Ben Hohler
Amherst
Summary
Experienced Emergency Medical Technician skilled in patient assessment and BLS care in high-pressure environments. Demonstrates calmness and decisiveness during emergencies, enhancing patient outcomes and response efficiency. Collaborates effectively with healthcare teams, law enforcement, and fire agencies to provide quality emergency care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response of Western Massachusetts
Springfield
05.2024 - Current
- Responded to 911 medical emergency calls to provide basic life support care for patients while following MA OEMS protocols, including patient assessment, airway management, hemorrhage control, injury stabilization, and CPR
- Operated in high-stress environments, making rapid clinical decisions to enhance patient outcomes
- Assisted paramedics with advanced life support procedures by preparing equipment for IVs, medications, vital signs, and EKGs, ensuring readiness for critical interventions
- Collaborated with firefighters, doctors, nurses, and other clinicians to streamline patient care processes and improve overall service delivery
- Safely operated and maintained an ambulance along with all equipment and medications in complete accordance and compliance with AMR and MA OEMS state protocols
Fitness Floor Assistant
University of Massachusetts Amherst RecWell
Amherst
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Guided patrons in proper exercise techniques and machine usage at UMass recreation center
- Fostered a safe and encouraging environment for patrons by providing exercise spotting during bench press and squats
- Ensured a clean and safe environment for patrons by regularly sanitizing equipment and re-racking weights
General Counselor
Pine Forest Camp
Greeley
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Supervised 9-15 campers aged 12-15, facilitating daily participation in sports and activities to promote engagement and teamwork
- Mentored boys in sports and activities, fostering skills development and confidence
- Reinforced sportsmanship and competitive behavior, enhancing campers' understanding of fair play and teamwork
- Encouraged children to challenge themselves by trying new activities
Eighth Grade Science and Engineering/Design Teacher's Assistant
Needham Public Schools
Needham
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted students in overcoming challenging engineering and science problems
- Collaborated with teachers to assess students' skills for course placement
- Advised students on high school course selections to align with future goals
- Enhanced public speaking skills by teaching lessons to classes of 15-25 students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2026
Skills
- NREMT BLS Certified
- Patient assessment
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response of Western Massachusetts
05.2024 - Current
Fitness Floor Assistant
University of Massachusetts Amherst RecWell
02.2023 - 04.2024
Eighth Grade Science and Engineering/Design Teacher's Assistant
Needham Public Schools
02.2022 - 06.2022
General Counselor
Pine Forest Camp
06.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Massachusetts Amherst