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A Field Training Officer (FTO) is an experienced or senior member of our organization who is responsible for the Field Training of all probationary level field employee as well as non-probationary level field employees. All FTO’s will fall under the supervision of the Field Office Manager in regard to their FTO.
duties and responsibilities. FTO requires extensive training beyond what is taught in a classroom setting. These men and women are our chosen tools to accomplish this task successfully.
The duties of the FTO are vast. They involve being a role model, teaching the field employee the policies of the company, teaching the employee how to correctly apply the concepts they learned in the classroom to field operations, and evaluating the employee on his or her progress in the program. New field employees will be expected to work with an FTO for a pre-determined amount of time, or until the FTO, in coordination with the CES Manager and Director of Operations, deems that employee suited for field duty.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensures the proper training and instruction of new employees ensuring adherence to Amtran policies, procedures, guidelines, directives, and standards.
- Examples to include:
- Stretcher Training
- CPR (if needed)
- Driver Training Checklist
- Sign off on EMS1 online training
- Examples to include:
- Responsible for remedial evaluations/training of current employees
- Ensures unit and crewmembers adhere to Amtran policies, procedures, guidelines, directives, and standards. Reports any deficiencies to the shift supervisor or Manager.
- Maintain a state of readiness and professionalism while on-duty.
- Maintain a professional appearance and conduct while in company uniform either on or off duty.
- Self-motivated and requires little supervision and direction.
- Performs other such duties as may be required.
Minimum FTO Qualifications:
- Preferred EMT / Paramedic with at least (1) year field experience (At least 6 months in current level of certification)
- Successful completion of application process to include recommendation letter.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of company Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
- Knowledge of company medical director approved Protocols
- Knowledge of local area and ability to read and interpret local maps.
Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand medical terminology.
- Demonstrated ability to write reports, and correspondence.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions regarding patient care, Amtran operations and other customer service issues.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer systems including PCR reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize basic computer skills including MS Office
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, and train subordinates effectively through positive attitude and compassion.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at all levels, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to represent Amtran and other team members as an EMS professional.
Requirements:
- Required to attend meetings.
- Required to maintain a flexible schedule for different shift deployments
- Required to maintain a file free of written disciplinary actions.
- Required to attend all training classes relevant to field supervision.
- Prompt and regular attendance at work and mandatory meetings
DISCLAIMER:
The information provided in these descriptions have been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within these jobs. It is not designed to be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees, assigned to these jobs. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the jobs and to designate other functions as essential at any time. These job descriptions are not an employment agreement or contract.
