Eric Mason
Summary
Dynamic Flight Paramedic and accomplished leader with 10 years of experience in fast-paced pre-hospital and clinical environments. Passionate about delivering life-saving care to patients in critical situations, while leveraging evidence-based practices to drive positive outcomes. Skilled in providing advanced life support, assessing illnesses and injuries, and coordinating seamless patient transfers. Recognized for exceptional work ethic and leadership capabilities, earning the Air Force Achievement medal three times and contributing to modernizing patient care in the U.S. Air Force.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Paramedic
Guardian Flight
07.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing advanced life support and critical care during high-pressure flight situations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain up-to-date knowledge on advancements in emergency medicine and aviation safety regulations.
- Provided crucial input during debriefings following missions, identifying areas for improvement or potential risks to future operations.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the organization by contributing suggestions based on real-world experiences in the field.
- Enhanced team efficiency with expert coordination of in-flight medical treatments, equipment usage, and communication.
Paramedic Instructor
Johnson County Ambulance District
01.2023 - Current
- Develop and deliver curriculum for Paramedic and EMT programs, ensuring compliance with national standards and protocols. Increased anatomy and physiology test scores by 15%
- Provide instruction and hands-on training in pre-hospital advanced life support, patient assessment, emergency procedures, and medical interventions.
- American Heart Association and NAEMT Instructor. Provide courses to ambulance district personnel, paramedic students, and partner agencies.
- Mentor and guide students, facilitating their growth and development as future healthcare professionals.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to continuously improve program content, instructional methods, and student outcomes. Established VR training program.
- Ensure adherence to accreditation requirements and maintain program documentation.
Field Training Officer - Paramedic
Johnson County Ambulance District
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Coordinated and conducted various training, such as patient assessment, ventilator, cardiac, trauma, and trained new employees on company operations.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Clinical Coordinator
United States Air Force
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervise and lead clinical team consisting of 15 physicians, nurses and support staff that supported care for over 7k individuals
- Practice as Mid-Level prover in urgent care facility, providing diagnosis and treatment for 1.1k patients annually
- Specialized in providing independent medical care in austere environments both with and without MEDEVAC capabilities
- Train U.S. and partner nation forces in basic and advanced life support care that resulted in training over 400 personnel on advanced medical practices
- Oversaw quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards.
EMS Operations Supervisor- Paramedic
United States Air Force
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Recruited, hired and trained all ambulance staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees
- Performed advanced life support care for injuries or sudden illnesses in remote environments by applying BLS and advanced pre-hospital treatments
- Supervised on-scene patient management, stabilization, and transport for over 500 annual emergencies and directed medical support for 4 international military exercises
- Created and delivered training to Paramedics Air Force wide resulting in advanced cardiology training for over 200 USAF Paramedics
- Directed establishment of EKG transmit capability and coordinated interoperability with 4 agencies, decreasing patient time to cardiac interventions by 55%
Emergency Medical Technician
United States Air Force
12.2015 - 08.2018
- Performed as lead pediatric technician screening 1.2k patients annually and closing over 5k appointments within 24 hours
- Provided patient care supporting 2 providers in primary care clinic contributing to 12k yearly pediatric visits
- Managed vaccine clinic coverage enabling 2 safe deployments with 3.5k vaccines administered and 100% influenza vaccination rate within 4 weeks
- Developed installation Ability to Survive and Operate protocols for chemical, biological, and nuclear military operations resulting training for over 1K personnel
- Led 7 member rescue team for hurricane Harvey Disaster coordinating rescue and providing aid to 44 individuals
EMT-Basic
Iron County Ambulance District
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Administered basic and advanced life support to patients at scene and en route to hospital in remote setting for 1.5k ambulance runs annually
- Completed and submitted field care reports, patient billing and trip tickets and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements
- Participated in community programs to maintain company image and establish strong community relations
ER Technician
Phelps Country Regional Medical Center
11.2011 - 01.2013
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records for 25 bed ER and average of 80 patient visits per shift
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures in areas only level 2 trauma center
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids
Education
Certification - Paramedicine
Pima County Community College
Tucson, AZAssociate of Science - Emergency Management
Everest University - Tampa
Tampa, FLSkills
- Effective leader
- Pre-hospital advanced life support
- Critical and Intensive Care
- Emergency Medical Services
- Pre-hospital Care
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- FP-C - Flight Paramedic Certified
- ACLS Instructor
- BLS Instructor
- PALS Instructor
- PHTLS
- AMLS
- TCCC
Timeline
Flight Paramedic
Guardian Flight
07.2023 - Current
Paramedic Instructor
Johnson County Ambulance District
01.2023 - Current
Field Training Officer - Paramedic
Johnson County Ambulance District
08.2021 - 01.2023
Clinical Coordinator
United States Air Force
06.2020 - 08.2021
EMS Operations Supervisor- Paramedic
United States Air Force
09.2018 - 07.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
United States Air Force
12.2015 - 08.2018
EMT-Basic
Iron County Ambulance District
04.2012 - 04.2015
ER Technician
Phelps Country Regional Medical Center
11.2011 - 01.2013
Certification - Paramedicine
Pima County Community College
Associate of Science - Emergency Management
Everest University - Tampa
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