Christopher Castellano Jr.
Cibolo
Summary
Dynamic EMS Field Training Officer with a proven track record at the City of Converse Fire Department, excelling in credentialing oversight and employee onboarding. Expert in developing training programs and fostering team development, ensuring paramedics deliver the highest clinical standards. Develops, interprets, and/or implements standard operating procedures and protocols, responsible for planning, coordinating and providing direction to a respective shift within the Converse Fire department that includes Operations or Clinical. Currently assists with preparation of multi-range management plans. Evaluates and determines clinical proficiency level of the department and personnel, identifies areas requiring improvement, formulates and executes action plan to correct deficiencies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMS Field Training Officer/ FF-Paramedic
City of Converse Fire Department
11.2018 - Current
- Managed department credentialing for all providers with the contracted Medical Director from UT Health System.
- Managed training program(s) for shift training
- Revised & submitted SOP recommendations/changes
- Implemented a credentialing program to ensure all paramedics practiced to the highest standard
- Created current credentialing process for The City of Converse Fire Department (first in fire department history)
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary training to maintain highest clinical standard.
- Represented EMS administrator at STRAC meetings, conferences and OMD meetings
- Coordinated onboarding new hire orientation.
- Evaluated and credentialed paramedics in credentialing process (6 phase credentialing process)
Bexar County Tactical Paramedic
Allegiance Mobile Health
02.2025 - Current
- Bexar County 911 Paramedic Provider
- Tactical Paramedic with Bexar County SWAT & Allegiance Special Operations team
- Attended SWAT callouts, trainings and debriefings
- Maintained Tactical medicine practice and training
- Assigned to Tactical Unit 4430 located in north Bexar County
Sprint/Field Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Live Oak county 911 sprint paramedic
- Assisted transport crews with high priority emergencies
- Bexar County 911 field paramedic
- MIST leader through STRAC
Emergency Room Technician
Methodist Healthcare
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Trauma Technician
University Health
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Delivered high-quality care to trauma patients in trauma facility.
- Assisted Trauma surgeons and nurses with complex trauma cases
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Resident Assistant
Angelo State University
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Established and enforced residence hall policies and quiet hours to establish safe and respectful living environment.
Education
Paramedicine
UTHSCA
San Antonio, TX05-2017
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Schertz EMS Training Academy
Schertz, TXBiology
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TXSkills
- Credentialing oversight
- Employee onboarding
- Credentialing documentation
- New hire on-boarding
- Coaching and mentoring
- New employee training
- Training delivery
- Project management
- Team development strategies
- Program management
- Training oversight
- Public speaking
Accomplishments
- Created and established credentialing program for paramedic providers at The City of Converse Fire Department
- Maintained Credentialing program
- Established COG review and process in conjunction with Medical Director
- Managed Quality assurance program for Department
Certification
- Texas Paramedic (TXDSHS)
- National Registered Paramedic (NREMT)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Tactical Emergency Tactical Course (TECC)
Timeline
Bexar County Tactical Paramedic
Allegiance Mobile Health
02.2025 - Current
EMS Field Training Officer/ FF-Paramedic
City of Converse Fire Department
11.2018 - Current
Sprint/Field Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
08.2017 - 12.2018
Trauma Technician
University Health
01.2017 - 08.2017
Emergency Room Technician
Methodist Healthcare
08.2014 - 08.2017
Resident Assistant
Angelo State University
01.2014 - 05.2014
Paramedicine
UTHSCA
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Schertz EMS Training Academy
Biology
Angelo State University
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