EMT Lieutenant/Field Training Officer (FTO-Basic)

Allegiance Mobile Health•Center, TX

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The EMT Lieutenant/Field Training Officer (FTO) is responsible for the structured clinical and operational onboarding, training, evaluation, and professional development of all clinical personnel. The FTO serves as a clinical role model, educator, and evaluator, ensuring trainees demonstrate competency in clinical care, operational performance, professional conduct, and adherence to medical direction and organizational standards. The FTO functions as a key extension of the agency's clinical education and quality framework, providing objective assessments, coaching, and documentation throughout the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP).

Requirements

Current Texas DSHS EMT certification in good standing
Valid state driver's license and ability to maintain an insurable MVR.
Good standing with DCP-approved credentialing requirements
AHA Instructor within 12 months of hire
BLS
TDSHS EMS Instructor within 12 months of hire
Demonstrate clinical competence and a strong professional reputation
No disciplinary action within the past 12 months
Regional operation endorsement
Experience with instruction and/ or training delivery
Willingness to complete a DCP-approved FTO training program
Teach minimum amount of educational opportunities every 12-months
Minimum of 12-months within the Allegiance Mobile Health system
Minimum of 24-months within a high-volume EMS system
Ability to develop, teach, coach, and evaluate adult learners in a dynamic clinical environment.
Strong clinical judgment and situational awareness.
Effective interpersonal communication and conflict management skills.
Ability to balance patient care responsibilities with training duties.
Commitment to fairness, consistency, and accountability in evaluations.

Responsibilities

Provide direct field-based instruction, coaching, and mentorship to EMT trainees during assigned training phases and providers who are need clinical remediation.
Support educational activities developed by the Department of Clinical Practice
Reinforce evidence-based clinical practice, clinical judgment, and protocol adherence under real-world conditions.
Model professional behavior, ethical decision-making, and patient-centered care.
Conduct ongoing formative and summative evaluations of trainee performance using approved evaluation tools.
Objectively assess clinical competency, operational readiness, communication skills, and professionalism.
Accurately complete and submit all required FTO documentation within established timelines.
Identify performance gaps and participate in the development of remediation plans when indicated.
Ensures all necessary patient care and billing documentation is completed within specified timeframes and consults with leadership, verifying that outstanding field providers' charts are complete.
Ensure trainees understand agency policies, procedures, and operational expectations.
Facilitate trainee integration into shift operations, team dynamics, and interagency interactions.
Serve as a liaison between trainees, Operational, and DCP leadership as appropriate.
Cooperates with other members of the management team to continuously improve service
Assists in the verification that all units are clean, stocked, and in working order
Verifies that stations and equipment are clean, well kept, and in working order
Provide feedback to Operational and DCP leadership regarding trends, training gaps, or system-level improvement opportunities.
Participate in FTO meetings, calibration sessions, and ongoing professional development.
Maintain familiarity with current Clinical Operational Guidelines (COGs), scope of practice, and regulatory requirements.