Honestly, the divide on 24/7 emergency service is wider than I thought

Skyler Lewis · 2026-02-22T17:30:34.55472+00:00

Some crews argue it's crucial for reputation and revenue, while others say it leads to burnout and high turnover. Tbh, I've seen techs quit over constant weekend calls, but management insists it's non-negotiable. Where do you stand?

rowane787mo ago

The clinic down the street tried a three-team rotation and still saw 40% turnover in a year. @fox.hannah is right that rotations help, but they MUST be paired with strict call limits and overtime compensation. Otherwise, you're just shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic with staff morale.

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fox.hannah7mo ago

Well, with proper staffing rotations, 24/7 service doesn't have to lead to burnout.

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kim.zara7mo ago

Seriously, I'm completely with the crew saying it causes burnout. Ngl, we lost our best diagnostic tech because he couldn't handle another holiday being on call. Pushing 24/7 without real support just burns people out until they leave.

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