Paramedic FTO

PARAMEDIC FIELD TRAINING OFFICER

Starting at $25.00/ hour with credit given forexperience

We're hiring aParamedic Field Training Officer (FTO)to provide pre-hospital care staff with the support, information, education, and training necessary to provide high-quality pre-hospital and inter-facility care.

Responsibilities:

• Make recommendations to the Training Manager and Clinical Specialist to improve various aspects of the training and QA/QI programs (This may include changes in specific study materials, technology, and standard operating policies, procedures, education, and training.
• Communicate company goals and standards of excellence through exemplary daily job performance, attitude, initiative, and demeanor.
• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action and appropriate protocol.
• Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG Monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advance medical care.
• Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls.
• Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
• Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.
• Communicate with the receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information.
• Communicate with patient and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given and to show compassion.
• Act as team leader and take responsibility for scene management as needed.
• Drive the ambulance or provide map-reading support to minimize call response time.
• Coach and educate partners on new and changing information as necessary.

Other Responsibilities:

• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.

MinimumRequiredQualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• State Paramedic certification or eligible for state certification
• State Driver's License
• Current ACLS required
• Instructor certification in one of the following: ACLS, PALS, or BTLS
• Prior EMS teaching/mentoring/preceptor experience (preferred)
• Participation in a State Assistant Instructor course (preferred)
• One-year Paramedic field experience with six-month experience in the respective operation
• Driving record compliant with company policy
• Pass Physical Agility Test