{"id":9778,"date":"2019-01-10T16:21:07","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T21:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/?p=9778"},"modified":"2019-04-03T13:49:27","modified_gmt":"2019-04-03T17:49:27","slug":"meet-the-newest-members-of-the-team-aetna-hires-six-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/meet-the-newest-members-of-the-team-aetna-hires-six-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Newest Members of the Team: Aetna Hires Six \u2013 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HARTFORD\u00a0\u2014 On\u00a0January 7th, 2019, one Paramedic and five EMTs and were added to the Aetna\u00a0team. As part of our continued growth, Aetna and ASM seek out only the best candidates. We look for employees who are focused on high-quality patient care, are team oriented and conduct themselves in a professional manner. During the orientation, employees learn about company philosophy and goals, quality assurance, and policies and procedures.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Khan.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9779\" src=\"http:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Khan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Khan.jpg 288w, https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Khan-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/a>Hijab Khan: PART TIME, EMT.<\/strong> Hello, my name is Hijab Khan and I am a new EMT at Aetna Ambulance. I am 21 years old and received my EMT-B certification a little more than a year ago. I am a Junior, Allied Health major at the University of Connecticut. My goal is to go onto a graduate from a PA program and become a Physician Assistant. I chose to complete an EMT program because I thought it would be a good fit for me. I&#8217;m very excited to begin working as an EMT for Aetna Ambulance Service!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Johnston.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9781\" src=\"http:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Johnston.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Johnston.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Johnston-272x300.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/a>Christopher Johnston<\/strong>: <strong>FULL TIME, PARAMEIDC: <\/strong>My name is Chris Johnston. I grew up in East Windsor, and I currently live in Windsor Locks with my fiance. Since being certified as an EMT in 2002, I have volunteered in a few towns, including Broad Brook, Bloomfield and Suffield. I have spent a few years working full time in New Haven and Glastonbury. Some of my passions include being a CPR instructor and EMT skills adjunct. Outside of work, I enjoy hunting, fishing, and spending time with our dogs. I am excited to say that I am a recent graduate of the Capital Community College Paramedic Program. I look forward to joining Aetna\u2019s ranks and to grow as a provider, as I transition into my new role as a paramedic.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/McKinney.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9782\" src=\"http:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/McKinney.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/McKinney.jpg 308w, https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/McKinney-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/a>Parker McKinney:<\/strong> <strong>PART TIME, EMT<\/strong>: Hi there, my name is Parker McKinney. I recently became certified as an EMT this past fall after finishing up my second year at the University of New Haven. Since then I have been working for New Britain EMS, where I am currently employed. I am looking forward to growing as an EMT and getting as much experience as I can in order to better prepare me for paramedic school in the near future. I look forward to being a part of the AETNA team and furthering myself in the emergency medical field!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stewart-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9785\" src=\"http:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stewart-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stewart-1.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stewart-1-190x300.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/a>Katherine Stewart:<\/strong> <strong>FULLTIME, EMT: <\/strong>Hi, my name is Kate. I obtained my EMT-B after graduating with my Bachelor\u2019s in 2015. I have since used my certification for volunteering and for working in the emergency department. My goal is to sharpen my practical skills while I progress through my medical career. I am excited to become a part of Aetna\u2019s team.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/OBrien.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9784\" src=\"http:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/OBrien.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/OBrien.jpg 287w, https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/OBrien-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/a>David O\u2019Brien: PART TIME, EMT. <\/strong>My name is David O\u2019Brien and I became an Emergency Medical Technician 3 1\/2 years ago. I was a Full Time EMT here at Aetna over 2 years ago and am very fortunate to be back. 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