Day in the life of an ER tech | 12 hour shift

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  • @lance3440
    @lance3440 5 років тому +2359

    Bro my dad did the graveyard shift for like a decade, no joke. He would always leave at 6pm and come back at 6 in the morning like it was nothing. He always took naps and i never realized until now how crazy he was to work so late just to support my family. My dad is awesome :)
    P.s he has a better job now that he likes, and is getting more sleep too lol

    • @xenadcosta8508
      @xenadcosta8508 5 років тому +19

      Lance my dad is working those hours rn it’s terrible I never see him 🥺🥺🥺

    • @sarahcha7029
      @sarahcha7029 5 років тому +15

      How sweet! The things our parents do for us ❤️❤️❤️

    • @tiamai5892
      @tiamai5892 5 років тому +5

      can you tell us his new job?

    • @AZ-vh5tf
      @AZ-vh5tf 5 років тому +8

      My bf works graveyard 11;30pm-7:30am and idk how he does it. I try to tell him to sleep more and he does ok on 4-5 hours of sleep so he doesn't just miss out on life in general.

    • @p00pysc00p
      @p00pysc00p 5 років тому +7

      my bestfriend works at 7pm-7 am he says it’s but that bad he just needs to bring coffee but then again he’s young and i know the older you get you’ll get more tired

  • @bellastaro221
    @bellastaro221 5 років тому +687

    I love how youtube is really thinking about my future and putting job ideas from stripper to nurse in my recommended like wow

    • @shawnapruitt500
      @shawnapruitt500 4 роки тому +55

      Bella Staro yess we LOVE the variety 💀

    • @KatrinaBandera
      @KatrinaBandera 4 роки тому +23

      Bella Staro yesss we love seeking higher education 👏🏻

    • @MommaB2024
      @MommaB2024 2 місяці тому

      😂😂👏🏽👏🏽

  • @maryhaley8703
    @maryhaley8703 5 років тому +3039

    does anyone else thinks she looks like Jo Wilson from Greys?

    • @staceysustaita9366
      @staceysustaita9366 5 років тому +9

      Yes!!!

    • @TheTeddybear1992
      @TheTeddybear1992 5 років тому +5

      Yes,I did 😊😊

    • @dscka2540
      @dscka2540 5 років тому +2

      There’s this one girl I watch, her name is Elora Martinez and she looks like jo even more!! So many twins in this world 😂

    • @aubrey5298
      @aubrey5298 5 років тому +6

      Was just going to comment this, lmaoo

    • @emmamejia8173
      @emmamejia8173 5 років тому +3

      Mary Haley do you know when season 16 will be on netflix???

  • @user-nf4qi3kc1q
    @user-nf4qi3kc1q 5 років тому +1027

    I’m a student nurse in the UK and I’m watching this at almost 1am when I have a 12 hour shift tomorrow bc I can’t sleep😂 thoroughly enjoyed

    • @samalbury9183
      @samalbury9183 5 років тому +13

      Try melatonin, works wonders

    • @asda-pc7rw
      @asda-pc7rw 5 років тому +11

      Karen Tarek Hi, i’m in my final year and I would say go for it but only if you’re passionate about it. I have many friends who dropped out because it wasn’t what they expected and they dreaded the 12 hour shifts, so badly to the point they started skipping and just left. Do thorough research but I would recommend volunteering at the hospital to get a small taste of what it actually is. So that this way you know if it’s something you would love or not. All the best!

    • @thewolfsogood
      @thewolfsogood 5 років тому

      How was the shift?

    • @traviseastwood
      @traviseastwood 5 років тому +7

      Try a few bong hits, works wonders

    • @samalbury9183
      @samalbury9183 5 років тому +3

      @@traviseastwood this guy knows what's up

  • @r3alclanofficial628
    @r3alclanofficial628 5 років тому +841

    “ Throwing on some makeup so i don’t scare the patients :) “ sis i never felt the same even more

    • @tracyshelton5599
      @tracyshelton5599 5 років тому +3

      Lol love that comment, lol Hahahah

    • @Vicsprinkles
      @Vicsprinkles 5 років тому +3

      R3AL Clan Official I didn’t like that comment. She basically implied that she looks scary naturally and that ain’t it sis..

    • @Melody_On_Pawz1
      @Melody_On_Pawz1 5 років тому +2

      I just thought it was funny , as a seasoned nurse , I couldn’t care less . As long as I’m clean and my uniform is nice , that’s it . No makeup for work for me!

    • @Nurse_Xochitl
      @Nurse_Xochitl 5 років тому +1

      Me too lol

    • @user-ub8uc8gq7r
      @user-ub8uc8gq7r 4 роки тому

      Only insecure people hide their true face

  • @alexe4750
    @alexe4750 5 років тому +1095

    U start at 7am but wake up at 4 am 🤨..... I could never I wake up 15 min before I start work

    • @tastynoobr3685
      @tastynoobr3685 5 років тому +50

      Alex E eh depends on how far u live from your job

    • @ImYourHuckleBearer
      @ImYourHuckleBearer 5 років тому +36

      I would wake up early as hell too if I lived out from the city to make it to work on time. Common sense lol.

    • @jenjencurls
      @jenjencurls 5 років тому +15

      You must live next to your job place lol I wake up 2 hours before class, to get there on time, and I cannot waste a minute, because I might get there late because of traffic. I have a training that’s 15 mins from home, and I have to leave home at least 30 mins before, but usually I leave a little earlier than that.

    • @elliecook6771
      @elliecook6771 5 років тому +5

      Alex E my school starts at 8:40 n I wake up at 5:00 am

    • @killerbean2855
      @killerbean2855 5 років тому +3

      Ellie Cook wtf that's too early

  • @samserak7579
    @samserak7579 5 років тому +293

    I’m a pre med student with my EMT license and I’m torn between ER tech and working for a private ambulance company but leaning towards ER tech. So happy to have found this video and get some insight!!!

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +43

      I would suggest ER tech!! I did interfacility transport before this and hated it! I much rather work in the hospital as a tech 🙌🏼

    • @bettysmith4527
      @bettysmith4527 5 років тому +14

      IF you don't plan on every being a medic, I would say ER tech, save your back!!

    • @lexigloup2284
      @lexigloup2284 5 років тому +9

      I feel like you’d get lots of experience as an er tech I’ve been one for two years and graduate nursing school this December it has prepared me soooo much

    • @lilymarino3943
      @lilymarino3943 5 років тому +21

      Definitely ER tech!! I worked for a private ambulance company and now I’m a tech. I hated the private ambulance so much. Just inter-facility transports all day, everyday. I never comment or reply to comments on here, but I had to save you from working private ems 😂 if you’re trying to get experience for pre med, you won’t find it there.
      Sorry this sounded super negative, I just really wanted to get the point across! Good luck!!

    • @samserak7579
      @samserak7579 5 років тому +1

      Lily Marino I appreciate this so much omg thank you!!😂🙏🏼

  • @lieseh.626
    @lieseh.626 5 років тому +119

    When it started at 4:45 am my soul said “no”

    • @JennaMyers1978
      @JennaMyers1978 4 роки тому +3

      ikr haha

    • @MommaB2024
      @MommaB2024 2 місяці тому

      😂😂😂 “you lost me at 4:45am” 😂😂

  • @kaylafink5130
    @kaylafink5130 5 років тому +2108

    u remind me of Jo wilson from greys hehe

  • @bellas_adventure_s
    @bellas_adventure_s 5 років тому +309

    Girl you so organized and cheerful in preparing and the mornings. Hoping for the same soon as a nurse !

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +36

      Thank you so much! 😊 I always tell myself "You decide what kind of day you're gonna have." and I usually have a good day because I have a lot to be grateful for!

  • @mareighmcdaniel
    @mareighmcdaniel 5 років тому +21

    I decided recently that I wanted to be an RN and thought being a EMT just to get into a hospital would be a good idea but actually seeing someone else doing it lets me know I’m moving in the right direction ♥️

  • @favarientos
    @favarientos 5 років тому +11

    I love how she stays calm and happy most of the time even though it’s been a tough day

  • @maddiem.75
    @maddiem.75 5 років тому +64

    When she used medical terms for supplies I like knew what everything was cuz I’m a grey’s anatomy addict

  • @ang3l550
    @ang3l550 5 років тому +862

    Somehow she made used needles look like an aesthetic thumbnail

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +157

      Those are empty tubes of blood from an IV cart? Lol

    • @CRG_
      @CRG_ 5 років тому +3

      Needles..!

    • @sanang3482
      @sanang3482 5 років тому +16

      They're vacutainers

    • @elisa.r.g
      @elisa.r.g 5 років тому +4

      There’s the tubes you put blood in. So close.

    • @vi3t123bby
      @vi3t123bby 5 років тому +10

      Good thing Selah O is not the ER tech lmao

  • @mckenzyjohnson589
    @mckenzyjohnson589 5 років тому +19

    I am currently a ED tech and student RN, it’s so interesting to see how it is at another hospital. Glad I found your UA-cam 😊Love your video!!

  • @ItzTiffNicole
    @ItzTiffNicole 5 років тому +1148

    I'm a little salty that she dissed Dunkin's coffee like that lol

    • @intotheblue5037
      @intotheblue5037 5 років тому +38

      Tiff Nicole wait until she actually tries tries Dunkin.

    • @kristitroyer1145
      @kristitroyer1145 5 років тому +40

      Same! I LOVE Dunkin’s coffee! Lol

    • @_moonix
      @_moonix 5 років тому +5

      Haha same.

