Paramedic Field Training Officer (FTO)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide structured field training and mentorship to probationary and existing field employees in accordance with AmeriPro EMS policies, procedures, and standards.
• Evaluate employee performance, document progress, and coordinate with administrative staff to determine field readiness and program completion.
• Conduct remedial training and performance improvement for current employees as needed.
• Review patient care reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with approved medical protocols.
• Participate in the review, development, and implementation of patient care protocols and operational guidelines.
• Ensure completion of required daily, weekly, and monthly unit check-offs and maintain operational readiness of units and crews.
• Serve as a professional role model by maintaining high standards of appearance, conduct, readiness, and interpersonal communication while on and off duty.
• Support supervisory operations by reporting deficiencies, enforcing compliance, and assuming acting supervisory responsibilities when assigned in the absence of a Shift Supervisor or Shift Lieutenant.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
• Reach with hands and arms;
• Talk or hear;
• Frequently is required to stand and walk;
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, stand, or balance;
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 180 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 300 pounds with assistance from others;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• Previous EMT work experience;
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and/or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) training;
• Certification & Licensure Requirements:
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent qualification;
• Current State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification / licensure in good standing;
• Current National Registry NREMT certification (if required by state);
• Current CPR BLS certification;
• Valid State driver's license;
• FEMA IS Certifications (IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800);
• Strong people skills and proven ability to collaborate in a team;
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to comprehend and execute instructions in English.