Island Air medical crew places third in national competition

Joe Juntila and Josh Jensen — Contributed photo

Island Air Ambulance shares news about two of their San Juan Island-based team members.

Last month, Friday Harbor-based Island Air Ambulance was invited to compete in the Simulation Cup Competition at the 2022 Air Medical Transportation Conference in Tampa, Florida.

Island Air’s Josh Jensen, Certified Flight Paramedic, and Joe Juntila, Certified Flight Nurse, competed together against teams from across North America in a series of high-stress scenarios designed to test the limits of their clinical acumen and multi-tasking skills. The teams performed on stage in a simulated aircraft or a critical access hospital, treating multiple patients at once in simulated situations using high-fidelity mannequins and live actors under the scrutiny of a team of judges. After two days of competition, Josh and Joe were awarded third place for their outstanding performance.

“Their competitive performance and achievement are evidence of their clinical knowledge and talent and also a testament to their rigorous ongoing training and dedication to excellence,” said Dr. Jason Heiner, Medical Program Director for Island Air. “This recognition is well deserved and we are so proud of them.”

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