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What did you do to get better at splinting?

@@superdupeninja8149 The best way to get better at splinting is to be OCD, lol. I mean that in a good way. Measure out the stockenette, protect the bone with the soft padding, get the right size and length of the fiberglass, then the ace bandage. While you're protecting that fracture think about what the orthopedic doctor would say. You want them to say that they did a good job and commend the hospital and not call to complain about risking the fracture due to bad splinting. So take advantage on practicing on coworkers, watch videos, and definitely ask the doctors and PAs of techniques that they can share.

​@@superdupeninja8149 he was doing him some splinting

I thought IVs and EKGs weren’t under ER techs SOPs?

@@adambarrett1190 Some techs are qualified for this. Especially if they've been working in the Ambulance and have that experience. Of course, nurses love to hear that you can do it because that's one less task they have to do in the ER.

That’s awesome! Thanks for all you do! As well as the love.

Huge congrats to retiring as a fire fighter and thank you for your service. Super glad you are enjoying your time in the ER. It’s a great time that’s for sure. Glad you enjoyed! Means a lot.

You are so kind! Thank you! It’s a team effort for sure. Have a awesome weekend!

Update ?

@@lucyrodriguez8487I ended up getting the job! Been working as an ER tech for about 8 months now. I love it, and am currently finishing my pre reqs to apply for nursing school

How's this job

Hey! That’s awesome! And thank you. It’s always awesome running into fellow techs! Appreciate all you 🤙

Well first thanks for coming by. I appreciate it. Anesthesia world is pretty damn interesting to me. Sounds like we have a lot of overlap which is great and I could imagine their are a lot more things in common. Getting a per diem in different field is way better then working 2 of the same. Thanks again for dropping by and sharing. Good hearing from other roles and learning.

Nice that’s awesome. Keep up the good work and be safe!

Its really awesome. Just like anything has its pros and cons. But if you get in a good hospital especially a teaching hospital and trauma center I’ve learned so much and love it.

Thank you! I appreciate it! Have a awesome weekend! ❤️

You’ll do awesome man! Sending good vibes

A Code stroke or code neuro is a designation that in some hospitals will get paged over head. Ideally it’s to make staff aware and to respond. If called over the entire hospital for the floor or a pt in a exam it activated a response team to respond and treat. Part of a code stroke is to page the neurologist and have CT clear the table so we can take the pt to CT for a brain scan. This way we can identify if the pt is truly having a stroke and if it is a ischemic stroke or hemorrhagic stroke. Such a great question! Have a awesome night!

Hey! So as far as phleb and ekg they 100% help. It’s all dependent on where you apply and the autonomy or what the techs are allowed to do. So if techs can draw blood then phleb is great but if they can’t it doesn’t work as much in your favor, unless! You spin it in a way of having experience with patients and providing quality care. A emt cert is more beneficial than a CNA cert simply because more hospitals require them to work in the ER because of the the emergency experience. CNA cert is also amazing as well and will also help you. Both serve a purpose and are equally important. But it all comes down to what the hospital requires. As far your certs, they are great just make sure you see if the hospital requires emt or field experience. In the end apply to everything and work on selling yourself. You’ll do great.

That’s awesome Melissa! You will have a blast! Love the insight as well. Thank you! And best of luck.

if you like being miserable the medical field is perfect...

How exciting! Hope you are enjoying it! Definitely lots of procedures without a debt. I used a notepad that I kept in my pocket with everything written down to make it faster. And in my free time I’d go grab stuff for each procedure. Muscle memory :).

That’s awesome! Congratulations 🍾. Let them know you know how wear many hats, prioritize based on acuity, you can anticipate the needs of the RN and physicians. EKGs for CP in under ten minutes. Maintain a post I’ve working environment and ensuring safe working environment for staff and patients. Think examples you’ve worked under pressure, or solved a problem with a good outcome. Always make sure to check in with the charge nurse see if there are any immediate needs, if not then check in with the nurses and techs otherwise stock, check procedure trays etc. these are all things they like to hear that you know how to do. Best of luck. You will do great

Thank you so much! Love ER scribes. You are such an essential part of the team too. You should totally do it. I started out as a EMT on a ambulance but lots of ERs aren’t requiring that experience anymore. It just depends on your area. Experience always help but you have a great selling point as a scribe. Lots and lots of knowledge to offer. You’ll do great!

Question for you mikayla, how did you become a ER scribe, and what does your days-day look like?

ER scope vary hospital to hospital but can include cleaning rooms, stoking, assessing patients, wound care, suture and staple removal, IVs, catheters, assisting in procedures such as reductions, chest tubes lumbar punctures etc. cleaning patients, transporting and more. When I comes to foot in the door, again that’s dependent on hospital. Some require zero, sown require, EMT with 911 experience, some require phlebotomy license or MA. Hope this helps.

Haha I appreciate it. Id like to say it's a bit of both. I consider myself pretty chill, but I know ive also gotten use to the chaos as well.

That’s super exciting. Congrats! I would say brush up on your EKG placement. But where and why placement is important. If you have learned how right sided or posterior EKG I’d suggest that. Go over assessments and your ABCs as well. You’ll learn splinting, wound care and procedures as you work. But the basics are always the most important.

Hey fellow tech! If I could do it out of the country I would. probably not in the US though. Maybe if it took us to a state we wanted to live in like Seattle. Also, Not because of the the US but just because where I am in my life. Now again, out of the country! I 100% would!

@@brodyhoelscher why not in the country?

I like having a home spot for me and misses. However, we love traveling out of the country. So if that were something that worked for our family I’d do it.

