Sr Paramedic Field Training Officer

UMC Health System; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Paramedic Field Training Officer to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will respond to emergency calls, assess patients, and ensure high standards of care are met. You will also play a key role in training new staff, maintaining certifications, and leading quality improvement initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while working in a supportive and professional environment. If you are passionate about patient care and ready to take on leadership responsibilities, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Cash Retention Bonus

Discounted Pharmacy Cost

On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)

Resilience program

Qualifications

• Must have Texas EMT-Paramedic certification and BLS/ACLS certifications.
• Practical knowledge of pre-hospital patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responds to EMS requests and evaluates patients according to protocols.
• Trains new employees and maintains certification records.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic medical terminology

Knowledge of medicolegal aspects

GPS reading skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Emergency medical equipment

Job description

Sr Paramedic Field Training Officer

Sr Paramedic Field Training Officer

Apply locations EMS Headquarters time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R16007

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Job Summary

The Senior Field Training Officer must respond in a helpful and considerate manner to the needs of patients, family members, other health care providers, public safety and law enforcement personnel, EMS students, volunteers and fellow employees.

Reports to: Educator, EMS

Job Specific Responsibilities

1. Safely and expeditiously responds to the scene of the request for EMS assistance.
2. Evaluates the patient(s), communicates the patient’s illness or injury according to established medical protocols and pre-hospital standards of care.
3. Ensures that all equipment and supplies are present and in working order at the assigned station and/or EMS vehicle.
4. The Senior Field Training Officer will be responsible for recognizing and identifying patient care efficiencies or deficiencies, professional performance, and departmental protocols which fail to conform to the established standards of the EMS department by evaluating employees several times a year.
5. The Senior Field Training Officer will assist in the training of new employees by evaluating their performance and assisting with annual evaluations.
6. The Senior FTO will maintain their assigned personnel’s certifications, licenses, continuing education hours, in-service dates, and will notify the employee and their direct supervisor of expiration dates.
7. The Senior FTO will be responsible for their shift’s continuing education hours and will assist in developing continuing education units that will be presented after monthly case reviews.
8. The Senior FTO will be responsible for quality improvement reviews as directed.
9. Through attitude, behavior, courtesy and respect shown to others; is recognized as a Leader of UMC EMS.
10. All other assigned duties related to EMS.

Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or GED

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

1. Texas Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certification
2. BLS: Basic Life Support certification by The American Heart Association
3. ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification by The American Heart Association
4. Class C driver license with no DWI convictions in the prior 10 years

Skills and Abilities

1. Practical knowledge of medicolegal aspects of pre-hospital patient care is essential
2. Basic medical terminology and pre-hospital patient care skills
3. Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing; Must speak English fluently
4. Knowledge of the Lubbock geographical areas or the ability to effectively read GPS coordinates

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position will interact with patients, their family members, health care providers, members of public safety and law enforcement personnel, students, volunteers, and fellow employees.

Physical Capabilities

Frequently exerts a medium amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull and move patients or objects. Frequently work involves standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling. Occasionally work involves sitting, running, climbing stairs, climbing ladders and crawling.

Environmental/Working Conditions

Emergency Medical Services provides crew quarters which are well lighted and ventilated. This position is subject to adverse weather and working conditions. The paramedic is frequently exposed to blood, and other infectious agents. Occasionally work involves the paramedic to be outdoors, in confined spaces, heights, underground, wet, and dry environment with a wide range of temperatures. Frequently work involves a noisy environment, and unusual lighting.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*

About Us

• Resilience program
  • Emotional
  • Physical
  • Spiritual
  • Financial
  • Career
  • Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards:
Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country
Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.
Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC

Magnet Designated

501 licensed beds

62 Site locations

Regions only Level I Trauma Center

Regions only BICU

DNV accredited

Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC)

Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly

UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards:

Culture: Service is Our Passion

Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness

About UMCP

35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers

Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers

Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly

Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates