Joshua Guenther
Quail Valley,CA
Summary
Certified, Transport paramedic with educational background adept in learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled EMS professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations, to develop advanced life support treatment modality. 2 years experience as EMT advanced life support working with a Paramedic. Background of 8 years in heavy equipment field construction with vast knowledge in job planning, decision making, and execution to meet and exceed job standards. 2 years of emergency water damage services accumulating knowledge of structural integrity of homes and businesses and skills acquired to use hand tools to remove and replace damaged structures. All job experience required critical thinking, problem solving, strategic planning with co-workers, and high performance execution. Hardworking and passionate job seeker, with a constant drive to accumulate more knowledge in the field of emergency medicine, fire services and EMS to expand level of care and broaden scope of work.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
AMR- Riverside
03.2025 - Current
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Observe, acknowledge, and gather critical information to develop a plan to preform all tasks in benefit of overall patient care
- Driven towards continued education to maintain a high level of performance through both knowledge and skill
Emergency Medical Technician
AMR- Riverside
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Increased team efficiency by collaborating with paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency personnel to provide seamless emergency care to patients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing mentorship and support to new EMTs entering the field.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Pavement Recycling Systems
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Class-A drivers license obtained through operating engineers driving school, resulting in safely operating semi truck with low-bed trailer to transport heavy equipment to and from jobsites
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
Water Restoration Technician
KG Restoration
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Boosted customer confidence through excellent communication skills, keeping them informed about project timelines and expected outcomes throughout the entire process.
- Enhanced team performance through regular training on industry best practices for water damage mitigation and restoration.
- Reduced property loss by promptly responding to emergency calls and quickly assessing the extent of water damage.
- Consistently met or exceeded company revenue targets through diligent attention to detail in every phase of the restoration process.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Assured distraught customers in need of emergency services for flood, fire or mold damages that within our professional experience and knowledge, their home or business would be handled with delicate care and restored to be at or better than its original status.
- Preformed thorough inspections through all structures of buildings and homes including floors, walls, vanities, bathtubs, toilets, cabinet's, sinks, home appliances, ceilings, attics,framing, and roofs.
- Removal of affected and unsalvageable structures including flooring, baseboards, drywall, doors, finish trim, home appliances, cabinet's, countertops, mirrors with use of a multitude of hand tools. Move and stage salvageable pieces and structures of homes and businesses.
Ground Laborer
T & D Services
02.2012 - 09.2018
- Enhanced site safety with regular equipment checks and maintenance tasks.
- Improved project efficiency by organizing and distributing construction materials as needed.
- Contributed to efficient material handling by loading and unloading trucks upon arrival at job sites.
- Completed projects on time through effective prioritization and task management.
- Multitude of different assigned duties on Horizontal Directional Drilling operations.
- Knowledge in hoisting and lifting heavy supplies and equipment with straps, cables, shackles, hooks, and pulleys with lifting by use with cranes, excavators, forklifts and backhoes.
- Mechanical knowledge of equipment on job including replacement of broken or malfunctioning pieces and parts.
- Knowledge to access nearest fire hydrants and lay hose to supply necessary equipment on job with continuous water supply.
- Some training in welding and cutting.
- Worked alongside more knowledgeable professionals to overcome job halting problems, to help grow an understanding of how to handle and overcome these problems in stressful situations.
- Maintained required OSHA training and certificates to preform jobsites tasks, handle hazardous materials and preform in hazardous environments with adequate knowledge and skill to maintain safe operations.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Education
Paramedic Certificate - Paramedic
NCTI- Riverside
Riverside, CA02-2025
EMT Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
West Coast EMT
Riverside, CA10-2022
High School Diploma -
Paloma Valley High School
Menifee06-2011
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Equipment maintenance
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Advanced life support care
- Organizational effectiveness
- Emotional support
- Medical procedure prioritization
- Documentation
- EMS Systems
- Field construction knowledge
- Home and business structural knowledge
- Mechanical knowledge
- 10 years of accumulated working skills
Timeline
Paramedic
AMR- Riverside
03.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
AMR- Riverside
01.2023 - 03.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Pavement Recycling Systems
09.2020 - 09.2022
Water Restoration Technician
KG Restoration
08.2018 - 09.2020
Ground Laborer
T & D Services
02.2012 - 09.2018
Paramedic Certificate - Paramedic
NCTI- Riverside
EMT Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
West Coast EMT
High School Diploma -
Paloma Valley High School
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