Christopher Vallejo
RANCHO PALOS VERDES,CA
Summary
I have multiple years of experience in the emergency medical field whether in a 911, hospital or venue setting. I have trained extensively to ensure effective team management and efficient patient care. I have also trained numerous EMTs as a field training officer or as a preceptor enhancing their patient care standards and capabilities
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Trauma Technician
Long Beach Memorial
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared trauma room for incoming patients meeting traumatic injury criteria
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in set up of chest tubes and other various medical procedures under the supervision and direction of doctors and trauma surgeons
- Acquired vital signs and applied splints and various wound dressings
Emergency Department Technician
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and acquiring patient info including chief complaint.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Dressed wounds and applied splints
- Became a preceptor to newly hired EDT's
S.E.T (Special Events Team) EMT
McCormick Ambulance
02.2020 - 04.2024
- Medical Authority at the Forum and Sofi Stadium for various events including concerts, professional sports games, tv shows etc
- Trained and became proficient in LA County Paramedic protocols to appropriately assess patients and determine additional needs including requests for Advanced Life Support
- Assessed and treated patients injuries and medical concerns within scope of practice
- Transported and delivered patients to local hospitals or facilitated transport of patient through an additional ambulance crew
Emergency Medical Technician
McCormick Ambulance
03.2018 - 03.2024
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Trained to eventually become a R.E.D ( Rapid Emergency Deployment Specialist) RED team members are called upon to respond to isolated and wide-scale disasters.
- Contracted with Homeland Security at LAX during 2020 to provide screening for COVID
Field Training Officer
McCormick Ambulance
05.2019 - 06.2023
- As a Field Training Officer I trained and guided multiple Emergency Medical Technicians to become proficient and apply classroom skills in a real life setting on various 911 emergency calls
- Determined proficiency for these trainees to be deemed fit for duty
- Supervised their actions and assisted in their learning and application of various medical treatments within scope of practice
Education
High School Diploma -
Palos Verdes Peninsula
Rancho Palos Verdes, CAEMR And Intro To Pharmacy Technician
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Torrance, CA03.2017
Skills
Basic Life Support
Customer Service
Team Management
Leadership
Timeline
Emergency Trauma Technician
Long Beach Memorial
10.2022 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
S.E.T (Special Events Team) EMT
McCormick Ambulance
02.2020 - 04.2024
Field Training Officer
McCormick Ambulance
05.2019 - 06.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
McCormick Ambulance
03.2018 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Palos Verdes Peninsula
EMR And Intro To Pharmacy Technician
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
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