    • @isabellac7517
      @isabellac7517 5 років тому +28

      facts starbucks acc uses the worst of the worst (like the dirtiest ) coffee beans and dd doesnt.... soo..

    • @mcadez2910
      @mcadez2910 5 років тому +19

      Dunkin lit gots that ice coffee for so cheap!

  • @alimithanipa-c6059
    @alimithanipa-c6059 5 років тому +15

    You made waking up early, doing some preparation for school and working a 12 hour shift look so easy!

  • @daniellebrianne216
    @daniellebrianne216 5 років тому +37

    Crazy how you came up in my recommended and you are from the same area! I have been to that hospital many times for clinicals! Staff is always so kind there. 😊

  • @TheDancelover4ever
    @TheDancelover4ever 4 роки тому +5

    If anyone who wants to be an ER tech watches this, just a heads up to check your state and local hospital requirements. I've always seen people say that you have to be an EMT and was disappointed because I don't want to go to school for a year for that as it wouldn't be a permanent career for me, but is something I'd like to try. So I was really excited to find out my hospital will train me to be an ER tech once I've worked there for a year. I'm a CNA. So I'm excited that this is an option for me especially since CNA school is much shorter than EMT school.

  • @kalinagillum4262
    @kalinagillum4262 5 років тому +118

    Fellow Er tech here that feels the struggle you’re feeling girl. Keep pushing! We’ll graduate eventually 😂

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +16

      So glad that somebody can relate!! It's a struggle but I know it will be worth it. Just gotta keep working hard ☺

    • @avakate258
      @avakate258 5 років тому +5

      Melissa Lucy I’m 11 and I really want to work in the hospital when I’m older😁 you really inspire me and I was wondering if you had any advice?

  • @maddyw2713
    @maddyw2713 5 років тому +12

    I just started working in the MDRD, and it’s so exhausting but rewarding knowing your helping make a difference

  • @Mr.Mayo123
    @Mr.Mayo123 5 років тому +232

    ""So heres my Starbucks""
    (30 seconds later)
    Imm go to starbucks🙂

    • @tayodoji
      @tayodoji 5 років тому +1

      SPOOK _Austin the first Starbucks was for later

  • @samanthabelderbos2808
    @samanthabelderbos2808 5 років тому +311

    You reaalllyyyy look like Josephine (Wilson) Karev from grey’s anatomy

  • @lilym6259
    @lilym6259 4 роки тому +2

    i volunteered for eight-hour shifts in a hospital over the summer and stocked rooms in the nicu, it was honestly the most soothing/calming thing.

  • @lifeasjayonna1923
    @lifeasjayonna1923 5 років тому +93

    I’m currently a medsurg tech going to mother baby then, on to nursing school 🙂

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +13

      That's so awesome!! 😊 You'll do great. Medsurge tech is a great place to start out. Stepping stones, just like what I'm doing.

    • @stacyf1354
      @stacyf1354 4 роки тому +1

      I was a med-surg tech for couple of years and really enjoyed it. I am thinking about applying to nursing school sometime soon. Good luck 😉😊

  • @walshmelina5774
    @walshmelina5774 5 років тому +234

    she really just dissed dunkin donuts like that

  • @CandiceMarshaye
    @CandiceMarshaye 5 років тому +66

    Oh this video brings me back!! I was a tech on a general medicine floor. We didn’t start IVs but we pulled them and started and pulled urinary catheters. I left the hospital went to work for the school of medicine (same campus, it’s a teaching hospital)and became a Clinical Research Tech and I have worked my way up to Clinical Research Coordinator (while getting my degrees). There are so many jobs in the medical field. I love it.

    • @marandaleigh4406
      @marandaleigh4406 5 років тому

      Candice C. you go girl!! 💕 do you have a video explaining what you do at your job?

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +1

      Awww that's awesome! You really worked your way up. That's so inspiring 😊 I'm glad you came across this video. I love hearing from other medical professionals!

  • @Lewisiaisoutofcontext
    @Lewisiaisoutofcontext 5 років тому +6

    I'm a veterinary tech and I never expected our jobs to be so similar, at least when I'm in the ER! The stocks to sign-off, the triage, long freaking days (sometimes with barely any lunch because it's crazy busy), taking - and running, if the lab people aren't there - blood samples. I love it, but I could never in a million years imagine myself working with human patients. Too scary! Hope you're doing great! Lots of love from Sweden. 😊 ❤

  • @clairegoodheart1991
    @clairegoodheart1991 5 років тому +124

    i know what hospital this is im not going to name it but i think its near the children hospital. i was there in the ER for volunteering and it was so rewarding and lots to learn.

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +61

      Thank you for not naming it! 😊

    • @clairegoodheart1991
      @clairegoodheart1991 5 років тому +16

      Melissa Lucy you’re welcome i don’t do that anyway plus as a cna its against HIPPA law.

