/emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers EMT, EMS, Paramedic Jobs and Careers en-US Mon, 13 May 2024 16:18:58 GMT /billing-and-administration/a-billion-dollars-of-savings-the-legacy-of-et3 Matt Zavadsky discusses the CMS disclosure and the latest in the move to fund treatment in place Mon, 13 May 2024 16:18:58 GMT /billing-and-administration/a-billion-dollars-of-savings-the-legacy-of-et3 /year-one/articles/11-keys-to-success-for-the-rookie-emt-pqSixjQB95tWSr0s/ Breaking down some light-hearted and professionally-serious tips to start and build a successful career in EMS Mon, 13 May 2024 16:09:15 GMT /year-one/articles/11-keys-to-success-for-the-rookie-emt-pqSixjQB95tWSr0s/ /video/videos/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-2-ems-education-day-ggnfknXGZ12gIZxQ/ On Day 2 of EMS Week, we are talking education – both for providers and community members Fri, 10 May 2024 19:48:34 GMT /video/videos/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-2-ems-education-day-ggnfknXGZ12gIZxQ/ /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/poll-analysis-are-providers-partial-to-working-in-their-hometowns Every response area has its drawbacks, but all things being equal, what percentage of providers prefer to respond to calls in their own community? Mon, 13 May 2024 18:46:59 GMT /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/poll-analysis-are-providers-partial-to-working-in-their-hometowns /billing-and-administration/a-billion-dollars-of-savings-the-legacy-of-et3 Matt Zavadsky discusses the CMS disclosure and the latest in the move to fund treatment in place Mon, 13 May 2024 16:18:58 GMT /billing-and-administration/a-billion-dollars-of-savings-the-legacy-of-et3 /year-one/articles/11-keys-to-success-for-the-rookie-emt-pqSixjQB95tWSr0s/ Breaking down some light-hearted and professionally-serious tips to start and build a successful career in EMS Mon, 13 May 2024 16:09:15 GMT /year-one/articles/11-keys-to-success-for-the-rookie-emt-pqSixjQB95tWSr0s/ /video/videos/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-2-ems-education-day-ggnfknXGZ12gIZxQ/ On Day 2 of EMS Week, we are talking education – both for providers and community members Fri, 10 May 2024 19:48:34 GMT /video/videos/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-2-ems-education-day-ggnfknXGZ12gIZxQ/ /ems-week/ems-week-2024-3-ways-to-celebrate This year marks the 50th recogntion of EMS Week, established in 1974 by President Gerald Ford Fri, 10 May 2024 19:22:56 GMT /ems-week/ems-week-2024-3-ways-to-celebrate /ems-management/major-update-to-overtime-rules-what-it-means-for-ems New labor regulations will increase the salary threshold for overtime exemptions – Steve Wirth shares how this impacts EMS roles Thu, 09 May 2024 20:04:11 GMT /ems-management/major-update-to-overtime-rules-what-it-means-for-ems /mental-health/im-definitely-not-a-quitter-kate-smith-on-ems-and-obstacle-racing-as-an-amputee Listen to her extraordinary story of overcoming personal trauma and how obstacle course racing has helped her in her EMS career Thu, 09 May 2024 17:14:22 GMT /mental-health/im-definitely-not-a-quitter-kate-smith-on-ems-and-obstacle-racing-as-an-amputee /awards-grants/acadian-ambulance-honors-top-paramedics-emts-of-the-year EMS personnel across four states were recognized by their peers for dedication, service Wed, 08 May 2024 14:56:58 GMT /awards-grants/acadian-ambulance-honors-top-paramedics-emts-of-the-year /bleeding-control/pittsburgh-ems-expands-whole-blood-program-to-include-response-units-paramedics Expansion of the pilot program also allows paramedics to administer whole blood Wed, 08 May 2024 14:28:31 GMT /bleeding-control/pittsburgh-ems-expands-whole-blood-program-to-include-response-units-paramedics /patient-safety/articles/8-tips-to-simplify-patient-assessment-MvePbXmPgi4AT5fS/ Simplifying the patient assessment process for every patient can reduce variability, lower your stress and improve patient care Tue, 07 May 2024 19:12:29 GMT /patient-safety/articles/8-tips-to-simplify-patient-assessment-MvePbXmPgi4AT5fS/ /rescue/calif-helicopter-crew-faces-water-cliff-rescues-in-one-day A Sonoma County paramedic was lowered to people clinging to the side of a capsized boat in the first rescue Tue, 07 May 2024 13:51:07 GMT /rescue/calif-helicopter-crew-faces-water-cliff-rescues-in-one-day /obituary/s-c-county-mourns-loss-of-dedicated-ems-captain Laurens County EMS Captain Andy Heiney was known for his professionalism, courage and selflessness Tue, 07 May 2024 10:00:35 GMT /obituary/s-c-county-mourns-loss-of-dedicated-ems-captain /cardiac-arrest/fla-man-reunited-with-paramedics-who-saved-his-life Don Plakon met the Seminole County paramedics who responded to his cardiac arrest call Mon, 06 May 2024 14:18:21 GMT /cardiac-arrest/fla-man-reunited-with-paramedics-who-saved-his-life /ems-poems/ems-poem-to-my-medic-from-your-emt “When the ER keeps us from another call, you may frolic while I hug the wall. I am there for you.” Thu, 02 May 2024 16:35:17 GMT /ems-poems/ems-poem-to-my-medic-from-your-emt /leadership/cultivating-engaged-high-performers Are you genuinely open to changes