Paramedic Field Training Officer

Falck Rocky Mountain; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Falck Rocky Mountain seeks a Paramedic Field Training Officer in Aurora, CO to support pre-hospital staff with training, evaluation, and QA/QI program improvements. You will mentor personnel, conduct field and classroom training, and ensure adherence to clinical policies and protocols.

The role requires current EMS certifications and a minimum of six months in a busy 911 system. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential to elevate patient care and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills in oral and written form.
• Knowledge of emergency medical services protocols and procedures.
• Ability to lead training and coaching in a busy EMS environment.

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations to the Clinical Education Department to improve training and QA/QI programs.
• Communicate goals and standards of excellence through daily performance and demeanor.
• Provide exemplary patient care and customer service.
• Conduct field training, education, evaluation and remediation of new and continuing employees.
• Provide classroom instruction in pre-hospital care related subjects.
• Act as an educational resource for field employees and management.
• Facilitate the smooth transition for new-hire employees and ongoing staff.
• Mentor employees, conduct performance evaluations, and administer disciplinary actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

EMS knowledge

Education

Current EMS certifications

Job description

The Paramedic FTO provides Pre-hospital care staff with the support, information education and training necessary to provide high-quality Pre-hospital and inter-facility care. Field Training Officers must possess the ability to perform thorough employee evaluations. Field Training Officers are able to quickly and efficiently communicate solutions for improvement to employees in the evaluation/remediation process. Field Training Officers act as a resource to all field and management staff that has clinical, policy, or protocol questions.

Compensation: Pay:

$29.00 - $32.00 per hour (DOE)

Pay rate will include a monthly stipend of $350

• Make recommendations to the Clinical Education Department 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.
• Provide exemplary patient care and customer service.
• Reinforce and uphold the goals and objectives of the new employee orientation program.
• Identify, evaluate and/or remediate individuals who are not meeting and exceeding Falck’s performance standards.
• Conduct field training, education, evaluation and remediation of new and continuing employees.
• Provide classroom instruction in a variety of pre-hospital care related subjects.
• Help transitional employees to define basic skills and functions.
• Act as an educational resource for field employees and management.
• Facilitate the smooth transition for new-hire employees as well as continuing employees with expanding and/or changing job responsibilities.
• Identify risk components and take the appropriate action.
• Provide detailed paperwork on all activities.
• Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol.
• 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.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Adherence to and compliance with information systems
• Mentor employees, conduct performance evaluations, counsel and provide disciplinary actions to assigned personnel, and works to facilitate individual and team development that drives positive results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Licensing/Certification:

• Current on all county and company required certifications and licensures

Experience

Minimum of six-months experience in a busy 911 system.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently: Ability to lift, carry, and balance 110 pounds; ability to exert on a regular basis 50 pounds of force and at times up to 100 pounds.

Constantly:Ability to bend and stoop, ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, possess hand-eye-foot coordination and color recognition, good manual dexterity, with the ability to perform all tasks related to Emergency Medical Services Duty.

Knowledge and Skills

Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, proficient understanding of Falck’s Policies and Procedures, various electronic record and or data tracking software as well as knowledge of Aurora geography.

Falck is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

This job description is a summary of duties, it is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties.

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