Joseph Cantrell

Currently work as a Paramedic for American Medical Response in San Joaquin County. American Medical Response currently holds the 911 contract as the primary prehospital medical provider in San Joaquin County.

Primary responsibilities and training include;

• Prehospital patient care in accordance with the local protocols and policies
• Utilization of medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care
• Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care
• Communicate with receiving facility for medical direction and to provide critical information
• Act as team leader and take responsibility for scene and unit management as needed
• Drive the ambulance and provide map reading support to minimize call response time
• Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean and stocked for optimal call response
• Document activities with regard to patient care and billing completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call

Worked as a Full Time Paramedic in Santa Clara County for AMR/Rural Metro. AMR/Rural Metro holds the 911 contract for Santa Clara Emergency Medical Services. Completed Paramedic Internship with this company prior to employment.

Primary responsibilities and training include;

• Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements
• Utilization of medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care
• Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care
• Communicate with receiving facility for medical direction and to provide critical information
• Act as team leader and take responsibility for scene and unit management as needed
• Drive the ambulance and provide map reading support to minimize call response time
• Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean and stocked for optimal call response
• Document activities with regard to patient care and billing completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call

Worked full time as an EMT Security Officer at the Western Digital site in San Jose, CA. Primary responsibilities include daily patrols, IDF and riser room checks, Cycop tours, access control, and responding to medical emergencies on site.

Other responsibilities and training include;

• Checking passes and credentials of individuals seeking to enter the property
• Issuing security badges and visitor passes to all guests
• Conducted fire watch patrol and asset protection surveillance for occupied and unoccupied condominium units during construction phase
• Acted as first responder with the ERT team for medical emergencies, including incoming calls and code red situations
• Patrolled buildings, facilities and perimeter areas to prevent damage to property
• Daily Activity Report documentation
• Report writing
• Allied Universal Core Training Program

Time with the company has enabled me to hone my skills as an Emergency Medical Technician as well as familiarize myself with the EMS and hospital system in Alameda and Santa Clara County.

Day to day responsibilities include ambulance check out and restock, hospital discharge medical transportation, critical care transportation, as well as NICU/PICU RN assisted medical transportation.

Skills developed through on job training and patient contact;

• Medical assessment
• Trauma assessment
• Patient documentation
• Transfer of care
• Quality of care
• Communication
• Team Work
• Time management

Primary responsibility involved the observation of patients placed on psychiatric/medical holds for evaluation in the Kaiser Fremont Emergency Room.

Other skills, responsibilities and training include;

• Crisis Prevention Institute Training and First Responder Operations Training
• Patrol of the facility serving as a general security presence and a visible deterrent to crime and rule infractions
• Issued security badges and visitor passes to all guests
• Investigated calls and complaints involving fire, theft, accident and hazard reports
• Continuously monitored security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems

Employment in retail was an absolute vital step in the development of work ethic and overall professionalism.

Skills and responsibilities included;

• Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand
• Computed sales prices, total purchases and processed payments
• Described merchandise and explained operation of merchandise to customers
• Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
• Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store
• Helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs