren’t rich, that’s for sure. But if you’re in it for the money, don’t do it at all. You should be in it for the patients.

[@SavageSnake135]

You must play on nightwatch

[@katpimpanit8681]

Wow this is really helpful, amazing video, appreciate all what you guys do just so surreal, I'm so excited in starting my EMT training program in two months 🚑

[@AliviahBudgets]

Well well, what a coincidence :D Big Bertha, my favorite truck!! Great video!! Hope you're enjoying school, we miss ya!!!

[@josephlapp5575]

Oh my, didn’t think anyone would see this 😂 schools going good! Hope y’all are staying safe. See you around thanksgiving.

[@erikgolden3242]

88k views and you didn’t think us Lancastrians would see this? Well either way keep up the good work.

[@mrpoliceemsfire1]

Frankly I'm surprised that thing can even turn on without someone hitting it with a hammer once or twice.

[@Poweredparachuteman96]

I’m used to working 24/48’s. However, I do work for a private service that offers 12’s. We stay pretty steady on our 24’s but once in a while, get a nap or two in. I work in East TN and 95% of services are ALS. Little different seeing a BLS response truck, it’s definitely not something that we are accustomed to.

[@unr3alGaming]

My day would start with an emergency tone at 0:15. Glad yours went well, though.

[@michaelrincon559]

My day usually consists of taking buns to the waiting room and the elderly to their appointments. Occasionally get a sick person I actually take to the ER.

[@bigJ92573]

Love this video! Was the exact same thing doing my ride outs! Not gonna lie, charting freaks me out for some reason🤷🏻‍♂️ other than that! Loved it! Lol

[@JT565M29]

Joseph Martinez don’t have to worry about charts if you just put them in your book bag and forget them. Never failed me yet

[@Green__one]

I'm shocked that they make you chart at the station, I can't imagine doing that. By the time we get back it could easily be 10-14 hours later and you're supposed to remember it all? All our chariting must be done before we clear the call as we're not likely to get another chance. Official policy is you have 20 minutes after patient handover to be back in service including cleaning/restocking/charting. As we're a rural service, on all but the busiest calls I can usually have my charting 80-90% complete before we get to the hospital, and whoever isn't charting can usually get the truck back in service by the time the other partner completes the charting. I'll also say, that truck looks ancient! maybe we just have different standards for trucks up here, but I feel we have a much nicer setup, kudos to you being able to work in that rig!

[@mck3131]

Agreed! the documentation is obviously very important but you'd think there would be an app out there by now that an EMT can log into and place all of the information into a sever on the road for the company. My first MCI we had 23 patients, and my clip board was spewing with notes and paperwork. The whole time I was thinking... " there has got to be a better way to do this"

[@Green__one]

@@mck3131 In our area we use a piece of software called Siren4 which is an electronic charting tool. It's on a touch screen laptop and it connects by cellular to a server. At the hospital we use one of the printers there to give a paper copy to the staff there, and the electronic copy is kept on the server for any future needs (billing, audits, etc). The hospitals are in the process of changing their computer systems though, so in theory the day is coming where we won't have to print it for them either, and they'll just access it electronically. There are other advantages too. If I enter the patient's name/DOB/health care number, I can pull up some information from past ambulance trips such as their allergies, medications, past medical history, and billing information. It's not the most user friendly system sometimes, but it beats doing it at the station for sure! (And although I definitely don't speak for all my co-workers, I think it beats paper too)

[@namelastname8471]

Where I work we use an iPad so we get everything done right after we transfer patient care

[@Green__one]

@@namelastname8471 that sounds horrible, I can't imagine typing all that on an on-screen keyboard. Someone higher up in our organization is insistent that we need tablets, so they got us convertible laptops that can function as a tablet, there is not a single person in the entire organization that ever undocks the keyboard. We just spend far too much time typing. We all wish they had just gotten us regular laptops instead of these convertible things the detachable keyboard is the biggest problem spot on any of them, all for feature that not a single person wants or uses.

[@namelastname8471]

@@Green__one I actually enjoy using an iPad lol I get my narrative and other work done shortly after transferring the patient 👍🏼 than again the company I work for only does IFT so it could be that my work is simpler than that of a 911 company

[@DownAgainWA]

Idunno why but the upside down XL gloves are bothering me. Great video for those who wanna learn a bit about what we do

[@awalker161]

Thank you so much for this - I start my class tomorrow morning at 8am. :)

[@josephlapp5575]

Good luck! Hope it goes well! You got this 💪

[@oliv3rluc746]

Anthony Walker I’m trying to get mine but idk where to get it

[@emilyreiff4406]

@@oliv3rluc746 what area do you live in?

