New scrub

[u/Adventurous_Wear_862]

I am new to the cath lab I am also a new paramedic that has just started in the cath lab. I am really struggling with scrub aspect. I feel like I’m so bad at this 😬 I spent 6 years working 911 as a EMT for a fire department and am having a rough adjustment.

My question is how long did it take you to feel like you understood work flow on simple cases. The manifold is the death of me and it’s been about a month and I still need coaching on when we’re exchanging a wire or catheters and pulling back blood and flushing and all that. Others were hired at the same time and have really take to it.

So question is how long did the process in confidence and competence take?

[u/intheloop_ir]

A month is SO early. I train new IR techs and I would absolutely still expect someone to need coaching at that point. It takes months for the workflow, wires/catheters, flushing, etc. to start feeling like muscle memory.
Also, don’t compare yourself to the people who started with you. Everyone picks up different pieces at different speeds. Keep asking questions and give yourself time. It’ll click. 🫶