Michael Gizycki

Experience

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  Bayshore Ambulance

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Manager

  Mitigated regulatory risks by ensuring implementation met goals and compliance met county protocol.•Implemented a continuous quality improvement (CQI) program to reduce staff turnover, drive productivity and improve retention/morale.•Initiated weekly staff, county department and fire chief meetings to share ideas, improvements and recommendations to optimize efficiency and quality.

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  RURAL METRO AMBULANCE

  May 2013 - now

  EMT

  Leveraged advances in medicine, treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options to drive patient care performance.•Mitigated life threatening activity, accurately providing life support services during medical emergencies on-scene and en route to the hospital.•Enhanced client rapport, initiating care plans based on patient assessments.•Decreased potential hazards, maintaining updated knowledge with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures.•Interacted with patients, families, hospital staff and the general public to provide updates and share best practices.•Drove advanced life-support best practices, accurately operating EKGs, external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators.•Ensured 100% emergency services preparedness, maintaining vehicles and medical/communication equipment while replenishing first-aid equipment and supplies.•Optimized customer health and survival ratings, accurately administering drugs and performing IV protocol under physician direction.•Partnered with emergency medical team members and police/fire departments to maximize resolution time. Show less

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  Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Hospital Services Assistant II

  Provided effective direct patient monitoring and care for up to 24 patients to improve livelihood and enhance satisfaction ratings.•Supported leadership during patient care planning by collecting lab specimens for analysis.•Aided physicians by preparing patients for surgical operations.•Partnered with floor nurses, nursing managers, lab manager and lab technicians to share best practices that optimize productivity.

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  San José Fire Department

  Sept 2021 - now

  Firefighter