Jack Qu

Student at Upstate Medical University

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States

About

Mechanical Engineering graduate from Syracuse University with a strong passion for healthcare. Currently in the paramedic program at Upstate Medical University, with plans to attend PA school in the future. Aiming to work as a PA while applying engineering skills to part-time medical device design to improve patient care.

Experience

  • American Medical Response (Syracuse, New York, United States)
    • Field Training Officer
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Lab Instructor
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Teach EMT students essential clinical skills in hands on lab sessions, including patient and trauma assessment, airway management, and more. Proctor New York State EMT practical exams to ensure student competency and certification readiness.

    • Emergency Medical Technician
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

      Provide emergency medical services as part of the 911 system serving the City of Syracuse - Respond to a wide range of emergency calls, delivering timely and effective prehospital care. - Assist Advanced Life Support (ALS) providers with patient care, including placing 12-lead cardiac monitoring and spiking IV saline solutions. - Hold certification as a National Registry EMT and maintain an active New York State EMT license.

  • Emergency Medical Technician at Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department
    Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Serve as supplemental EMS staffing for Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department's Rescue Division - Support JFRD operations by working at least three major public events every six months. - Work for a minimum of two rescue rides every two months to assist with 911 responses and provide patient care in the field.

  • Syracuse University Ambulance (Syracuse, New York, United States)
    • Field Supervisor
      May 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Oversaw training for 90 undergraduate members and managed the administrative team and overall operations of the organization Field Trainer – Provided 911 emergency medical care at basic life support (BLS) level; trained progressing members both on and off shift in clinical skills and operations. Dispatcher & Dispatch Trainer – Answered 911 and medical transport calls; dispatched ambulances, first responders, and medical transport vans across campus; trained new dispatchers in call-taking procedures and dispatch operations.

    • Emergency Medical Dispatcher
      Jan 2023 - May 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Emergency Medical Technician
      Sep 2021 - May 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Healthcare Provider at Global Medical Brigades
    Jan 2025 - Jan 2025 · 1 mo

    Participated in a week-long medical clinic serving over 400 community members in El Cáman. Worked as part of a volunteer team to provide essential care and health education in an underserved area. Clinical responsibilities included recording vitals, measuring blood glucose levels, and collecting patient demographic information. Assisted local physicians during consultations and helped prepare and distribute prescription medications. Also supported dental and vision services, educating children on dental hygiene, assisting with extractions and fillings, and performing vision screenings to help prescribe corrective lenses.

  • Emergency Medical Technician at AmeriPro Health
    Jun 2022 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos