Christopher Koch
Chicago
Summary
Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations. I'm also a organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Medical Express Ambulance Service
08.2022 - Current
- Respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility
- Functions within the scope of care as defined by state, regional, and local regulatory agencies
- Taking vital signs, documentation for patient care reports (PCR's)
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Reduced response times by effectively coordinating with dispatchers and following established protocols.
- 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.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
National Set Medics
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Reduced response times by effectively coordinating with dispatchers and following established protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Increased team efficiency by collaborating with paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency personnel to provide seamless emergency care to patients.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities while serving as lead EMT during designated shifts or special events requiring additional responsibilities beyond primary duties.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Lifeline Ambulance Service
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Provide treatment, such as first aid or life support care, to sick or injured patients
- Prepare patients for and safely transport them to the emergency department of a hospital or other healthcare facility
- Document and report observations and any treatment provided, to physicians, nurses, or other healthcare staff
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Supported patient recovery process through effective communication with healthcare professionals at receiving facilities regarding treatment plans and further care requirements.
Education
Associate in EMT-II Paramedic, Associate in Applied Science - Paramedicine
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL08.2025
High School Diploma -
William Howard Taft High School
Chicago, ILEmergency Medical Technician
Malcom X College
Chicago, IL06.2020
Skills
- EMT experience
- EKG
- Customer service
- Patient care
- Patient observation
- Patient Stabilization
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Patient Assessments
- CPR and First Aid
- Supply Restocking
- Intravenous Therapy
- Oxygen Therapy
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) August 2020-Present
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) October 2020-Present
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support -CPR Card Holder August 2022-August 2024
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Medical Express Ambulance Service
08.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
National Set Medics
10.2021 - 07.2022
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Lifeline Ambulance Service
04.2021 - 06.2022
Associate in EMT-II Paramedic, Associate in Applied Science - Paramedicine
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
High School Diploma -
William Howard Taft High School
Emergency Medical Technician
Malcom X College
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) August 2020-Present
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) October 2020-Present
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support -CPR Card Holder August 2022-August 2024
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