Jonathan Allen
Spangdahlem Air Base
Summary
Dynamic medical professional with expertise in advanced life support and emergency response. Proven ability to manage operational programs and enhance team collaboration, ensuring effective medical readiness and patient care.
Results-driven leader with extensive experience in triage, assessment, and emergency response. Successfully directed medical operations for diverse personnel, implementing innovative solutions that improved healthcare access and operational productivity. Committed to enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
Versatile medical coordinator skilled in managing high-pressure environments. Notable for fostering teamwork and adaptability, contributing to significant improvements in operational efficiency and patient care quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Squadron Medical Element NCOIC
USAF
Spangdahlem Air Base
01.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Serve as the primary operational medical coordinator and clinical program director for a 58-person combat-readiness squadron supporting USAFE and EUCOM aviation operations.
- Manage 15 operational medical programs including occupational health, preventive medicine, immunization schedules, sanitary public health inspections, and emergency response assets.
- Direct a $1.2M medical/emergency response vehicle fleet and coordinate healthcare logistics, specialty referrals, and global medical evacuations across multiple command channels.
- Medical Readiness: Directed readiness operations for 792 personnel, tracking 9,500+ tasks to generate 7,800+ combat flight hours for CENTCOM and EUCOM operations.
- Emergency Response: Supervised 24/7 medical operations for 91 deployed combat aviators, directly resolving two life-threatening medical emergencies.
- Training Management: Certified 34 personnel in 170 tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) skills.
- Process Improvement: Engineered a mobile sick-call system that increased healthcare access by 22% and saved 18 days of administrative delay for 321 active duty personnel.
Independent Duty Medical Technician / Squadron Med
USAF
Spangdahlem Air Base
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered emergency medical treatment for diverse patient populations in high-pressure environments.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine appropriate care and interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Trained junior technicians on advanced medical procedures and equipment usage.
- Directed daily operations of USAFE’s largest IDMT program, managing 17 clinical technicians and administrative personnel.
- Overlooked clinic workflow, compliance, emergency response readiness, facility sanitation inspections, water security, and occupational health monitoring supporting three active wings and 27,000 beneficiaries
- Operational Productivity: Managed clinic operations generating $2.8M in healthcare services.
- Efficiency Initiative: Led clinic restructuring to slash patient no-show rates by 72% ($348K savings) and established the first Group-level IDMT clinic.
- Preventive Health Inspections: Conducted 68 food/water facility safety inspections to ensure strict regulatory compliance
NCOIC, Family Health Clinic Administration
USAF
Lakenheath UK
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Supervised technical healthcare support services, medical administration protocols, and training requirements for a 17-member clinical medical element.
- Served as the primary unit trainer for medical competency check-offs, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) refreshes, and Basic Life Support certifications
- Training Program Execution: Revitalized the unit training program to certify 17 personnel across 43 core medical competencies, boosting overall training compliance by 46%.
- Leadership Scope: Filled an E-7 Master Sergeant vacancy, managing 44 personnel, 1,300 monthly medical appointments, and generating $102K in operational productivity.
Aeromedical Evacuation Technician
USAF
Lakenheath UK
06.2013 - 05.2018
- Administered patient care during aeromedical evacuations, ensuring safety and comfort throughout transport.
- Operated advanced medical equipment to monitor and stabilize patients in transit.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient handoffs and treatment plans.
- Trained junior technicians on aeromedical procedures, enhancing team proficiency and response times.
- Equipment & Resource Management: Managed inventory, inspections, and regulatory compliance for $1.1M in specialized fly-away inflight medical equipment.
- Inflight Operations: Led 16 critical care/priority aeromedical evacuations across 44 countries supporting 500,000 eligible joint beneficiaries
- Led training exercises simulating high-pressure medical evacuations to improve team readiness and performance under stress.
- Evaluated and implemented best practices for infection control in evacuation scenarios, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Oversaw patient assessments and triage protocols, ensuring timely interventions during critical missions.
- Developed standard operating procedures for emergency medical evacuation processes, improving efficiency and compliance.
- Used appropriate medical equipment and standardized assessments to support diagnoses and inform future treatments.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of patients onto aircraft, ensuring timely transport to appropriate medical facilities.
- Ensured safety and comfort of patients during transport by closely monitoring their vital signs and medical conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by providing advanced life support during aeromedical evacuations.
- Communicated findings and patient condition updates to primary nursing staff upon arrival at hospital.
- Improved communication among team members by implementing standardized reporting procedures during patient handoffs.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of aeromedical evacuation policies and guidelines through participation in professional development courses and workshops.
- Maintained strict adherence to flight safety regulations and protocols, reducing the risk of incidents or accidents.
- Participated in regular training exercises to maintain proficiency in emergency medical techniques and aviation protocols.
- Supported fellow crew members during high-stress scenarios, fostering a collaborative environment focused on exceptional patient care.
- Developed action plans upon arrival on-site, determining triage order and providing individualized care with situational awareness and caution.
Education
Associate of Science -
Associate of Science - Allied Health Sciences
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05-2013
Skills
- Triage and assessment
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced life support
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT-B): Cert
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor / CPR / AED: American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- DoD Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Provider & Instructor
- Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician (IDMT) Certification (2019)
Air Force Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) / LEAN Green Belt Certificate
Timeline
Squadron Medical Element NCOIC
USAF
01.2024 - Current
Independent Duty Medical Technician / Squadron Med
USAF
01.2023 - 01.2024
NCOIC, Family Health Clinic Administration
USAF
05.2018 - 05.2022
Aeromedical Evacuation Technician
USAF
06.2013 - 05.2018
Associate of Science -
Associate of Science - Allied Health Sciences
Community College of The Air Force