    • @madysonroberts1608
      @madysonroberts1608 5 років тому

      Claire Goodheart what volunteering were you doing?

    • @clairegoodheart1991
      @clairegoodheart1991 5 років тому

      Madyson Roberts was in the ER department

    • @crusherr1112
      @crusherr1112 5 років тому +4

      What did you do while volunteering? Like what were some of the tasks and roles?

  • @braixhananunez3260
    @braixhananunez3260 5 років тому +7

    You go girl! Btw I recognized the hospital you worked at, use to go there as a child 😂 I’m also an Er tech looking to become a PA or NP and I came across your channel to see how people our age deal with work and school and your doing great so it gives me hope to keep pushing as well! It’s hard sometimes as a tech and there are times when it’s easy so I definitely know the feeling!

  • @Meded-bi5qd
    @Meded-bi5qd 5 років тому +417

    I do not want to get up this early for the rest of my life but it is too late. BSN here I come :(((

    • @Alexis-uv3uk
      @Alexis-uv3uk 5 років тому +20

      Med2019 Don’t trip. It depends on the job, where you work, how far you live, and your shift.

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +52

      Don't worry!!! Your body gets used to it 😊

    • @RainbowMarie
      @RainbowMarie 5 років тому +15

      My mom’s a nurse and she works 11 am to 11 pm. Getting up at 5 am doesn’t have to be your life forever if you don’t want it to! Haha

    • @Lilzchilz
      @Lilzchilz 5 років тому +1

      You could do night shift instead!

    • @RedFuzzyawesome
      @RedFuzzyawesome 5 років тому +2

      Nurses usually work 3-4 days a week! Won’t have to be everyday ❤️

  • @Strongerbyhaleigh
    @Strongerbyhaleigh 4 роки тому +2

    OMG so glad I just found your channel 🙌🏼 I’m a full time nursing student and I also work full time at a hospital in med/surg! The 12 hour shifts + studying + clinical is soooooo rough, so it’s nice to see I’m not the only one! Much love xoxo 💘💘

  • @fionabradshaw8104
    @fionabradshaw8104 5 років тому +3

    Starting my ER tech job in a week, so glad I stumbled across this video!!

  • @alixblack2954
    @alixblack2954 5 років тому +21

    I am also an ER tech and was just accepted to PA school, good luck! (: also I love your watermelon badge clip so cute!

  • @AZRJ2018
    @AZRJ2018 5 років тому +3

    I spent two years with ER Tech being my life. I’m a teacher now but I miss the days of helping save lives and helping the team.
    Nice not to worry about how unsafe ERs are now though. Not that schools are any safer but 💁🏻‍♀️

  • @noellethorn8624
    @noellethorn8624 5 років тому +2

    As someone who is tan I can confidently say you got your face color PERFECT. So many people go too light or dark but yours looks natural!

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +1

      noelle thorn that is such a nice compliment to get!!! Thank you lol ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @noellethorn8624
      @noellethorn8624 5 років тому

      @@xomelissalucy No problem ❤❤❤

  • @hannahbolsley1714
    @hannahbolsley1714 5 років тому +13

    So glad I came across your channel! I’m also a pre-PA student ❤️❤️❤️

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +2

      I'm so glad you did too!!! Makes me so happy to hear from other pre-PA students! We're all in this together 😊

  • @michaelrincon559
    @michaelrincon559 3 роки тому +1

    Hay this is my job! Glad to see someone is making videos for this job description. Was hard to find any before I made the transition from EMT to ER Tech.
    When people ask what I do I just say I'm a glorified CNA.

  • @Imperfect21Angel
    @Imperfect21Angel 5 років тому +25

    As someone with cystic fibrosis, and a frequent flyer of the er department, I find this so dang interesting!!!!

    • @user-hb5qh8qe3e
      @user-hb5qh8qe3e 5 років тому +6

      Massive salute to you for being so strong with cystic fibrosis. I leant about it in science and it really astonished me to see the struggles of someone with cystic fibrosis. Hope you feel well ❤

  • @Tayilersvanity
    @Tayilersvanity 4 роки тому

    Melissa I used to watch you years ago!!! I didn’t know you started making videos again until this was in my recommended. Happy to see you thriving and glad to see you are back :)

  • @dakotaharris6132
    @dakotaharris6132 5 років тому +15

    I work nights as an ER tech while in nursing school, so cool to see another hospital set up. What's your favorite thing to see/do in the ER? We get a lot of traumas and STEMI's. Anything trauma/cardiac I love haha. Best wishes fellow ER crew😎😎

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +3

      I love the exciting stuff! Codes + STEMI’s and strokes are what we see a lot of. Then of course you have the not-so-emergency side of things lol! Thanks for watching 🙌🏼 Good luck in nursing school.

