JAYSON RICHTER
Otis, ME *****
******.*******@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of New England, Portland, ME Class of 2018
Master of Science Degree May 2016 — May 2018
Physician Assistant
University of Maine, Orono, ME Class of 2014
Bachelor of Science Degree
Biology Major
University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME Sept 2010 — Aug 2012
Human Biology Major
LICENSURE
Advanced EMT Feb 2015 — Present
State of Maine, Nationally Registered
EMT Basic May 2013 — Feb 2015
State of Maine, Nationally Registered
CERTIFICATIONS
PA – C June 2018 – Dec 2020
NCCPA
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Apr 2017 — Apr 2019
Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME
Eastern Maine Community College, Bangor, ME Sept 2014 — Dec 2014
AEMT — 11 Credit Course
CPR&AED
Southern Maine Community College, Portland, ME Nov 2013
Maine Fire Service Institute
Firefighter 1&2 — 233 Hour Course
Southern Maine Community College, Portland, ME Aug 2013
Maine Fire Service Institute
Hazardous Materials Operations Levels
Southern Maine Community College, Portland, ME June 2011 — Aug 2011
EMT-Basic — 5 Credit Course
University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME June 2010 — Dec 2010
Wilderness Emergency Response – 3 Credit Course
United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC June 2005 — June 2009
Combat Lifesaver
●Trained and qualified to carry medical equipment in order to stabilize combat wounds.
●Provided life saving techniques to personnel during combat operations in Iraq.
●Assisted advanced medical personnel upon arrival to the scene.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Houlton Regional Hospital, Houlton, ME Oct 2019 – Present
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Bluewater Emergency Partners
Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, ME Aug 2018 – Aug 2019
Emergency Medicine Fellow
Trained in emergency procedures and life-saving techniques ranging from laceration repair to rapid sequence intubation using conscious sedation medications.
Qualified and experienced at ordering and interpreting diagnostic imaging and lab work in order to narrow a differential diagnosis as part of the patient care plan.
Educated under a medical model that emphasizes an interprofessional and team-based approach to providing medical care.
Portland Fire Department, Portland, ME Sept 2015 — May 2017
Firefighter/AEMT
●Qualified and experienced working as part of a medical crisis unit to provide care to critically sick and injured citizens of the city of Portland.
●Cross-trained on fire apparatus to provide fire suppression and search and rescue techniques in fires, confined spaces, and other hazardous environments.
Bar Harbor Fire Department, Bar Harbor, ME March 2013 — Sept 2015 Firefighter/AEMT
●Experienced as an Advanced EMT at treating critical trauma, cardiac, and respiratory patients ranging from high-angle search and rescue operations to motor-vehicle accidents.
●Certified in the use of a self-contained breathing apparatus in order to perform exterior and interior fire attack suppression.
●Qualified as an emergency vehicle operator to drive, operate, and employ fire engines, ladder trucks, and ambulances.
●Proficient conducting shift work as a critical member of the fire department.
United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC June 2005 — June 2009
Infantry Squad Leader
●Responsible for security and welfare of over 100 personnel.
●Maintained accountability of over $500,000 of government issued and serialized equipment.
●Spearheaded hundreds of joint coalition and Iraqi force operations, while at the same time maintaining leadership of 12 other Marines and countless Iraqi policemen.
●Assumed control as the Security Force Commander at the District Headquarters and Marine Patrol Base in Rawah, Iraq.
●Experienced working as part of a small team in very diverse settings.
●Able to adapt and react in stressful environments in order to make sound decisions.
RESEARCH
Dahl – Chase Pathology Associates, Bangor, ME June 2012 — July 2012 Summer Student Program
●Able to recognize normal tissues under the microscope from the heart, lungs, stomach, and other organs, in order to distinguish between normal cell function and metastatic disease.
●Familiar with common disease patterns as they relate to surgical pathology and cytology diagnoses, starting with the specimen collection to physician diagnosis and treatment.
●Conduct research assignments and presentations on the pathology of common disease at the discretion of the lead Pathologist.
●Attended weekly seminars at Eastern Maine Medical Center’s Oncology Department and reviewed current case studies of local cancer patients.
University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME Jan 2012 — May 2012
Applied Medical Sciences
Environmental and Genetic Toxicology
●Skilled using advanced research techniques in order to investigate the effects of metals and particulates on humans and marine animals.
●Experienced analyzing cells and determining the specific type of chromosome damage caused by toxic materials.
●Proficient in research methods such as: multi-step synthesis, air sensitive techniques, and purification and characterization techniques including GC/MS, NMR, UV-Vis, chromatography (TLC and columns), IR, Fluorescence, and Atomic absorption.
Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME Aug 2011— Dec 2011
Sports Medicine Clinic
Observational Rotation
●Observed allopathic physicians and residents as they treated and diagnosed athletes in various settings.
●Shadowed physicians as they conducted patient interviews leading to a diagnosis and treatment plan for injured athletes.
●Witnessed the use of osteopathic manipulative techniques and ultra sound in order to administer cortisone and synvisc injections to patients.
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Portland Fire Department, Portland, ME Sept 2015 — May 2017
Muscular Dystrophy
IAFF Fill the Boot Campaign
Bar Harbor Fire Department, Bar Harbor, ME March 2013 — Sept 2015
Muscular Dystrophy
IAFF Fill the Boot Campaign
Holden Volunteer Fire Department, Holden, ME Dec 2012 — May 2013
Volunteer Firefighter
●Qualified to respond as an on-call firefighter to emergency situations in Holden and surrounding communities in need of aid.
●Experienced working well as part of a small and functional team while successfully upholding the high standards of the Holden Fire Department.
Portland Boxing Club, Portland, ME May 2011
Scleroderma Awareness Walk
Portland Boxing Club, Portland, ME Oct 2010
Red Cross Blood Drive
United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Oct 2005 — 2009
Toys for Tots
HONORS AND AWARDS PERSONAL INTERESTS
Dean’s List, Umaine and USM Traveling
Reading
Welterweight New England Golden Gloves Boxing Champion Hunting and Fishing
Welterweight Northern New England Golden Gloves Boxing Champion Hiking
Welterweight New England Regional Boxing Champion Snowboarding
Amateur Boxing
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd Award)
Iraqi Campaign Medal (2nd Award)
Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon
Combat Action Ribbon
Global War on Terrorism Medal
Rifle Expert Marksman Badge
Letter of Appreciation
Certificate of Commendation
Meritorious Mast
REFERENCES
PROFESSIONAL
Brandon Libby, MD
Eastern Maine Medical Center, ED
Bangor, ME 04401
*******@****.***
(603) 717 – 2880
Holly Fanjoy, MD
Emergency Medicine Fellowship Director
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME 04401
*******@****.***
Anthony Tannous, MD
Trauma and Surgery Specialists of Maine
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME 04401
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PERSONAL
Jim Hayes, Circulation Director
Bangor Daily News
403 Jarvis Gore Drive
Eddington, Maine 04428
Thomas Cofer, Lieutenant
Platoon Commander
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
(404) 434 – 4309
Terry Dunbar
10 East Rd.
Brewer, Maine 04412
(207) 344 - 4792