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Time Business News
09-08-2025
- General
- Time Business News
Building the Perfect EMT Resume in 2025
Building the Perfect EMT Resume for Today's Job Market Working as an EMT means you have to be ready for anything. You might spend one call helping an injured hiker and the next transporting a heart attack patient to the hospital. The pace is fast, the stakes are high, and employers want to know you can handle it. Your resume is the first proof they see, so it needs to be clear, professional, and tailored to the job you want. This guide will walk you through how to put together a resume that highlights your skills, gets through Applicant Tracking Systems, and makes hiring managers want to call you in for an interview. Start Strong with a Summary The first thing an employer reads is your top section, so make it count. Your summary should be short but powerful. Mention your EMT certification level, years of experience, and the type of role you're looking for. Example: 'Certified EMT with three years of hands-on experience in both rural and urban emergency settings. Skilled in patient assessment, rapid response, and safe transport. Dedicated to delivering high-quality care under pressure.' A strong summary sets the tone and tells the reader exactly why you're a good fit. Know the Job Before You Apply Every EMT position is a little different. Some focus more on long-distance patient transfers, while others are purely 911 emergency response. Before you start writing your resume, read the job posting carefully. Look for keywords and skills the employer repeats. It also helps to review an EMT job descriptions for resumes so you can match your skills and experience to what hiring managers are actually looking for. List Certifications Clearly One of the first things a hiring manager will scan for is your credentials. List your EMT level (Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic) right away, along with other certifications like: CPR and AED Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Include the issuing organization and the year of completion or renewal. Show Your Work with Numbers Whenever you can, add numbers to your experience. This makes your work more tangible and shows the scale of what you've done. Instead of saying, 'Responded to emergencies,' you could write: 'Responded to an average of 10–15 emergency calls per shift, ensuring patient transport within local response time standards.' 'Reduced on-scene patient stabilization time by 12% through improved triage techniques.' Numbers help employers see the impact of your work. Highlight the Right Skills Your skills section should be a mix of technical abilities and soft skills. Technical skills might include: Patient assessment Wound dressing and bleeding control Emergency driving Oxygen administration IV line insertion Soft skills might include: Communication Problem-solving Team collaboration Empathy and patient care Keep It ATS-Friendly Most employers use Applicant Tracking Systems to scan resumes before a human sees them. To make sure yours passes the filter: Use standard section headings like 'Work Experience' and 'Education' Avoid complex formatting or graphics Naturally include keywords from the job posting If you want to skip the formatting headaches, you can create a professional, ATS-friendly document in minutes with the AI Resume Builder for EMT Professionals. Formatting That Works Keep your resume clean and easy to read. Use bullet points, short sentences, and plenty of white space. Aim for one page if you have less than 10 years of experience, and two pages if you have more. Mistakes to Avoid Even experienced EMTs sometimes make resume mistakes. Here are a few to watch out for: Forgetting to list all current certifications Using the same resume for every job Writing long paragraphs that are hard to scan Leaving in typos or grammar errors Continue your EMT Professional Career A strong EMT resume is more than just a list of duties. It shows employers that you are trained, reliable, and able to deliver high-quality care when it matters most. By starting with a clear summary, tailoring your content to each job, and making your achievements measurable, you'll stand out from the crowd. The time you put into perfecting your resume now could be what helps you land your next opportunity. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Slow-traffic blow to critical care: Hospitals in Kolkata take guard
1 2 Kolkata: Several city private hospitals have initiated measures to ensure that critical patients can reach on time during this rainy spell. Often unavailability of transport and traffic snarls result in delayed arrival of the patient at the hospital. This may turn out to be fatal. The hospitals have deployed ambulances at strategic locations across the city. They have roped in more clinical staff at emergencies for a longer duration. Online or telephonic advice for patients, who suffered a heart attack, brain stroke, or severe injuries, are also being offered. Doctors claimed that often heart attack or brain stroke patients fail to reach the hospital within the 'golden hour' (within an hour of the attack), which turns out to be decisive. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Charnock Hospital has launched a dedicated ambulance service between the VIP Road and Chinar Park crossings. A special patient pick-up point has been set up at VIP crossing to ensure swift transfers to the emergency department. The ambulances are equipped with advanced life support. "In critical cases, every minute matters," said Prashant Sharma, managing director, Charnock Hospital. Due to incessant rain and increased traffic congestion over the last week, many patients complained of either facing an acute shortage of ambulances or getting stranded in traffic for extended hours, said BP Poddar Hospital group advisor, Supriyo Chakrabarty. "We instructed all our ambulances to remain active round-the-clock. Additionally, we tied up with external providers to deploy two more Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances to ensure a faster response during emergencies. Since these are equipped with life-saving equipment along with an emergency medical team, treatment starts immediately," said Chakrabarty. A few days ago, BP Poddar Hospital received a call from a patient's relative who was on the way to the hospital with a suspected cardiac arrest. "They were coming from Kolaghat but got stranded near Dhulagarh due to congestion. We immediately mobilised our ACLS ambulance, which got the patient on board near Santragachi. The patient later underwent primary angioplasty around 2 am at our hospital," said Chakrabarty. Manipal Hospitals deployed a fleet of over 30 fully-equipped ambulances across the city, each staffed with trained emergency technicians and doctors, said Ayanabh Debgupta, regional COO – Manipal Hospitals (East). At Narayana Hospital, Howrah, a round-the-clock ALS ambulance service was arranged with consultant and paramedic support for the smooth transition of emergency patients. "The ambulances are equipped to handle cardiac, neuro, and other emergencies. We also have a special Acute Care Unit in the emergency department to deal with critical cases," said Tapani Ghosh, facility director, Narayana Hospital, Howrah.
Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Handling critical patients & fatalities, response coordination: Delhi hospitals hold mock drills under Op Abhyaas
It was a hectic afternoon at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital's (RML) Emergency Department on Wednesday. Alongside patient care, a mock drill on bomb blast casualty management was conducted as a part of the Operation Abhyaas. What to do when an attack happens? How to respond quickly to such a situation? These questions were answered during the simulation exercises, which also covered life-saving measures. Several private and government hospitals in the city took part in similar mock drills. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) earlier this week had directed all states and union territories to hold mock drills on Wednesday under Operation Abhyaas amid India-Pakistan tensions. The exercises were conducted to check preparedness, response coordination, triage (preliminary assessment) efficiency, and critical care capabilities in the event of a mass casualty incident. At RML Hospital, the drill started at 4 pm from the main entrance of the Emergency Department, where dummy patients were taken out from ambulances and carried on stretchers in the yellow zone for training of doctors, nurses, and paramedics. Around 25 patients were carried every five minutes, and they were given immediate care with first aid. Some of them were also taken to the resuscitation room. The doctors and staff were also given training on how they will be taken to the yellow zone, where patients will be given first aid and measures. Medical superintendent Dr Ajay Shukla said, 'The simulation involved detailed clinical scenarios of blast injuries, including traumatic amputations, penetrating abdominal wounds, blast lung, skull fractures, severe burns, and multi-system trauma.' 'Each victim was assigned a unique profile, requiring multidisciplinary intervention involving departments such as Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Radiology, and Forensic Medicine,' added Dr Shukla. The dummy patients, in case of a cardiac arrest or a crucial life-saving measure, were taken to the recovery room, where a quick resuscitation was done on the patients. Staff were also trained to intubate (inserting a tube through the mouth or nose) on dummy patients if the patient requires life-saving measures. Dr Shukla said feedback will be taken from different faculty members on how management of patients in a mass casualty situation can be done better. 'We have almost 2,000 doctors and more than 2,000 nurses, and we put our resources in the best way in case of any emergency and disaster,' he said. The hospital's Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) ambulance services were activated for field triage and transport. Real-time management with imaging, monitoring, and surgical stabilisation was performed as per the individual case vignettes. Following the drill, a structured debriefing session was held between 5 and 6 pm. It was attended by faculty, residents, and key emergency response stakeholders. Detailed case sheets and management protocols were submitted to the Head of Emergency Medicine for audit and review. The simulation was designed not only to assess readiness but also to identify gaps. A comprehensive report incorporating 'Root Cause Analysis' (RCA) and 'Corrective and Preventive Actions' (CAPA) is under preparation and will be submitted to institutional authorities for further action, said officials. At the Delhi government's Lok Nayak Hospital, training was also provided in case of a fatality. The hospital conducted the drill on eight dummy patients. A mock emergency scenario was created simulating a blast site at Wazirabad water treatment plant, where two patients were brought to the hospital and six from the civic centre. A similar mock drill was also conducted at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, simulating an air strike that resulted in building collapse and multiple casualties. Emergency services, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Delhi Police, Fire Brigade, Fire Department, Forensic teams, Central Accident and Trauma Services (CATS), Civil Defence, and other relevant authorities, promptly arrived at the site. Deepak Narang, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh, said the Fire Department initiated immediate rescue operations, followed by firefighting efforts and a coordinated evacuation process. Approximately 10 injured patients were quickly stabilised and transferred to Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, with the assistance of Red Health and CATS ambulances. To ensure timely medical intervention, the Traffic Police facilitated a green corridor between the two hospitals. The mock drills were also conducted at Babu Jagjivan Ram Hospital in Jahangirpuri, Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research in Mehrauli, Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) Hospital in Hari Nagar, Apollo Hospital, Charak Palika Hospital, Government Hospital in Burari, and ESIC Hospital.
