TARAS P. DEMCHUK
Newmarket,ON
Summary
Paramedic Level II with Toronto Paramedic Services, specializing in patient assessment and IV access. Demonstrated expertise in crisis management and teamwork, providing exceptional emergency medical care. Recognized for effective communication and medication administration, leading to improved patient outcomes in high-pressure situations. Committed to maintaining safety and excellence in all medical responses.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Level II
TORONTO PARAMEDIC SERVICES
Toronto, Canada
06.1997 - Current
- Delivered emergency medical response and patient care, including CPR and oxygen therapy.
- Ensured safe transport of vulnerable newborns, children, and teenagers for ACTS.
- Supported ACTS clinicians with bedside care during patient transport.
- Active Member of ACTS Quality and Safety Committee
- Responded to subway emergencies during rush hours for Toronto Transit Commission.
- Collaborated with police as a solo paramedic for marine emergencies.
- Provided medical assistance via bicycle at major city events such as Pride and CNE.
- Contributed emergency medical support at 36th G8 Summit in Muskoka.
- Administered medications and established intravenous access for fluid therapy.
Lifeguard
City of Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
06.1990 - 06.1997
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool to keep clean.
Education
Paramedic Program Certificate -
Humber College
02.1997
Basic Trauma Life Support Certificate -
Metro D.A.S.
01.1997
New York State Emergency Medical Technician - Defibrillation Certificate -
01.1997
Medical Terminology -
Mohawk College
01.1996
Firefighting Essentials -
Niagara College
01.1996
Ambulance and Emergency Care Program -
Niagara College
01.1996
Chemical Engineering Technology - Environmental -
Sheridan College
01.1995
O.S.S.D. -
Westdale Secondary School
01.1991
Skills
Patient assessment and IV access
- Reliability and adaptability
- Medication administration and quality assurance
- Collaborative teamwork and crisis management
- Effective communication and technical documentation
Certification
- Level Two Certified Paramedic, Toronto E.M.S.
- Former Field Training Officer Level One Paramedic, Toronto E.M.S.
- Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant Certificate, Ministry of Health
- Symptom Relief & S.A.E.D. Certification, Sunnybrook Base Hospital
- Former Certified Instructor - BCLS, First Aid, Lifesaving and Water Safety
- Restricted Radiotelephone Operator, Ministry of Health
- Class F Driver's License
- Tourism Professional Training Program, Ministry of Tourism & Rec.
Associations
- Toronto Paramedic Association
- Ontario Paramedic Association
- Paramedic Association of Canada
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Ukrainian
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paramedic Level II
TORONTO PARAMEDIC SERVICES
06.1997 - Current
Lifeguard
City of Hamilton
06.1990 - 06.1997
Paramedic Program Certificate -
Humber College
Basic Trauma Life Support Certificate -
Metro D.A.S.
New York State Emergency Medical Technician - Defibrillation Certificate -
Medical Terminology -
Mohawk College
Firefighting Essentials -
Niagara College
Ambulance and Emergency Care Program -
Niagara College
Chemical Engineering Technology - Environmental -
Sheridan College
O.S.S.D. -
Westdale Secondary School
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