@unmhealth: You know paramedics work in ambulances. But did you know they also work throughout the ER? 🚑 At UNM Hospital, paramedics help direct patient flow, start IVs, draw blood and stabilize patients, including in trauma care. It’s a role many people never see. #Paramedic #paramedicsoftiktok #emergencyroom #Hospital #Albuquerque

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kevyjay
Kevin Clark :
That’s bad ass. I wish more states and hospital systems would embrace this model
2026-08-23 14:54:07
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mandomedic
Mando :
Paramedic wages for a nursing job
2026-08-20 23:30:33
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gettin.em
em! :
Tech pay for someone who can intubate (docs job) is CRAZY
2026-08-21 12:18:58
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butters896
Butters 3595 :
Mine the first person they see is security 🤷🏻‍♂️
2026-08-23 12:27:58
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nurseandrealaw
Nurse Andrea Law :
Omg I love this! Great job Sam!! 💪🙏
2026-08-23 03:24:58
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rescueking85
Tater🥔 :
RN’s gonna be like: “Can you take my patient upstairs”
2026-08-21 07:42:56
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medtorescue
James C :
It’s crazy to me that people talk about nurses being on a “higher level” than paramedics… in Australia they are the same, just different jobs.
2026-08-23 13:12:10
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nightfury_revenge
Nightfury_Revenge :
So is the EMT-P going to get paid more or… Sincerely an RN.
2026-08-21 21:54:02
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charlielansdell
Charlie Lansdell :
Love this!
2026-08-22 22:16:22
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therainbowwitch85
Aaron Westfall, NRP :
I’m a paramedic based in the hospital who also responds to 911 calls. My scope allows me to function the same as an RN. So I have assigned patients and carry out orders just the same.
2026-08-21 00:24:26
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theresalewis_13
theresalewis_13 :
Paramedics don’t dictate the flow of ER.,, RN or Charge delegate that
2026-08-21 21:55:46
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javi_lotion
Javi_lotion :
The bed flow should be the responsibility of a nurse not a medic! 🙄
2026-08-21 02:26:56
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busterstiktok
Guapopotamus :
So a paramedic working as a tech/MA—a low paid entry level role? Explain why “we” are okay with being devalued in this way?
2026-08-21 04:11:19
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robw522
Rob522 :
being a paramedic is a pre-hospital setting. just become a nurse
2026-08-21 13:05:15
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joquist
Josh1986 :
Cheaper labor and more work!
2026-08-21 09:51:32
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wadefields55335
Wade :
Wish that happen here
2026-08-22 19:57:43
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itsme.blake
Blake :
I’m not saying that paramedics aren’t capable but I think if we’re going to allow this, there needs to be a larger focus on training paramedics for the in-hospital role. Similarly to how I wouldn’t throw a nurse on an ACLS ambulance with an EMT and expect them to do the job (critical care transport is different), it’s not appropriate for paramedics to all of a sudden be given the green light to fulfill the nursing role. Both are uniquely qualified for their unique respective roles. Not saying they can’t become qualified for each others roles, but some extra training and qualification needs to take place
2026-08-21 08:20:52
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makimaspussichains
makimaspussychains :
A pct level for someone whos trained to independently administer heart stopping drugs, intubation, and shock dysrhythmia is crazy😭
2026-08-21 05:11:34
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thatlittleonemig
Rach :
… so we use RN’s for this…
2026-08-21 05:20:57
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bikermedic
Bikermedic 🇺🇸 :
Paramedics are allowed to work in ER in Texas, but it’s a dead end job. No room for advancement, etc.
2026-08-21 03:12:25
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mikeman4500
Mikeman450 :
so your robbing the streets of paramedics when we are already at a critical shortage. 🙄
2026-08-21 05:31:40
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corytheriley
Corytheriley RN :
Have medics in the ER is game changing. At the end of the day having more highly trained hands is essential for patient care. Enough nurse vs medic bullshit. We are on the same team.
2026-08-21 07:27:13
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calebridgeway1
TheNutbug :
When are paramedics wages gonna increase bro
2026-08-21 04:29:30
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meggers179
m :
You know they’re only paying them 28$ an hour to do a nurses job
2026-08-22 22:56:02
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nesswanders48
Kitty B’s Mom :
As a Canadian this workflow makes absolutely 0 sense
2026-08-23 03:30:41
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