John Baker
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly skilled paramedic and medical instructor with over 14 years of experience in civilian and SOF medical environments. Proven ability to deliver advanced medical care in high-risk, resource-limited settings, including support to Army and Navy SOF missions. Specialized in critical care transport, tactical medicine, and prolonged casualty care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Contractor / High Threat Medic / Consultant
Dynamic Medicine
CONUS / OCONUS
01.2025 - Current
- Provided advanced trauma care and in high-threat environments while supporting U.S. and allied operations.
- Conducted security risk assessments and implemented protective strategies for mobile and fixed-site operations in unstable regions.
- Trained and advised teams in tactical medicine, CASEVAC procedures, and Prolonged Casualty Care to enhance operational readiness.
Fixed / Mobile Paramedic
Garda World Federal Services
Haiti
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided armed security and point-of-injury medical coverage for mobile operations supporting UN missions.
- Led a seven-person medical team, managing medication and equipment inventory, and ensuring team training and readiness.
- Delivered medical coverage at entry control points and guard towers as a static medic.
Tactical Medicine Instructor
Naval Special Warfare Tactical Medic Program
NSWATC DET STENNIS
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Prolonged Casualty Care Instructor providing comprehensive didactic and hands-on training for austere environments.
- Designed and validated a three-week Medic re-certification program incorporating hospital rotations and live tissue training.
- Ensured compliance with National Registry and AHA re-certification requirements.
Instructor
Velocity Training USAF Pararescue Medic Program
JBSA Lackland Chapman Training Annex
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Developed curriculum on Advanced Airway Management, Mechanical Ventilation, and Critical Care Fundamentals.
- Instructed 80 USAF Pararescue Paramedic students for National Registry Paramedic Certification, achieving a 98% pass rate.
- Live tissue instructor, providing in-depth instruction on advanced hemorrhage control, airway management, and invasive procedures.
- Created and implemented a 72hr Full Mission Profile scenario focusing on low-light medical care, improvised transport, and critical decision-making.
Rescue Specialist / CASEVAC Medic
CHS / Caliburn
US CENTCOM
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Served as a Rescue Specialist responsible for survivor recovery in overland and maritime environments.
- Provided organic medical and rescue coverage for Naval Special Warfare Teams.
- Managed triage, assessment, and patient care during rotary wing evacuation.
- Developed Hoist Operator curriculum to enhance team effectiveness and implemented a Walking Blood Bank SOP, increasing battlefield survivability for casualties.
Aviation Medic / Aircraft Loadmaster
Berry Aviation
North West Africa
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Triaged and stabilized critically ill and injured patients in austere environments, providing direct medical support to US Special Operations Forces.
- Provided en route care to multiple patients and collaborated with Military Ground Surgical Teams to enhance interoperability during mission planning and training exercises
- Oversaw parachute packing and cargo rigging, ensuring precise aerial delivery to ground parties during day and nighttime operations.
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Air Methods Corp
California / New Mexico
01.2011 - 02.2020
- Managed care for critically ill and injured patients throughout the flight, ensuring safe transport to a definitive care facility.
- Operated transport ventilators, cardiac monitors, and IV medications while working as part of a team in high-stress, confined conditions.
- Provided visual guidance, navigation, and radio communications support to the pilot while developing protocols to enhance safety and reduce risks.
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer / Crew Chief
US Navy
NAS North Island
04.2007 - 01.2011
- Served as primary Rescue Swimmer responsible for locating, assessment and recovery of survivors both in water and overland.
- Responsible for cabin preparation and hoist operations in challenging conditions utilizing night vision goggles (NVGs)
- Utilized crew resource management (CRM) in stressful and high risk situations.
- Assisted pilots in target identification and prosecution utilizing forward looking infrared (FLIR).
- Preformed medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) duties consisting of in- flight stabilization & treatment of patients while partnered with a Naval Flight Surgeon.
- Trained and mentored 13 junior crewman in hoisting procedures, weapons employment & anti submarine warfare tactics.
- Helicopter Door Gunner ( M240D & GAU 16 )
Skills
- High-pressure decision making
- Patient management
- Risk mitigation
- Search and rescue
- Safety procedures
- Problem solver
Certification
- Certified Flight Paramedic ( 8/29 )
- Certified Wilderness Paramedic ( 1/30 )
- NREMT Paramedic ( 3/27 )
- ACLS Provider ( 3/28 )
- PALS Provider ( 3/28 )
- BLS Provider ( 3/28 )
- TCCC Provider ( 12/27 )
- PHTLS Instructor ( 3/26 )
- TWIC card
- US Passport
- Priority 1 Air Rescue HUET
- Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational (LARR0 )
- US DOD Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Independent Contractor / High Threat Medic / Consultant
Dynamic Medicine
01.2025 - Current
Fixed / Mobile Paramedic
Garda World Federal Services
05.2024 - 12.2024
Tactical Medicine Instructor
Naval Special Warfare Tactical Medic Program
10.2022 - 05.2024
Instructor
Velocity Training USAF Pararescue Medic Program
07.2021 - 10.2022
Rescue Specialist / CASEVAC Medic
CHS / Caliburn
01.2021 - 07.2021
Aviation Medic / Aircraft Loadmaster
Berry Aviation
03.2020 - 01.2021
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Air Methods Corp
01.2011 - 02.2020
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer / Crew Chief
US Navy
04.2007 - 01.2011