  • @2012edunne
    @2012edunne 5 років тому

    Hi just spent some time in hospital here in Ireland, I was admitted with severe chest pains, watching nurses, doctors work and amazed how busy you get.. Keep up the good work.

  • @SkillfulSinner
    @SkillfulSinner 5 років тому +4

    The ER techs in the ER I work in are just STNA’s. The hospital calls them senior techs. They do all the same things you do. Including triaging patients and stocking the rooms. They also assist with traumas when they come in.

  • @meredithgrey2822
    @meredithgrey2822 5 років тому +2

    Thanks to you guys y’all saved my lifeeeee I was in the hospital 2 days and I missed school 😭 but thank you giyssss

  • @lamantiaizzy
    @lamantiaizzy 5 років тому +79

    tell me why i read the thumbnail as “er” not “ e-r” ya know what i saying?

  • @leahfaith5143
    @leahfaith5143 5 років тому

    I just had open heart surgery at cohens children’s in New York. Great hospital! i have been in ER 3 times for scares after surgery. I know so many nurses and doctors since i was there for 3 weeks prior. So hard working ! I respect it so much and have so much appreciation.

  • @mackenzieholtz1116
    @mackenzieholtz1116 5 років тому +131

    i must be the only freaking tech that doesn’t care about the way i look. especially because i work nights 💀

    • @kaleighriverwrites
      @kaleighriverwrites 5 років тому

      I work nights too. I don't have time to care about wearing makeup to a shift or not lol too busy sleeping

    • @cierawalters98
      @cierawalters98 5 років тому +2

      Nope. No make up, messy bun. I do not give a fuuuuck.

    • @sallysweetheart1
      @sallysweetheart1 5 років тому +4

      I work day shift and I still don’t wear makeup, lol! If I did, my face would be a Picasso by the end of the day, lmao!!!!

    • @Melody_On_Pawz1
      @Melody_On_Pawz1 5 років тому +5

      I’m a nurse and I couldn’t care less . I’m clean and my uniform is clean and that’s it . No make up

    • @chlatepdng
      @chlatepdng 5 років тому

      Eyebrows , that’s all I need.

  • @naturallygina2925
    @naturallygina2925 5 років тому +8

    Great job girl, I'm thinking about going back into nursing but I'm undecided & I don't know how I got to your channel but I'm glad I did & for that reason I subscribed😍😍

  • @kaitlynmccarron4374
    @kaitlynmccarron4374 5 років тому +3

    I see some of you guys asking about EMT school, it is so easy. So if you’re interested, I’d say go for it. I’m in Paramedic school right now, a lot tougher but will be worth it.

    • @bettysmith4527
      @bettysmith4527 5 років тому +1

      I am a medic and an RN, love being a medic and glad I don't have to work full time as a nurse. Nursing can be a truly miserable job, and don't believe what they say about being able to "work anywhere as a nurse". Jobs are limited, and it's like trying to pull teeth trying to change nursing specialties! If I had to do it over again I would have done medic and then PA school!

    • @wk9953
      @wk9953 5 років тому

      Medic school was terrible

  • @annabelleadams2768
    @annabelleadams2768 5 років тому +15

    I wanna work in the ER as a nurse and want to be a EMT while going to school to be a nurse or maybe even a ER tech

    • @mckenzyjohnson589
      @mckenzyjohnson589 5 років тому +2

      Annabelle's Vlogs this is what I am currently doing. EMT was so worth it because now doing nursing school I have some experience and knowledge that has helped me do well in nursing school.

    • @annabelleadams2768
      @annabelleadams2768 5 років тому

      McKenzy Johnson thank you for helping me I rly appreciate it 💗

  • @kaydonreneeharrisonkaydonr1609
    @kaydonreneeharrisonkaydonr1609 5 років тому +13

    Your beautiful and this just inspires me more cause I already want to be this when I grow up

  • @sorryitsjenny
    @sorryitsjenny 2 роки тому +1

    Omg I know this hospital 😂 I won’t say for privacy but I’m an EMT on the road and I go to this ER all the time. I just recently applied there to be a tech to get through nursing school!!! So glad i found this video ❤️❤️

  • @chrislopez218
    @chrislopez218 5 років тому +3

    I work admission in an emergency room and at our hospital admission and an RN are the ones in charge at triage. We tag team patients with a million questions lol. I make $30 an hour doing admissions so I feel pretty lucky getting paid this much.

  • @leonardconger3941
    @leonardconger3941 5 років тому

    Was a ERTech for 7yrs. Loved it. I worked as hard as the RN’s if not harder. I was one tech to 3 RN did all lab draws,Iv’s, Patient care as needed transferring patients admitted. After a 12 hr shift I was truly exhausted

  • @Ava-wx8cz
    @Ava-wx8cz 5 років тому +13

    Mad she looks that good after a 12. I don't even look that good starting my 12.