Hey! You don’t need to be nationally certified. Many places do require you to have your state license but it just depends on the facility. As for your national, that is only needed to obtain your state license. I highly recommend renewing both your national and your state license because if you ever plan to move states you will need your national to apply for your state license. The answer is longer then you probably expected haha but hopefully it helps and gives you more clarity.

It really ranges. I’ve made as little as $16 (cheap cost of living though) and as much as $44

First of all congrats on the new job! That’s amazing! So I’ve never been a CNA but I am fairly familiar with the scope of practice. Biggest difference is procedures, wound care and splinting. This all depends on the facility you work for and what they allow you to do. Nervous is a good thing. Don’t be afraid of it but better yet accept it with open arms. Be open an open book and willing to learn. Find balance and create boundaries. Learn everything you can about procedures, splinting and that kind of stuff. You will do amazing. To answer your question more directly, yes it is different. Their is a learning curve to everything and this is no different. But the more put in the more you get in return. You can always reach out if you have more questions. You will do absolutely amazing!!!

Made you look! 🤣 have a great day!

My old hospital was much more that. Currently I do way more procedures and assisting with procedures but some days it can feel that way. We are a teaching hospital and also a ortho specialty facility so we help a lot with reductions, casting, and other ortho procedures. Thanks for the question!

@@brodyhoelscher thanks for the answer! Finishing EMT now and hoping to get on as ER tech after!

Likewise 🤙

Yes

Firstly congrats!!! Strictly answering the question then if it’s something you want then absolutely take it. Now regardless of that do what your heart says. We all start somewhere and that could be nights, mids or day shift. But definitely go with your gut and what your goals are. Congrats again! Feel free to drop any questions you have. Best of luck!

100%. I work in CA and even then depending where you, you can have a very different scope of practice.

@@brodyhoelscher okay nice got thanks for the reply!

Hey Ezekiel! Firstly congrats! Definitely knowing someone always helps. If you are asking about getting a job in the ER then just remember to be a sponge and don't just learn the bare minimum. Spend some extra time learning cardiac rhythms, you will do a lot of EKGs. If you get put on nights focus on good sleep habits and try not to drink coffee too late. Ill try and make a video with more tips. You'll do great though!

@@brodyhoelscher thank you so much, just seen this but I received my license to practice in California Tuesday and I have an interview tomorrow for the job tomorrow so hopefully all goes well. Please make the video it all helps!!!

Hey! So I worked as a EMT on a 911 ambulance system and applied to a local ER that I transported patients to. It honestly was pretty quick. I was very proactive in meeting staff and the director and letting them know I wanted a position.

@@brodyhoelscher From the research that I've been doing it seems that I need to be an EMT first and get my EMT certification and do the training course. How long did that take for you? 🥰

@@CECE-sm1xy that’s pretty spot on. So I did EMT which was 16 weeks at my local college. The. I worked on a ambulance. Most ERs want you to have a few years of experience on 911 ambulance. Which just means you run 911 calls not just IFTs or inter-facility transfers. So if you do a emt program at 16 weeeks then a year or 2 on a ambulance. You would be fine. But there are lots of ERs that don’t require ambulance experience so before you keep an eye out and apply

@@brodyhoelscher thank you so much for your help! i'm currently a certified pharmacy tech but i don't work in the hospital setting, so i'm needing experience for becoming a physician assistant!

@@CECE-sm1xy of course! That’s really awesome and such a great option. You already have great experience and being a tech will just make it ten times better. Keep at it you’ll get there in no time.

Definitely a big barrier. And most places do under pay. Some pay really well though. It’s just about finding the best place and what fits your needs. Also what is your end goal as well. Is it something that is worth doing to help you towards that goal.

Ha. Where did you get that miss information. Where I live up to $40 per hour.

I make $18.39 an hour as an ED Tech bc I work nights. My base pay is $16.39. But the hospital I work for does to annual raises and merit based raises too. So it's not all that bad. And this is only my first year. I know I can grow with this hospital.

That’s awesome! Congrats! Be an open book and learn your NREMT skills sheets especially your assessments for trauma and medical. And most importantly BSI/scene safety and your ABCs. You’ll do great!

@@brodyhoelscher thankyou!!

@@AUDACIOUS-ky4mk you are welcome!

My advice is check with the hospital because they all have different requirements

Hey sorry for the delayed reply. Profession wise it is a great field. as for specific to you its hard to answer because I don't know your interests and stuff. If Medicine is something you love or are intrigued about then it can 100% be a great choice for you! best of luck and keep us updated!

@@brodyhoelscher yes I wanna work in a hospital and save as many lives as I can and I also have lots of interest in medicine and infact I am doing a diploma in pharmacy also

@@humrazkhan5110 in that case then it sounds like a perfect fit for you! And with that motivation you will change many lives. Keep up the amazing work!

Start your class! Always recommend in-person but online classes work pretty well too. Make sure yours is recognized by the DSHS

Lots of hospitals require an EMT license for ER tech. Some require medical assistant - phlebotomy, and some don’t require either. As for CNA you need a CNA license or currently enrolled in a nursing program. MA or medical assistants are becoming very popular as well especially in the clinic setting.

@@brodyhoelscher oh ok thank you☺️

@@sweetestvein4805 you are so welcome!

couldn't agree with you more!

Haha prefer them over the old lifepacks not sure how the new ones are beside being massive.

@@brodyhoelscher I worked ems and we had lifepak 15s smd they were heavy but damn reliable Now everyone is switching to Zoll and they look a bit goofy lol but got any big things to know when using Zoll?