Paramedic - Field Training Officer

County of Wake, NC•Raleigh, NC

1d•$34 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The EMS Field Training Officer assures the citizens and visitors of Wake County receive prompt, compassionate, clinically excellent emergency medical care in a highly reliable, efficient and professional manner with a specific focus on the training, education, precepting and evaluation of emergency medical series personnel at all credential levels. The EMS Field Training Officer directly manages and evaluates probationary employees and employees needing remedial work. In addition, they provide direct delivery of training material through small group and one-on-one sessions. A successful candidate is someone with a high level of critical thinking, problem solving, multitasking ability, prioritization and interpersonal skills as well as communication skills both written and verbal. In addition, candidates should possess in-depth emergency medical services knowledge and advance skills.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent in Emergency Medical Services or related field
Three years of experience working as a Paramedic including one year of experience as a medically cleared Paramedic in the Wake County EMS system
Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
Certification as a North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMTP)
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Ability to actively work to resolve issues or problems by first identifying the issue or problem, obtaining relevant information, relating and comparing data when needed, determining possible solutions and identifying alternative solutions if necessary
Ability to be proactive
Knowledge of and the ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions
Ability to take action consistent with available facts, constraints and anticipated consequences
Ability to build, develop and maintain ongoing and effective relationships with coworkers, subordinates and supervisors in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork
Ability to maintain social, ethical and organizational norms, firmly adhering to codes of conduct and ethical principles
Ability to recognize and respect the value of individual differences at all levels of the organization
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with external and internal partners and customers
Ability to understand and practice our mission statement of Prompt, Compassionate, Clinically Excellent Care
Must be able to actively participate as a member of a team
Ability to function in a physically demanding environment, requiring strength, flexibility and endurance
Knowledge of effective Safety and Health Management policies and procedures
Ability to contribute to a culture of safety for everyone, i.e. coworkers, supervisors, patients and bystanders/citizens and to ensure that work processes are free from safety and health hazards

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Field Training or Preceptor/Adult Learning Course

Responsibilities

Perform advanced life support skills utilizing liberal standing order protocols to guide patient care
Provide comfort and compassion to patients and family
Interview and assess patients, family members and bystanders to assist in the development of a patient care plan
Lift and carry equipment, stretchers and patients to facilitate response to and transport patients
Effectively and efficiently utilize technology such as in-vehicle navigation, laptop computers, biomedical equipment, computer aided dispatch, online education portals, online evaluation software, etc.
Evaluate employee performance through direct observation and review of clinical and operational performance reports
Draft employee evaluations and plan and conduct effective meetings related to employee performance
Effectively and respectfully communicate to individuals and groups in both written and verbal form
Develop employee goals/expectations and assist employees with implementation of these goals and/or achieving these expectations
Coordinate with the Division of Professional Development, FTEP Coordinator and others in the evaluation and management of new employees or employees being remediated
Act as a mediator and interpret and enforce policies, protocols and work standards
Plan, schedule and conduct meetings
Safely and respectfully operate an emergency vehicle in both non-emergency and emergency mode at all times of day and in all types of weather
Understand scene management and the Incident Command System
Must be able to effectively operate within an Incident Command System
Must also be able to direct the work of others in a collaborative and cooperative manner
Regularly attend and participate in training
Instruct and evaluate employees on clinical skills and simulations
Participate in community outreach and public education events
Participate in various department specific committees regarding decisions on protocols, equipment, vehicles, uniforms, etc.