[@taruluver29303]

I am a lead at work, and with the way my days go I would never get rest as an EMT lol. It seems like every time I leave the floor at work something goes wrong or happens. One time I was off the floor getting ice and water and the fire alarm went off. I was like “I can’t even get water now.” I had to go back to grab the roster and make sure all my people were out lol

[@katiegoldstein3747]

I start the EMS program at my community college next month and I’m so excited

[@ItsLuceee]

Hi, just wondering is charting just noting the patient records and treatment for each job? Here in the UK we do it as we go along usually so is that something you do completely after you've finished with the patient and away from the patient and hospital setting? ☺️

[@JW-kg2ue]

My craziest call was a side by side crash, a guy got his arm ripped off during the crash.

[@elloello3704]

rook

[@JT565M29]

Sweet, can you tell that story again?

[@RunzWithScalpel]

Ello Ello LOL

[@malcolmburton2709]

coOL!!

[@memoryremain]

Thank you, Joseph! I'm playing an EMT in a feature film and this glimpse of your day was most valuable in my research 👊

[@StrayKidttv]

I'm starting my program this month. So excited to become an EMT.

[@AlexOP69]

a lot of minimum wage jobs in tx are starting to pay 15 hr kinda sucks emts only get paid 11-12 hr

[@Jm_archive]

Just registered for an EMT course this year. This was a nice video for some reference.

[@ChamorruWarrior]

I thought this would be cool but it looks like you don’t even earn a living wage doing this which is INSANE

[@livingyourbestlife711]

what a great gig for a soph in college! I wish I'd have thought of that as an option 30 years ago. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheMusicalMedic]

Fair warning, You have to take classes to be an EMT

[@butterfunk6]

I love your channel Subscribed 💜 You’re so thorough, detailed, and informative 🌞🕶 Definitely a great EMT and good at what you do 🩺🏥

[@damagecontrol7]

The downtime (for your county at least) is a pretty attractive incentive for me. I'd use the time to take classes online.

[@andernaugle8962]

Im currently a high school senior, but I was wondering if I should take my EMT class over the summer at a community college before I go to univeristy or if I should wait.

[@joelchristopher1460]

Ander Naugle sounds like a solid idea

[@katiegottfried6440]

Take it over the summer so it’s out the way because university will take up all your time, making it hard to take the EMT class

[@lwh6308]

Emergency responders calmly respond to emergency situations and calm down patients. I'm sure you're always nervous and tired, but thank you so much for running to save lives. I learned a lot. Always be healthy and respectful. I'll be rooting for you.

[@rickprobst7555]

I just got done doing my tour as an EMT for me small hometown in Renovo PA I loved it and loved every minute of it did it for over 10 years time to move on good luck bro

[@alexahuaman5301]

What is charting , i want to be a paramedic and i have very good resources and schools etc and this seems very interesting and im learning a bit in each video i watch

[@josephlapp5575]

Charting is essentially the legal documentation where you write everything describing the pt assessment and what treatment you provided.

[@superpig090]

@@pacificblue3955 *Pre-hospital care report

[@FitnesswithDalP]

Thanks for this video. I'm going to start the process soon

[@harleysheppard5224]

Me, a 13 year old, watching this video, wanting to become a paramedic though I know I could never handle the stress

[@RandomGuy-jq3jz]

Does your station have sleeping quarters? At our station we run 24 hour shifts and we have one room with 4 bunk beds in it. P.S. I swear I love the damn stair chair!!!

[@josephlapp5575]

Our station does not have beds, but some people bring cots and such for overnight shifts.

[@amtraktraveler9118]

Where I work we have 2 rigs. No kitchen no sleep room just a room at the end of the hall in the hospital. We are working on getting a new building soon.

[@Strexies]

i was really thinking about going into a EMT program and becoming an EMT… but now i know it’s seriously underpaid? like i don’t want it to be all about the money thing but holy crap that’s low

[@redheadshavesouls]

Hi Joseph! I'm very interested in starting EMT training. If I do, I will be starting this March. I was wondering if you have any advice, information you think would be useful, or just anything in general you wish you knew before you started. Thanks a bunch!

[@bandaidspecialist]

I have this weird feeling that the turnout jacket isn’t for if you’re needed at a fire...but mainly for vehicle extrication...like many other companies around Manheim Township...

[@bluejay927]

Taking my final class to be certified as an EMT this Fall! :))

[@bernardschmitt6389]

Well made video I am a freshmen in high school and plan on becoming a EMT-P (paramedic) this gave me an idea of what it might be like.

