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Life EMS Ambulance

Emergency Medical Technician

December 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Having aspirations for entering the medical field, I really believe the experience was based in learning from my paramedic partners who had been working in EMS for 10-20 years. Seeing their approach to patient care, there efficiency in stressful situations, and their general view of healthcare has helped me find my interests in medicine (while also helping the people of kalamazoo :)) Ultimately, my colleagues have helped me begin to learn how to use my stress productively in crucial situations with patients.

What I wish was different

It took me a long time to get to the point where I was able to work on the ambulances because of all the certifications needed. I wish I started the process in high school, so that when I came to Kalamazoo I had my EMT liscence and I could begin some of my other certification classes right away.

Advice

EMS isn't for everybody. I wouldn't suggest it to all of my classmates interested in medicine. The working hours are hard to adjust to, and you never know when you might have a bad call.
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Ambulance Driver-Paramedic

November 2004 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

What I wish was different

Better pay

Advice

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EMT-B

September 2017 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

Flexible hours, great work environment. Lots of learning opportunities. Supervisors are great leaders.

What I wish was different

Some co workers were difficult to work with.

Advice

Do well in EMT school.
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