We don't save the lives, the doctors and nurses do. If a paramedic or emt thinks they're the ones who saves the lives they're arrogant and probably a paragod. Fuck those people. I had to deal with so many partners who think that way. They are annoying as hell. Seriously most the time I'm pumping meds or slapping someone on a monitor any trained monkey can do that. And for cardiac arrest I'm doing CPR which anyone can learn. And as for trauma I'm either putting a neck collar on someone or bandaging wounds. Its not hard or saves lives. Only part of my job that saves that person's life is getting them to the hospital in a timely manner for something serious like a CVA. Which I can't do anything for. But a doctor can.
I'm not being critical or sarcastic when I say it was interesting to hear someone speak so bluntly and down-to-earth. May I ask if anything in particular led to you becoming a paramedic?
We don't save the lives, the doctors and nurses do. If a paramedic or emt thinks they're the ones who saves the lives they're arrogant and p… morerobably a paragod. Fuck those people. I had to deal with so many partners who think that way. They are annoying as hell. Seriously most the time I'm pumping meds or slapping someone on a monitor any trained monkey can do that. And for cardiac arrest I'm doing CPR which anyone can learn. And as for trauma I'm either putting a neck collar on someone or bandaging wounds. Its not hard or saves lives. Only part of my job that saves that person's life is getting them to the hospital in a timely manner for something serious like a CVA. Which I can't do anything for. But a doctor can.
The training and the people I met along the way. They're like a second family and it's just fun to hang out with them around the station or in the ambulance. The work itself is thrilling and fulfilling. But I will never say I save lives. I help people and enjoy it, but saving lives no. Anyone with a little knowledge can do what I do.
I'm not being critical or sarcastic when I say it was interesting to hear someone speak so bluntly and down-to-earth. May I ask if anything in particular led to you becoming a paramedic?
I'm happy you've found work that's meaningful and enjoyable to you, and the connections you've formed along the way sound pretty special. I hope to find my own version of that when I start my life path in a faraway city, just one year from now. Thanks for sharing.
The training and the people I met along the way. They're like a second family and it's just fun to hang out with them around the station or … morein the ambulance. The work itself is thrilling and fulfilling. But I will never say I save lives. I help people and enjoy it, but saving lives no. Anyone with a little knowledge can do what I do.
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You know, someone may say "saving lives is the advantage of being paramedic, not doing nothing". But I like your style.
We don't save the lives, the doctors and nurses do. If a paramedic or emt thinks they're the ones who saves the lives they're arrogant and probably a paragod. Fuck those people. I had to deal with so many partners who think that way. They are annoying as hell. Seriously most the time I'm pumping meds or slapping someone on a monitor any trained monkey can do that. And for cardiac arrest I'm doing CPR which anyone can learn. And as for trauma I'm either putting a neck collar on someone or bandaging wounds. Its not hard or saves lives. Only part of my job that saves that person's life is getting them to the hospital in a timely manner for something serious like a CVA. Which I can't do anything for. But a doctor can.
I'm not being critical or sarcastic when I say it was interesting to hear someone speak so bluntly and down-to-earth. May I ask if anything in particular led to you becoming a paramedic?
The training and the people I met along the way. They're like a second family and it's just fun to hang out with them around the station or in the ambulance. The work itself is thrilling and fulfilling. But I will never say I save lives. I help people and enjoy it, but saving lives no. Anyone with a little knowledge can do what I do.
I'm happy you've found work that's meaningful and enjoyable to you, and the connections you've formed along the way sound pretty special. I hope to find my own version of that when I start my life path in a faraway city, just one year from now. Thanks for sharing.
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