to the status quo? Wed, 01 May 2024 18:35:54 GMT /leadership/cultivating-engaged-high-performers /legal/2nd-medic-sentenced-in-elijah-mcclain-case Former paramedic Jeremy Cooper faced up to three years in prison after being found guilty of criminally negligent homicide Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:59:29 GMT /legal/2nd-medic-sentenced-in-elijah-mcclain-case /patient-care/ap-investigation-raises-safety-concerns-over-use-of-sedatives-on-police-detained-individuals At least 94 people died after they were given sedatives and restrained by police from 2012 through 2021, according to the Associated Press Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:59:33 GMT /patient-care/ap-investigation-raises-safety-concerns-over-use-of-sedatives-on-police-detained-individuals /mental-health/always-look-at-the-baby The importance of bearing witness to the tragedy we encounter in daily life, and the gifts that these difficult situations sometimes bring Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:41:56 GMT /mental-health/always-look-at-the-baby /off-duty/off-duty-wis-paramedic-saves-life-during-vacation-flight Lake County Assistant Chief/Paramedic Matthew Haerter was on his way to Arizona when a passenger lost consciousness Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:51:40 GMT /off-duty/off-duty-wis-paramedic-saves-life-during-vacation-flight /calif-public-safety-department-receives-new-paramedics Sunnyvale has relied on AMR for paramedic service since February Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:13:07 GMT /calif-public-safety-department-receives-new-paramedics /students/internships-give-colo-students-an-early-start-in-public-safety-careers Boulder Valley students work on EMT certification while interning with a fire department Sat, 20 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT /students/internships-give-colo-students-an-early-start-in-public-safety-careers /leadership/leadership-style-progressive-discipline-vs-coaching-culture Do you agree with cohost Chris Cebollero that progressive discipline is “antiquated” and should be phased out? Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:50:35 GMT /leadership/leadership-style-progressive-discipline-vs-coaching-culture /salary/ky-ems-personnel-fire-chief-board-members-face-off-over-wage-cuts-billing-problems A Hopkinsville board member proposed a wage reduction of about $20 per EMS paycheck, though some board members disputed this figure, preferring pay cuts to job losses Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:27:40 GMT /salary/ky-ems-personnel-fire-chief-board-members-face-off-over-wage-cuts-billing-problems /diversity/pittsburghs-freedom-house-program-continues-legacy-of-diversity-in-ems The program takes its name from the first-ever ambulance service composed of primarily Black paramedics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:09:26 GMT /diversity/pittsburghs-freedom-house-program-continues-legacy-of-diversity-in-ems /paramedic-jobs-and-careers/self-awareness-the-key-to-personal-and-professional-growth 5 tips to inspire and influence others, stop making assumptions, removes biases and build better relationships Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:11:28 GMT /paramedic-jobs-and-careers/self-awareness-the-key-to-personal-and-professional-growth /ems-leader-playbook/chief-insights-establishing-a-results-oriented-culture Sacramento City FD Battalion Chief Erik Saari on creating positive pathways for all members to contribute to the department Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:46:55 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/chief-insights-establishing-a-results-oriented-culture /obituary/s-c-county-mourns-loss-of-dedicated-ems-captain Laurens County EMS Captain Andy Heiney was known for his professionalism, courage and selflessness Tue, 07 May 2024 10:00:35 GMT /obituary/s-c-county-mourns-loss-of-dedicated-ems-captain /rescue/calif-helicopter-crew-faces-water-cliff-rescues-in-one-day A Sonoma County paramedic was lowered to people clinging to the side of a capsized boat in the first rescue Tue, 07 May 2024 13:51:07 GMT /rescue/calif-helicopter-crew-faces-water-cliff-rescues-in-one-day /year-one/articles/11-keys-to-success-for-the-rookie-emt-pqSixjQB95tWSr0s/ Breaking down some light-hearted and professionally-serious tips to start and build a successful career in EMS Mon, 13 May 2024 16:09:15 GMT /year-one/articles/11-keys-to-success-for-the-rookie-emt-pqSixjQB95tWSr0s/ /ems-training/articles/how-to-maximize-clinical-expertise-through-everyday-experiences-9aFHobHbWa5f7bLz/ Even interfacility transports provide an opportunity to improve your clinical acumen and advancement opportunities Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:56:46 GMT /ems-training/articles/how-to-maximize-clinical-expertise-through-everyday-experiences-9aFHobHbWa5f7bLz/ /cardiac-arrest/fla-man-reunited-with-paramedics-who-saved-his-life Don Plakon met the Seminole County paramedics who responded to his cardiac arrest call Mon, 06 May 2024 14:18:21 GMT /cardiac-arrest/fla-man-reunited-with-paramedics-who-saved-his-life