James Pearson
Brackenridge
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Emergency Medical Technician with extensive experience at Allegheny Health Network, excelling in critical care transport and emergency response. Proficient in advanced cardiac life support and vital signs monitoring, while demonstrating exceptional communication and teamwork skills. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Transport
Allegheny Health Network
06.2019 - Current
- Respond to emergencies and critical situations to provide prompt and appropriate care.
- Provided safe transport for AHN Critical Care Team.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide care to critically ill patients.
- Ensure the ambulance was ready for daily duties.
- Ensure the staff is trained appropriately to drive the ambulance.
Emergency Medical Technician
Lower Kiski EMS
09.2025 - Current
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
Emergency Medical Technician
New Kensington EMS
04.2017 - 03.2022
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Emergency Medical Technician
Saxonburg EMS
03.2014 - 06.2019
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Motorcycle Mechanic
Three Rivers Harley-davidson
02.2023 - Current
- Dismantled and rebuilt engines to diagnose and repair problems.
- Repaired or modified motorcycle frame, enhancing durability, and structural integrity.
- Operated diagnostic equipment to better educate customers on problems with their vehicles.
- Performed brake repairs and servicing for effective and safe braking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kiski Area High School (Homeschooled)
VandergriftAssociate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu Pittsburgh Culinary Institute
Pittsburgh, PAEMT Bachelors - EMT
CCAC
Monroeville, PASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Resuscitation
- Accident response
- Emergency medical technician
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Emergency response
- Evaluations
Certification
- BLS CPR
- Pennsylvania EMT-B
- PHTLS
- CPR Instructor
- EVOC Instructor
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Lower Kiski EMS
09.2025 - Current
Motorcycle Mechanic
Three Rivers Harley-davidson
02.2023 - Current
Critical Care Transport
Allegheny Health Network
06.2019 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
New Kensington EMS
04.2017 - 03.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Saxonburg EMS
03.2014 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Kiski Area High School (Homeschooled)
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu Pittsburgh Culinary Institute
EMT Bachelors - EMT
CCAC