  • @islandgirl5382
    @islandgirl5382 5 років тому +4

    I could never do anything in medicine, admire those who can!
    Almost having a panic attack looking at all that in the supply room!!!
    Well, everyone is good at something!

  • @hehehehfun4938
    @hehehehfun4938 5 років тому +3

    Glad I grad from my BSN and start working as a OR nurse. I am so tired of CNA work.

  • @kriziaeloraf3581
    @kriziaeloraf3581 5 років тому +28

    I’m a LPN but looking to transition out of it. I saw this as a potential

  • @loulakelarakos6931
    @loulakelarakos6931 5 років тому +4

    Wow im so happy I found your channel!! I’m an aspiring PA too and I just started a channel so I can share my journey! Can’t wait to binge watch your videos :)

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому

      I’m so glad you found my channel too ❤️ Definitely plan on documenting my whole journey 🙌🏼

  • @MicheleCalloway
    @MicheleCalloway 11 місяців тому

    I think that is really awesome. I have been a CNA since 2018. So I am so used to working in a nursing home. I have already applied and have had my interview for a position at my hospital for the Emergency Department. I know that they get pretty busy which is what I like. I have never had to do finger sticks or draw blood. Not even an IV. Never did EKGs either but I am very glad to learn. I love to learn new things would love to get your input on everything.

  • @maricelavalenzuela8862
    @maricelavalenzuela8862 5 років тому +12

    I love this vid cuz rn im 12 and i want to be a brain Surgeon when i grow up and this made me want to be it even more

  • @hoops4488
    @hoops4488 5 років тому

    Our ER techs are so skilled in what they do! They jump in on traumas to get the patient hooked up to all the monitors, communicate with the doctors for us, file paperwork, and do so much that I have no idea how to do. I couldn’t do my job without them!

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +1

      Yes that’s exactly everything we do 🙌🏼❤️

  • @daniarubio3831
    @daniarubio3831 5 років тому +3

    When I was in 5th grade I came here with my school to sing some songs for Christmas🥺

  • @Idoubledip
    @Idoubledip 5 років тому

    I work 3pm until 7am. Girl I get all that you do. Although my field is family medicine. There are days I would see 30 patients and days where it's well over 70. Literally non stop. I definitely don't miss stocking rooms and basically the work no one else wants to do.

  • @411foryou
    @411foryou 5 років тому +3

    As a 2nd year PA student, it is helpful to know what ER techs do. I may have missed this but which classes are you taking and what is your dream goal after graduation?

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому

      411foryou thank you!!! My dream goal is to become a surgical PA 🙌🏼

    • @411foryou
      @411foryou 5 років тому +1

      @@xomelissalucy Exciting! Share with us your IG so we may follow your journeys into PA school

  • @lydiacooper9260
    @lydiacooper9260 Рік тому

    Our Ed techs also do vitals and grabs misc things like drinks/snacks/food , warm blankets to the patient rooms they are assigned. They also cover the breaks of a patient sitter if we have any, which we do 24hrs on the daily. Plus only the nurses do the triage here. Is our hospital the only one that does those things as well. No other day in life ed tech has included these in their videos, (this is the 3rd video I have seen) . Love your videos!

  • @islandgirl5382
    @islandgirl5382 5 років тому +4

    On second thought; in my younger days, I could have worked in the lab with a specimen and microscope; that's about it! No patient contact, just in the background making a difference!!!

  • @ashleyyguadalupee
    @ashleyyguadalupee 5 років тому +1

    You should do a sit down video on the steps into getting where you are today ! :)

  • @keithalexander844
    @keithalexander844 5 років тому +13

    Popped up in my recommended and I’m defiantly not mad about it (subscribed)

  • @ttjesus4542
    @ttjesus4542 5 років тому

    Aye!!! We work hard, ER is not a joke when it comes to taking care of patients. I’m glad I switched from Med Surg to the ER

  • @christinecatherine6827
    @christinecatherine6827 5 років тому +3

    Crazy I just stumbled across this video on my recommended feed and work in the medical career so I was interested and holy moly you work in the hospital my sister in law and brother gave birth to my nephew at!! Crazy small world

  • @jeffreycontreras1872
    @jeffreycontreras1872 5 років тому

    I thought so long and hard about making a day on the life of a graveyard ER Tech but the truth is, it’s not all that complicated. EKG if any chest pain , draw blood, start IVs, take urine samples and update tracker information. All from the hours of 7pm to 7am if you work in a hospital overnight about 80 percent of the techs will say they do the nurses jobs and the nurses will say they do the doctors jobs it’s pretty simple and easy compared to being a combat medic in the Army, a hospital job is cake. GREAT VIDEO THOUGH!

  • @avel2718
    @avel2718 5 років тому +145

    EMT drawing blood and giving IVs? What state is this in? I'm an EMT in California and our scope of practice is so small, we need permission to give ibuprofen. Great video btw.

