Chris Blinzinger CEM

Experience

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  Intermountain Healthcare

  Mar 2007 - Jun 2010

  Emergency Room Technician

  Patient Care:Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients, including transport.Provides excellent customer service when responding to patient/family requests. Reports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner. Reports change in the patient condition quickly, and secure qualified assistance as needed.When working on a clinical unit, may be required to take medications from the delivery system to the RN.Critical CarePrioritizes and delivers patient care as delegated by the RN or other members of the interdisciplinary team. This may include (but is not limited to) collecting patient data, vital signs, oxygen therapy, and cardiac monitoring.Performs in critical care situations as directed by RN or MD.Assist with emergency resuscitation, set-up and assistance with line insertion, and retrieval of supplies and equipment.Recognizes and completes unit and patient care needs with minimal direct supervision.Collaborates and consults with RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team for best patient care.Demonstrate effective teamwork, prioritization, communication, and organization.Performs non-nursing duties as delegated, i.e.: cleaning, stocking, answering phones, clerical support, providing directions, etc. Show less

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  Provo City

  Sept 2010 - now

  Emergency Management Coordinator

  Analyzes, develops, and coordinates a comprehensive and City-wide emergency preparedness and response program; identifies areas of need and develops viable solutions by taking into account both private sector and City resources and capabilities; develops a multi-agency approach and coordination of planning, training, and provision of emergency services; ensures that emergency response plan includes initial first response assignments and long term plans to provide basic emergency relief and post-disaster support; ensures successful development and implementation of emergency management plans by influencing City departments and employees and aligning the roles and responsibilities of the various departments with the overall emergency response objective; identifies, develops, and oversees types of training needed for City employees; coordinates area-wide evacuation plans with fire, police, and other agencies; may respond to emergencies as an observer and communications coordinator.Establishes emergency response network and maintains liaisons with City departments, governmental agencies, and various private groups such as FEMA, Utah Department of Emergency Services, Utah Transit Authority, Red Cross, and so forth; coordinates periodic drills of emergency plans including mock disasters, systems failures, toxic chemical releases, evacuations, communication interruptions, activation of the City's emergency operations center, and use of the emergency broadcast system; prepares various reports and makes public presentations on the City's preparations and readiness; keeps current on disaster management and recovery methods. Show less