EMT/AEMT Field Training Officer — Lifesaving Leader

Priority OnDemand, LLC; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

First Call Ambulance in Dickson, TN seeks a Field Training Officer (FTO) to oversee EMS training, guidance, and evaluation of new probationary personnel. The FTO ensures candidates are prepared to act as attendants-in-charge without supervision and endorses progression when competency is reached.

The role emphasizes leadership, continuous quality improvement, and adherence to agency policies, with a focus on maintaining high patient care standards and effective communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Maintain a current VKF or EVOC certification.
• Be motivated to educate providers in quality care
• Maintain a current Tennessee EMT, AEMT or Paramedic certification for the level of which the FTO wishes to precept.
• Be familiar with all agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Demonstrate a willingness to adapt to a leadership role consistent with a focus on continuous quality improvement.
• Be flexible; demonstrate the capability to accept responsibilities, give directions, and lead by example.
• Be able to maintain a positive attitude under a variety of conditions and relate appropriately to a variety of individuals.
• Have effective written and verbal communication skills
• Provide initial training, guidance, and support for new personnel
• Ensure that all agency policies and procedures are met.
• Identify problems, or potential problems, that may be solved through either training or counseling and make the appropriate recommendations for their resolution
• Be able to identify problems and create or implement a plan to solve them.
• Create a training plan and set priorities based on the abilities or progression of the candidate; continue to reassess the candidate’s training needs.
• To provide the trainee with a stable and consistent training platform.The FTO will act as the candidate’s primary advocate and will address any needs or concerns that arise
• Achieve and maintain high levels of patient care delivery; clinical skills performance; safety standards; common sense; and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and evaluate new probationary EMS personnel.
• Oversee training progression and readiness for independent operation.
• Endorse trainees for release from FTEP when competency is attained.
• Provide initial training and ongoing support for new personnel.
• Identify and address training needs to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Develop and implement training plans and priorities based on progression of candidates.

Job description

First Call Ambulance in Dickson, TN seeks a Field Training Officer (FTO) to oversee EMS training, guidance, and evaluation of new probationary personnel. The FTO ensures candidates are prepared to act as attendants-in-charge without supervision and endorses progression when competency is reached.

The role emphasizes leadership, continuous quality improvement, and adherence to agency policies, with a focus on maintaining high patient care standards and effective communication across teams.