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +21

      Avel hi! I live in Florida. 🙌🏼

    • @LaurenTicole
      @LaurenTicole 5 років тому +8

      Im a emt in Mississippi. I work in the er and we draw blood & start iv

    • @avel2718
      @avel2718 5 років тому +3

      @@LaurenTicole are you an AEMT or EMT-B?

    • @LaurenTicole
      @LaurenTicole 5 років тому +9

      Avel B! Had to take a iv certification class,but was trained on the job for blood draw. I can’t insert catheters though🥴

    • @avel2718
      @avel2718 5 років тому +2

      @@LaurenTicole Ah ok that makes sense. I'm sure you'll learn.

  • @ericamulvihill8890
    @ericamulvihill8890 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing. I'm an EMT also and just got hired as an ED tech. I wasn't sure what to expect but your video helped. I plan on going to nursing school. I'll be doing night shift bc the pay is $2 more an hour on top of base pay, so to me it's worth it. I haven't started nursing school yet but plan to in 1-2 years of working the ED. I did my EMT clinicals in the same ED so I'm excited to be an actual employee there now.

  • @adimitrani6156
    @adimitrani6156 5 років тому +27

    You look like Jo Wilson from grey’s anatomy

  • @RedRoseHeart
    @RedRoseHeart 5 років тому

    It’s amazing how much stuff you guys have. As a medical student who is now in rotations in hospitals, is pretty bad. Here in Mexico, money is necessary for health, we don’t have the equipment, nor any of the stuff you showed. It’s pretty sad the situation. We have excellent doctors but we need equipment.
    It’s beautiful to see how full it’s everything and I wished was in here too.

  • @heathertaramoutray1623
    @heathertaramoutray1623 5 років тому +36

    You look so much like Taylor something she’s tanners fox’s ex...

  • @XXxshaboomxXX
    @XXxshaboomxXX 5 років тому

    im so glad you made this video lol im a nurse now but i started out as an ER tech and literally no one (including me before i had the job) knows that we exist and what our role is! and theres jusst so much er techs do that its hard to explain. you did a good job of capturing everything

  • @kristitroyer1145
    @kristitroyer1145 5 років тому +4

    I know that hospital! The elevator view gave it away! Lol. I had both my babies there! 🥰

  • @hockeyheart7
    @hockeyheart7 5 років тому +1

    I’m an EMT currently working 911 but I’m working on my CPT1 to work in the hospital near me as an ER tech! I love working in emergency situations, so I hope I love the hospital as much as I do the rig!

    • @hockeyheart7
      @hockeyheart7 5 років тому

      synchromorph oh fuck no. trauma* not drama.

  • @nancydeese7251
    @nancydeese7251 5 років тому +4

    I was an er tech for 15 years. I did like the 12 hrs shifts

  • @sushiburrito420
    @sushiburrito420 5 років тому +1

    Fun fact, I teach caregivers in our health system to use EPIC. I teach the ASAP module :)

  • @kylieecarroll9051
    @kylieecarroll9051 5 років тому +8

    I actually want to do this for the rest of my life. Any tips??

  • @Samantha-wh6zu
    @Samantha-wh6zu 5 років тому +1

    I start my job as a telemetry tech in a few weeks! Happy I found this video!

  • @amtraktraveler9118
    @amtraktraveler9118 5 років тому +14

    It's Epic to use Epic. Better than Meditech..

  • @connerlee8024
    @connerlee8024 5 років тому +1

    I’m actually on the same pre PA route you are. I’m getting my emt license to get my patient contact hours. I’m on my last national register test ! It’s so good to hear and have relief someone else is doing the same thing as me!

  • @jettjones8521
    @jettjones8521 5 років тому +8

    I want to become an EMT so I can work as an ER tech, or an EMS worker more or less what works best with my hours but I’m only 17 and I can’t start training to early so I sorta have to wait until I have 3 months until my 18th birthday. Hopefully I could be an ER tech and a senior

    • @kenishatherealone8686
      @kenishatherealone8686 5 років тому +1

      I'm an CNA and working as an EDTech.

    • @negemai
      @negemai 5 років тому

      You will get there. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @negemai
      @negemai 5 років тому

      Kenisha therealone been a CNA and worked my way up. RN now. Medical field is so much fun!!!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @kenishatherealone8686
      @kenishatherealone8686 5 років тому +1

      @@negemai That's wonderful. Yes, the medical field is a great profession. I'll be starting my nursing program in January. What type of facility you are working in?

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +2

      Good for you! You'll definitely get there, be patient with yourself and work hard. 😊

  • @heatherhcakes
    @heatherhcakes 5 років тому

    I work 8am-8pm at an urgent care. It can be stressful but I love it

  • @AshlyBritton
    @AshlyBritton 5 років тому +6

    This was really cool! Thank you for taking us along!