[@Ratownik_Medyczny_Krasnal]

Serdecznie pozdrawiamy z Wroclaw w Polsce . Także jestem Ratownikiem Medycznym u Was coś w stylu EMT jeżeli dobrze kojarzę. Pracujemy w systemie 12 godzin . Od 7AM do 7PM a na następny dzień od 7PM do 7AM dnia następnego i później 2 dni wolne . Nasz zespół D01 64 stacjonuje także w Straży Pożarnej inaczej FIRE :-) . W Polsce ma stan obecny jest duży problem z wynagrodzeniem za naszą pracę- jest na stosunkowo niskim poziomie w stosunku do innych zawodów jak choćby sprzedawca w sklepie . Mamy duże uprawnienia w podawaniu leków łącznie samodzielnie 47 leków a także sporo czynności od intubacji po kardiowersje . Zespoły przeważnie w Polsce są 2 osobowe ( 2 ratowników medycznych) coś jak u Was . Ale także są zespoły 3 osobowe i tam jeździ w tym zespole lekarz . Na nasze miasto takich zespołów jest 3 . Ale w Polsce niebawem będzie tylko zespoły typu P czyli Podstawowy gdzie są na składzie 2 ratownicy . Pozdrawiam kolegę i życzę dużo spokoju i mało wyjazdów. BartWroclaw

[@leonhood2649]

I do what you do as an on call volunteer. 24/7 in Alaska. vKrox is right that the paid emergency personnel are under paid. EMT Lapp I am glad to see we do it the same way. I work at a Fire & EMS company with no ambulance. But our inspections and checks are the same just our truck is different. Keep up the great work

[@joeythezebra]

You know what they say, paramedics save lives, but EMT's save paramedics.

[@oliviawinfield4416]

Hey Joeseph! I'm in college studying nursing, and I've just signed up to volunteer as an EMT in my city! Do you have any tips about starting EMT training like what supplies we should have, what our schedule will look like, and some things to study/focus on? Thx!

[@sophiafortain5135]

you can do emt without an emt certification? how'd you frind this opportunity?

[@robertbissonnette9023]

I'm new to your channel i interested in becoming a EMT great video can't wait to see the next video 👍

[@TheBeginningOfWisdomPodcast]

👍

[@petersullivan3467]

This guy I work with, who was working in EMS for about 13 years, told me that the Basic EMTs are the grunts of EMS. Basically, most of them work for a private ambulance company, transporting patients from their homes to the hospital, nursing homes to the hospital, etc; Then, even if they are hired in with 911 providers, the basics are the ones driving the ambulance and then cleaning out the back afterwards. How true is this for a Basic level EMT? This is all if you are not a Firefighter.

[@neilsaeroadventures1116]

Yes and no. If you are with a good service like I am, basics are respected and treated as healthcare professionals because that’s exactly what they are. If it’s a call that a basic can ride, the paramedic will drive to the hospital and clean up the truck afterwards. Good ems people see past certification levels until patient care depends on it.

[@americanpatriot8426]

With EMT school do they help with employment. I am strongly considering this. Also I’m a big guy 6’5 270 lbs are people like me needed.

[@josephlapp5575]

It depends where you go to school, some schools are run through ambulance companies so that will definitely help with employment. And yes we can used all the muscle we can get.

[@karynmaki7181]

These are the types of videos that I like!🚑🚑

[@yesseniarosario5240]

That does not even come close to a real day as an EMT . More like a volunteer day . I don’t even get a break . I get at least 6 calls on a 8hr shift .

[@samfernandez6105]

Yessenia Rosario well you sound like a real hero, if everyone was like you, the world would be a better place

[@EnriqueRLv]

I am EMT in Mexico and the truth is that no ambulance in my state is as equipped as yours, greetings from Michoacán

[@THEBARBER772]

I’m from Michoacán too! I’m also a EMT. I live in Florida

[@waynedetorres4165]

This video helped me pick my future career. Thank you.

[@Garrus1995]

EMTs/Paramedics honestly deserve better pay for what they do. You deal with all kinds of crazy shit and deal with so much; at least $40,000-$50,000 a year to start.

[@karma1999]

I'm currently taking my emt classes and will be an emt-b in 2022 at 17 years old :)

[@Mein_KampfyChair]

So how goes it? You working as an EMT now?

[@nayevjaramillo5044]

Thanks soooo much... a video like this is just what I need to get some kind of starter feel for my class, which I start on the 28... El Paso County, btw 👌🏽

[@shawnchristianson324]

Hope you do well. I just got certified this past summer. Study up, and remover to check ABC’s. Haha

[@haleykingsland]

hi!! im a pre-PA student looking into being an EMT for patient contact hours. how do you balance school and work? do you work part time? thanks!

[@josephlapp5575]

Hi Haley, I don’t work while I am in school, because I go to school farther away from home. I work full time + some more over summer, winter, and any other breaks! Hope this helps!

[@Kuro-UWU]

Suggestion as a Red Cross EMT from Italy, use gloves while you are doing the checklist, it's just a suggestion.

[@gamingkin4278]

EXACTLY, you never know what's bloody that someone just shoved back into the bag or compartments.

[@JT565M29]

A little bit of dried blood never hurt anyone

[@mattlava]

@@JT565M29 oh boy you'd be surprised how dangerous a little blood can be when it comes to infection

[@mafic3351]

I really hope to follow your career path someday.

[@itsbandage]

Great video man keep it up

[@jamesmoore9880]

Dang, I like this setup. I work the second busiest shift in California. All I know is, what's sleep again? Love the setup.