Nationally registered paramedic and field training officer with 9 years in fire-based EMS, including 5 as lead paramedic on a high-volume medic unit. Helped raise county cardiac arrest survival to discharge from 9% to 14%. Brings advanced airway skills, 12-lead interpretation and preceptor experience.
Experience
Firefighter/Paramedic, Field Training Officer, Maricopa Valley Fire Department (Phoenix, AZ)
Mar 2021 – Present
Lead ALS care on a medic unit running 4,000 calls a year, including cardiac arrest, trauma and pediatric emergencies
Train 12 paramedic interns and new hires a year as FTO, with 100% completing field internship
Championed pit-crew CPR and pre-arrival STEMI transmission, contributing to survival-to-discharge rising from 9% to 14%
Maintain 97% first-pass success on advanced airway placements tracked in county QA
Paramedic, Saguaro Ambulance Services (Tempe, AZ)
Jun 2017 – Feb 2021
Provided ALS 911 care and critical interfacility transports for 3,000+ patients
Reduced scene times for STEMI patients to under 15 minutes with 12-lead acquisition protocols
Emergency Medical Technician, Saguaro Ambulance Services (Tempe, AZ)
May 2015 – May 2017
Provided BLS 911 care while completing a paramedic degree
Education
Associate of Applied Science, Paramedicine, Mesa Community College (Aug 2015 – May 2017)
A strong Paramedic resume shows patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Licenses and certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Patient care
Clinical documentation
EHR systems (Epic, Cerner)
Infection control
Care coordination
Patient education
Regulatory compliance (HIPAA)
Triage
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Quality improvement
Example bullet points
Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score
Led a falls-prevention initiative that reduced unit falls by 40% over 12 months
Trained 14 new nurses on Epic workflows, shortening their orientation by two weeks
Tips from recruiters
Put licences and certifications (RN, BLS, ACLS) with their state or body near the top.
Name the setting and specialty for each role: unit type, patient population and bed count.
Use a clean single-column layout; hospital applicant systems parse them most reliably.
Recommended templates
Vital (ATS-friendly): Clean clinical layout with a credentials block
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Paramedic resume FAQ
What should a Paramedic resume include?
A Paramedic resume should show patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Licenses and certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Paramedic?
Vital, Classic and Modern work well for Paramedic roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Paramedic resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Paramedic put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Paramedic roles are Patient care, Clinical documentation, EHR systems (Epic, Cerner), Infection control, Care coordination and Patient education.
How do I write strong Paramedic resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as patients per shift, readmission rate and patient satisfaction. For example: "Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score."