EMT-Basic
Fulton County Emergency Medical Association
Canton
03.2015 - 12.2015
- I assisted the paramedic in any basic life saving measures.
- I did so in a confidential manner to the patient.
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions.
- Administered basic life support and first aid as needed.
- Operated medical equipment such as automated external defibrillators.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families during emergencies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of ambulance supplies and equipment.
- Participated in ongoing training to improve emergency response skills.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
- Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.