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +1

      Thank you! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it :)

  • @JoceyChavez2400
    @JoceyChavez2400 5 років тому +1

    you’re life seems so well put together, i could neverrrrrr lol loved the video

  • @jaelashae511
    @jaelashae511 5 років тому +12

    I work as a tech in a 6 bed ER And I love it ! Any advice on what’s it’s like in a bigger ER?

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +4

      oh wow! That is small... I imagine probably just one doctor on too? I love working in a larger ER. We also have a fast track section and a mid track outside of our main department. 😊

    • @jaelashae511
      @jaelashae511 5 років тому

      Melissa Lucy
      Wow, I bet it’s huge. Yes, we have one provider, 2 nurses, and a tech on each shift.

    • @asr0520
      @asr0520 5 років тому

      I work in a 13 bed Er one doc one np and wishhhhhh we did fast track!

  • @roger80465
    @roger80465 11 місяців тому

    I retired as a CT Tech at a Level 1 Trauma Center, primarily driving the scanner attached to the ED. The ED/ER Techs are the backbone of the department. All they do all day long is save lives. They are, by far, the most underpaid members of the medical staff. Our techs knew how to fire me up by telling me how burger flippers believe they deserve more pay than ED/ER Techs. They would get me started then sit back and grin while I pontificated. Love my Techs.

  • @intotheblue5037
    @intotheblue5037 5 років тому +27

    But Dunkin’ Donuts coffee doesn’t taste like McDonald’s coffee just like Starbucks does lol.
    Edit : and Dunkin doesn’t rob your money lol

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +2

      into the blue Dunkin’ Donuts tastes like gas station coffee lol

    • @intotheblue5037
      @intotheblue5037 5 років тому

      Melissa Lucy I worked at both. From the locations I worked at. Guess who was the more dirtier and didn’t clean their Machines often. Starbucks. That’s all I have to say.

    • @kensiem8252
      @kensiem8252 5 років тому

      into the blue theres no need to be rude.

    • @thatscold1944
      @thatscold1944 5 років тому +3

      This girl is trying to show you a day in the life of someone starting out in the medical field, and all you have to discuss is the starbucks/dunkin?

    • @intotheblue5037
      @intotheblue5037 5 років тому

      thats cold pretty much.

  • @ronhutchcraft2290
    @ronhutchcraft2290 3 роки тому +1

    she couldn't handle it, she quit. the medical profession is very important & a very gr8
    career if you stick with it.

  • @Dubst3pN3rdz
    @Dubst3pN3rdz 5 років тому +14

    I was wondering what certificates you need to be eligible because I’m an EMT student and want to be an ER tech and was wondering if an EMT license would be enough

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому +3

      Yes! That’s all you need!

    • @kaitlynmccarron4374
      @kaitlynmccarron4374 5 років тому

      No, you also need an IV certification. I’m an ED Tech in medic school.

    • @Dubst3pN3rdz
      @Dubst3pN3rdz 5 років тому

      Kaitlyn McCarron but she’s also a ER tech??? So maybe some hospitals you do need and do not need? my city doesn’t even require any EMT certificate

    • @xomelissalucy
      @xomelissalucy  5 років тому

      Kaitlyn McCarron where I live I didn’t need anything except for my EMT license. All other skills are taught on the job

    • @gao7814
      @gao7814 5 років тому

      Different states require different certifications. Here in HI we require EMT, first year nursing students, CNAs, or the least MAs.

  • @Justdancethewop
    @Justdancethewop 5 років тому +2

    Woah, that hospital is the same hospital I go to for my health related issues and it’s the best one there in the county in my opinion.

  • @colorfulturtles3990
    @colorfulturtles3990 5 років тому +80

    You don’t even need makeup you won’t scare patients lol

    • @Nurse_Xochitl
      @Nurse_Xochitl 5 років тому

      I wear makeup and I'm short. I still scare some patients. Some patients just fear nurses. They probably fear needles.

    • @hilariesletten4318
      @hilariesletten4318 4 роки тому

      Shes obviously fishing for compliments. Sad.

    • @jaydaseven7329
      @jaydaseven7329 4 роки тому

      Hilarie Sletten she was obviously joking

  • @NikkiSavage05
    @NikkiSavage05 4 роки тому

    It’s so awesome to see you guys order your supplies from Medline! I work for Medline!! 😊😊 saving lives one pick at a time

  • @madysonroberts1608
    @madysonroberts1608 5 років тому +5

    I am thinking about becoming a surgeon I understand volunteering is a good idea for getting into medical school what did you do when you volunteered in the ER

  • @alondrarenteria358
    @alondrarenteria358 5 років тому +2

    I see a cubex machine! I’m a pharmacy technician and I work at a long term outpatient pharmacy & I love filling meds everyday for every medical facilities 🤗