Jordan B. Wicker, Pa-C Email & Phone Number

Florence, South Carolina

Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology PA-C at McLeod Health & MUSC-Florence.Central line (internal jugular, subclavian, femoral) placement (>900)Temporary hemodialysis catheter placementTunneled central venous cathetersTunneled hemodialysis cathetersPICC line placementPeripheral IV access w/ & w/o USFluoroscopic Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Insertion Gastrostomy tube change with fluoroscopyGastrostomy tube to Gastrojejunostomy tube conversionNasogastric tube placement w/ & w/o fluoroscopy Dobbhoff placement fluoroscopyEvaluation and lytic injection for PACsThoracentesis (>2850)Paracentesis (>3620)US guided liver biopsy US guided lymph node biopsyUS guided superficial, muscle/soft tissue biopsyUS guided Thyroid FNA (>1200)US guided drain/aspirationUS guided chest tube placementFluoroscopic Arthrography (>720)Fluoroscopic Lumbar Puncture (>1260)Fluoroscopic MyelogramNuclear Medicine Shuntogram

Florence, South Carolina, United States

Instrumental in implementation of Emergency Care Specialist program, that resulted in a marked reduction of work-load for licensed and un-licensed staff, facilitating departmental throughput and patient care flow. Assist emergency room physicians and nurses with various procedures. Endotracheal intubation: laryngoscopy and camera guided endotracheal devices. Intravenous access: peripheral sites (chest and shoulder), external jugular, ultrasound guided IV access. Assist general/trauma surgeons with surgical procedures: Central line access (subclavian, femoral; Cordis), chest tubes, orthopedic procedures. Transport critical care patients to radiological departments and specialized critical care units. Aid in patient throughput and flow of emergency department. Initiate protocols for triage patients awaiting treatment areas.

Pee Dee Region, Sc

Clinical preceptor for Paramedic and Advanced EMT students. Relief/adjunct instructor for ancillary prehospital curricula (BLS, ACLS, ASLS, AMLS), and didactic Paramedic and Advanced EMT programs.

Florence Area, South Carolina

Corporal, Acting Crew Chief. Provide definitive emergency prehospital care to citizens of Florence County. FCEMS:24/48 service,6 stations, 7 twenty-four hour ALS paramedic units, 54 employees (circa 2012). Florence County: 804 sq. miles, 137,000 residents.Three medical facilities within the county: 1. McLeod Regional Medical Center (Level II Trauma, Cardiac PCI, CP center).2. Carolina's Hospital System (Level III Trauma, Cardiac PCI, CP center). 3. Lake City Community Hospital.

Healthcare related program to advance selected students in the importance of returning to rural community healthcare. Fellowships:1. Lake City Community Hospital Emergency Department 2. FMU Medical Services/FMU Hope Health.

Howe Springs Fire District (Volunteer)Served as Medical Training Coordinator/Infection Control Officer 2007-2010. Supervising roughly 45 paid and volunteer staff. Job Duties:Senior fireman, Supervisor, Medical Training Instructor, Infection Control Officer (and served as liaison for Infection Control for neighboring department: Windy Hill Volunteer Fire Dept.)

Master Of Science (Ms), Physician Assistant Studies

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology

Activities and Societies: BBB, Honors

Nationally Registered Advanced Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic)

Emergency Medical Technician