Paramedic Field Training Officer

The Paramedic Field Training Officer (FTO) is responsible for direct and indirect instruction, and evaluation of all Onslow County Emergency Medical Service (OCEMS) personnel.  The Field Training Officer provides direct observation, management, and evaluation of new employees and employees needing remedial work/evaluation.  This position is assigned to full time daily operations on an ambulance. FTO duties are performed under the moderate supervision of the Training Chief and District Chief.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responds to emergency calls and provides emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written verbal instructions from physicians.

• Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care.

• Transmits vital patient information and telemetry data to receiving medical care facility.

• Observes patients in route and administers additional care as needed.

• Complies with all employer rules and policies; state, federal, and county laws; EMS system policies and protocols; and state regulations pertaining to prehospital personnel.

• Serves as clinical role model and mentor to students, new employees, and current credentialed employees.

• Provides both didactic and psychomotor instruction to ensure clinical and operational competency in accordance with Onslow County-Camp Lejeune EMS System and Onslow County EMS Policy, procedures, and protocol.  

• Intercede and assume patient care whenever any provider's performance falls below the standard of care or may cause patient harm.

• Report to the Quality Assurance Chief and/or Training Chief any clinical deficiencies, incompetency, negligence, or conduct that may, or did, result in patient harm, or that would, or did, have an adverse operational impact on the EMS system.

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism for all matters concerning personnel matters, medical care, and quality improvement.

• Complete all documentation and evaluations within defined timelines, conduct regular performance meetings, and provide routine feedback to Quality Assurance Chief and Training Chief during the Field Training and Evaluation (FTEP) program.

• Participates in the interview process, EMS Academy, and Oral Board Examination process.

• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member.

• Performs related tasks as assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Thorough knowledge of emergency medical care techniques and procedures; thorough knowledge of advanced life support methods, procedures and equipment; thorough knowledge of medical terminology; thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, practices, techniques and equipment required for emergency medical evaluation and treatment; thorough knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the County; thorough knowledge of departmental, County, State, and Federal policies, laws, regulations, techniques and practices regarding the operation of emergency medical services; ability to perform duties in emergency situations; ability to thoroughly evaluate, assess, and differentially diagnose patient's conditions and communicate clearly with professional medical personnel; ability to perform general emergency medical treatment and specialized cardiac treatment; ability to respond quickly and calmly in non-emergent, emergency and stress situations; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with medical providers, fellow employees, patients, and the public; and ability to prepare reports.Currently credentialed as a Paramedic in the Onslow County – Camp Lejeune EMS System

Must have ICS 100, 200, 700, 800.
 
Must be credentialed or be able to successfully earn Drug Assisted Intubation credentials within three (3) months of hire and in good standing with the Medical Director.

Completion of EMS Instructor methodology course within 12 months of hire.  

Associates/Technical degree with coursework in emergency medical services or related field preferred. 

Valid driver's license.

Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

Salary : $57,595 - $74,880