Benjamin Gates

EMT

Brewster Ambulance

Brockton, MA

07.2024 - Current

Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and details on current issues.
Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
Explained medical terminology in non-complex terms o patients.
Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
Monitored and replenished ambulance supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
Evaluated illnesses or injuries to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to exchange information and arrange patient intake.
Loaded and transported patients from hospitals to rehab centers or other medical facilities.
Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
Cleaned and sanitized ambulance and supplies between calls.
Reported infectious disease cases to appropriate medical authorities.
Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.