EMT
American Medical Response, AMR
Palm Springs, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding updates on location, estimated time of arrival, and any special needs of the patient.
- Attended continuing education courses related to EMT skills development.
- Facilitated communication between family members of a patient undergoing treatment.
- Performed basic life support, including CPR and airway management.
- Participated in drills designed to prepare responders for handling large-scale emergencies.
- Assisted in the transport of patients from accident scenes to medical facilities.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies.
- Conducted assessments of trauma victims using advanced assessment techniques.
- Assessed patients' conditions during transport and communicated findings to healthcare staff upon arrival at hospital.
- Responded to 911 calls for assistance with medical emergencies.
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Maintained equipment and supplies necessary for providing medical services in field settings.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers such as paramedics and nurses.
- Operated ambulances safely under both normal and emergency conditions.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Provided emergency care at the scene of an accident or other medical incident.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.