What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Training Officer | EMT-Basic position at Stadium Medical, Inc.?
HIRING TIME LINE:
Please put an application in by midnight of the 27th of January, completed with a letter of interest. Interviews for this position will be held from the 28th of January to the 31st of January between the hours of 1400-1700. Applicants who will be accepted for the position will know by the 7th of February 2025.
WHY ADVANCE YOUR CLINICAL CAREER?
Impact and Mentorship: As an FTO, you have the opportunity to positively influence the next generation of EMS professionals. You'll play a pivotal role in their development, helping them acquire essential skills and knowledge that will shape their careers and their ability to provide excellent patient care.
Professional Growth: Serving as an FTO allows you to deepen your own expertise and knowledge base. Teaching others often requires revisiting foundational concepts and staying current with best practices, keeping your skills sharp and relevant.
Leadership Development: FTO roles provide leadership experience in a structured setting. You'll learn how to effectively guide and motivate others, cultivate teamwork, and manage challenging situations—all valuable skills that can enhance your career progression.
Contribution to Organizational Success: FTOs contribute significantly to the success and reputation of their organization. By ensuring that new recruits and existing team members perform at high standards, you directly impact the quality of care delivered to patients and the overall efficiency of operations.
- Personal Satisfaction: Many FTOs find deep satisfaction in seeing their trainees grow and succeed. Knowing that you've played a role in preparing competent and compassionate healthcare providers can be incredibly fulfilling.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Two BLS providers to support our Denver team. One BLS provider to support our Colorado Springs team.
Strong leadership qualities and excellent communication skills to inspire, motivate, and foster teamwork.
- Elevated approach to professionalism.
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Dedication to maintaining high standards of patient care, professionalism, and adherence to protocols.
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and guide trainees through challenging situations.
Proficiency in managing training schedules, documentation, and evaluations with attention to detail.
Exemplary conduct, ethics, and integrity in all interactions and responsibilities.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with advancements in EMS practices.
Support of agency initiatives, ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, management, and stakeholders.
Genuine enthusiasm for educating and supporting the growth of fellow EMS professionals.
SCHEDULE: Trainees will mirror shift schedule of candidate. Full time equivalency preferred, however a minimum monthly shift commitment of 50 hours is required for part time consideration. 75% of scheduled shifts required to be on a transport ambulance, and/or New Employee Orientation (NEO) modules. Candidates are required to proctor NEO on rotations as their team is scheduled. Regularly scheduled field shifts that fall on these NEO weeks will be backfilled.
COMPENSATION: $1 per hour on top of base rate, applicable for all hours worked, regardless of the trainee's presence.
MINIMUM EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Current state EMS certification, with a minimum of two (2) years full time equivalent experience outside the agency, and/or three (3) months within the agency. Full time position preferred. Proven track record of exceptional patient care and clinical expertise, exceeding organizations performance standards. Prior experience in training and mentoring, preferably as an FTO or similar role. Strong communication skills and the ability to provide constructive feedback effectively. Flexibility to work varying shifts and locations as needed.
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Licenses & Certifications
Required- IV
- EMT-Basic
Skills
Preferred- Ultimate Kronos Group
- Google Suite
- ESO
- Computer Literacy
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Motivations
Preferred- Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
