JOSHUA CRUSAN
EMT-B
Harrison City,PA
Summary
Energetic Emergency Medical Technician Basic responds to dispatch instructions and drives emergency vehicle to specified locations to administer life support in pre-hospital settings. Assesses nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Self-motivated in providing highest quality care with desire to learn and succeed. Commended individual highly knowledgeable of medical terminology and emergency medical codes. Proven record of providing prompt responses to medical emergencies. Offers technical skills to accurately complete documentation and paperwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Ambulance And Chair INC.
Washington, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments under supervision of paramedics, effectively managing various medical conditions.
- Participated in community programs to maintain company image and establish strong community relations.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Documented accurate patient care reports, maintaining comprehensive records for future reference by healthcare professionals.
- Operated emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic regulations while prioritizing well-being of patients during transport.
- Considered patient status and insurance preferred facilities when determining transportation destinations.
- Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Ambulance And Chair INC.
Washington, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Kept up-to-date on local geography, landmarks, and roadways to provide accurate directions to responding units in realtime.
- Developed and delivered emergency response plans to improve attendance timeframes.
- Maintained accurate records of dispatched calls for quality assurance and future reference.
- Improved emergency response times by efficiently prioritizing and dispatching medical resources to incidents.
- Maintained a calm professional manner in the event of multiple 911 incidents, along with answering multiple phone calls to arrange non-emergency patient transport at the same time.
Emergency Medical Technician
Mutual Aid EMS INC.
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Administered treatments in emergency and non-emergency situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing mentorship and support to new EMTs entering the field.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Enhanced equipment readiness by rigorously inspecting, maintaining, and restocking ambulance supplies and tools as needed.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Upheld high-quality service standards by consistently meeting or exceeding performance evaluation benchmarks set forth by management.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
Telecommunications Specialist
Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
- Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
- Used specialized software to track and maintain case incident numbers and logs.
- Ensured timely assistance to callers in crisis by adhering to strict response time guidelines.
- Operated emergency response systems to update and retrieve up-to-date information for first responders.
- Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from medical dispatch.
- Streamlined communication between first responders and dispatch center through accurate documentation and clear instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
PA Cyber Charter School
Midland, PA 08.2017 - 05.2019
Skills
Prehospital Care
Decision-Making
Indirect Patient Care
Certified in CPR/AED
Medical Recordkeeping
Professional Demeanor
Problem-solving abilities
Active Listening
Vital signs monitoring
Dispatcher Communication
Multitasking
Certification
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Ambulance And Chair INC.
09.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Ambulance And Chair INC.
09.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Mutual Aid EMS INC.
11.2020 - 09.2023
Telecommunications Specialist
Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services
03.2018 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
PA Cyber Charter School
08.2017 - 05.2019