Field Training Officer - Paramedic

Global Medical Response•Unm, NM

About The Position

Now Hiring: Field Training Officer - Paramedic We invite you to join a team of highly skilled Paramedic Field Training Officers! Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost and we will be there when you need us. With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response. JOB SUMMARY The Field Training Officer provides Pre-hospital care staff with the support, information education and training necessary to provide high-quality Pre-hospital and inter-facility care. FTO's must possess the ability to perform thorough employee evaluations. FTO's are able to quickly and efficiently communicate solutions for improvement to employees in the evaluation/remediation process. FTO's act as a resource to all field and management staff that has clinical, policy, or protocol questions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES • 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 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 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 • Current on certifications • Coach and educate partners of new and changing information as necessary • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Full-time employee
One-year Paramedic field experience with six-month experience in the respective operation
No corrective action received within the previous six-month period to application (clinical/corrective)
Proficient understanding of Operation and County protocols, geography, AMR's Policies and Procedures and AMR Health and Safety Manual
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma
Effective oral, written, and inter-personal communication skills
Current Paramedic Certification
Current ACLS Card
Current Driver's License
Instructor Certification in one of the following (ACLS, PLAS, or BTLS)

Nice To Haves

Prior EMS teaching/mentoring/preceptor experience (preferred)
Participation in a State Assistant Instructor course (preferred)

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 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 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
Current on certifications
Coach and educate partners of new and changing information as necessary
Perform other duties as assigned