• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
• Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
• Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
• CPR
• Medical assessment
• Trauma assessment
• Oxygen administration 

• Drive specialty care transport unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
• Obtains complete billing information for all clients transported.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with patient contacts. Is familiar with and practices the Infection Control policies and procedures of Patriot Ambulance, Inc.
•  When necessary and appropriate, acts as a team leader in dealing with emergency and non-emergency situations, directing and supervising other members of the emergency medical care team.

• Transfer Patients from Hospital, Dialysis and Doctors Appointments. 
• Acts at all times with his/her personal safety in mind, as well as the safety of his/her partner, the patient, other EMS personnel, bystanders, and any other public safety personnel present.
• Accompanies BLS patients to their destination, continuing to provide appropriate care and patient advocacy until the responsibility for the patient has been transferred to an appropriate medical professional and a report has been given.
•  Completes all appropriate documentation and record keeping for every assignment.

• Demonstrates and ensures knowledge, understanding and compliance of Patriot Ambulance policies and procedures.
• Ensures that the vehicle and equipment is ready for use at the beginning of the shift and after every call. This includes: appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of the interior and exterior of the vehicle; appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of equipment; inspecting; restocking, and completing daily checklists of the vehicle and equipment; and performing routine maintenance.
• Performs daily inspections of their base and/or station for cleanliness. Then performs the appropriate housekeeping duties to ensure their living quarters are clean, free from clutter and sanitary at all times.
• Responds to emergencies and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution in accordance with Ohio law, EMS regulations, Company policy, and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation. As per Prestige Ambulance policy always wears their seat belt when in a Company vehicle.
• Renders emergency and non-emergency medical care in accordance with the rules, regulations, protocols, policies, and procedures of Patriot Ambulance, Inc., the State of Massachusetts, DPH/OEMS, and the Regional Office of OEMS, consistent with good judgment and the provision of high quality medical care. Appropriately and safely delivers the patient to the nearest most appropriate medical facility.
• Works with ALS personnel in a professional manner and works at their skill level in accordance to the Ohio Ems and company policies. Maintain good relations between our own ALS services, as well as outside services.
• Acts at all times in the best interests of high quality patient care, in the best interest of the patient, and in such a manner to reflect credibly on Prestige Ambulance, Inc. and the professional reputation of the EMT.

• Respond with emergency medical services and provide patient care as directed or determined necessary
• Provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and transport patient to appropriate medical facility
• Establish IV access, provide wound care, and transport patients
• Perform EKG and vital statistics/telemetry monitoring

• Insert needles for blood draws.
• Prepare surgical room for surgery.
• Autoclave instruments and use sterile techniques.
• Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, record vital statistics and EKGs.

• Perform basic life saving measures life saving measures by responding to calls quickly and efficiently. 
• Assess patient health through verbal and non verbal exams 
• Monitor patient’s health for any changes and revise plan for interventions if necessary 
• interpret patient history and provide appropriate interventions 
• Communicate with other necessary medical professionals 

• Perform splinting
• Performs first aid and CPR 
• Efficiently and effectively read and recorded vital signs
• Responsible for ABC or embo on respiratory patient
• Responsible for reporting on the condition of patients to the supervisor 
• Inserted / removed IV’s and Foley’s, preformed EKG’s, inserted NG tubes, Suctioned PTs, Splinted pts, and preformed acute wound care

• Extensive knowledge and use of medical equipment, technologies and techniques.
• Use and Maintain heavy equipment
• Exceptional patient and team communications
• Preparation of detailed reports and documentation
• Maintains ongoing professional developement

• Progressed from EMT-B to EMT-I and to Assistant Director position.
• Maintained employee files ensuring appropriate certifications.
• Trained new employees as an FTO.
• Track expenses and create annual budget to be approved by the city council.
• Responded to emergency calls in the surrounding area in a quick, safe manner as lead medic.
• Coordinated with multiple agencies to establish response procedures and mutual aide agreements.
• Deployed with the disaster team to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.