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Jack Knetl

Beecher,IL

Summary

Experienced Paramedic with a strong background in emergency medical services. Recognized for critical thinking and adaptability in high-stress situations. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and enhancing team performance during transport and emergencies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Flight Paramedic

Air Methods
Carlsbad, New Mexico
11.2025 - Current
  • Administered advanced life support interventions in critical situations.
  • Collaborated with medical teams to ensure seamless patient care during transport.
  • Operated and maintained emergency medical equipment on board aircraft.
  • Completed detailed patient assessments to determine appropriate care needs.

Firefighter/Paramedic

City Of Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights, IL
09.2021 - 10.2025
  • Full-time staffed fire department with 60 members.
  • Provided fire suppression, prevention, and education.
  • Operated on a 911 ALS ambulance.

Paramedic

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 01.2024

Working along side teams of Nurses and Doctors providing patient care to pediatric patients in a level 1 trauma center.

Skills include IV access (utilizing a ultrasound when needed), airway management, bleeding control, cardiac monitoring, and assisting Doctors with major procedures (i.e. intubation, chest tubes, thoracotomy, etc)

Responding to code/rapid response pages throughout the entire hospital, including but not limited to PICU, CCU, and OR. Utilizing same skills as previously stated

Part-time Firefighter

Flossmoor Fire Department
Flossmoor, IL
01.2019 - 09.2023

Work on fire and rescue apparatuses and Advanced Life Support Ambulance.

Participate in daily training.

Participate in Public Education.

Paramedic

Cicero Fire Dept
Cicero, IL
02.2021 - 05.2021

Responds to 911 emergencies and provides advanced prehospital life support under high stress situations, including medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and structural fires.

Works along side a team of responders to produce best patient outcome.

Advances skills and knowledge with in house training, continuing education, and equipment management.

Education

Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services

South Suburban College of Cook County
Oak Forrest, IL
05.2020

Emergency Medical Technician Basic - Emergency Medical Services

Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL
12.2018

High School Diploma -

Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Flossmoor, IL
06.2017

Certification

• Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (NREMT-P)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Prehospital Trauma Life Support

Timeline

Flight Paramedic

Air Methods
11.2025 - Current

Firefighter/Paramedic

City Of Chicago Heights
09.2021 - 10.2025

Paramedic

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
06.2021 - 01.2024

Paramedic

Cicero Fire Dept
02.2021 - 05.2021

Part-time Firefighter

Flossmoor Fire Department
01.2019 - 09.2023

Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services

South Suburban College of Cook County

Emergency Medical Technician Basic - Emergency Medical Services

Prairie State College

High School Diploma -

Homewood-Flossmoor High School
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