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This isn鈥檛 you, right?: 10 signs of a bad employee

Everyone has a bad day, but providers exhibiting these traits create a toxic work environment for the whole crew

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Last week, Inside EMS cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson laid out the top 10 indications of a bad EMS supervisor (Did you miss it? Catch it here!). This week they鈥檙e tackling the top signs of a bad employee, such as poor attendance, lack of initiative and a bad attitude 鈥 that鈥檚 not you, right? Listen as our duo reflects on each characteristic and where they have seen (or exhibited!) those traits in their career.

Memorable quotes

  • 鈥淚f you鈥檙e emotionally intelligent and honest with yourself, you probably see yourself in some of these things.鈥
  • 鈥淚t鈥檚 not over until the paperwork 鈥 or the ambulance 鈥 is ready for the next day.鈥
  • 鈥淏eing disengaged shows up in things you don鈥檛 think matter, like documentation and keeping the ambulance stocked.鈥

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