Paramedic Field Training Officer - Full Time

Company: Valley Health
Location: Winchester
Posted on: April 28, 2025

Job Description:

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VMT-WINCHESTER - 507201
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift

Pay Grade

115
Job Description

Follows Employee and Patient Safety practices including Utilizes approved methods and devices in the lifting, moving, and transfer of patients 100 percent of the time, to assure no injuries to patients, self, coworkers, families, or other professionals. Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment, in compliance with policies and OSHA regulations 100 percent of the time. Follows hand washing procedure 100 percent of the time. Completes annual respiratory fit test screening as scheduled.

Follows clinical care standards such as: Serves as the attendant in charge on ALS or BLS ambulance transports as appropriate. Maintains requested level of transport (ALS/BLS/SCT), unless under the direction of referring physician to do otherwise. Provides clinical care to the acutely ill or injured patient that meets or exceeds standards of care, as defined by national, state, local, or division protocols. Adheres to clinical documentation standards and protocols 100 percent of the time. Responsible for following all policies and procedures related to the security of controlled medications. Demonstrates leadership and coaching skills when interacting with fellow employees. Communicates effectively and appropriately with management, physicians, nurses, and fellow employees in interpreting the signs and symptoms of patient conditions, clarifying patient needs, and verifying physician's orders. Manages the care and transfer of emergent patients so as to assure all avoidable delays in assuming care are minimized, as measured by the average on-scene time as compared to station peers for the preceding 12 months.

Field training officer functions: Serves as a mentor to new and current employees providing initial instruction, evaluation, and remediation. Completes all field evaluation forms and check off sheets, submitting same in a timely manner. Assists with delivering continuing education topics or skills labs as requested. Assists with performing annual competency evaluations as requested. Serves as a member of a committee or leads special projects as requested.

Daily Operations / Preparations / Resource Utilization / Time Management: Completes all required vehicle check-off forms, accurately identifying and correcting any critical deficiencies prior to beginning duties. Observes for needed maintenance and repairs to vehicles and equipment, reports same in written format to immediate supervisor or other designated individual as requested. Returns vehicle to state of readiness after each call. Returns vehicle to complete state of readiness at the conclusion of assigned shift, including washing exterior, restocking any supplies needed to return to par levels, refueling vehicle to full, and cleaning the interior of the ambulance. Recommends replacement or repair of equipment and supplies to the Station Manager as needed. Operates all equipment in accordance with manufacturer's direction and as illustrated in the related competency as appropriate. Completes all needed station duties related to inventory control, cleanliness, and sanitation. Completes all required clinical and billing documentation prior to departing from shift, with all related material legibly scanned, attached and labeled 100 percent of the time. Utilizes expeditious and accurate route planning to assure minimal travel time between points of origin and destination. Complies with enroute (chute) time standards 100 percent of the time. Manages the timely transfer of care at the receiving facility as measured by average drop-off time for all transports, as compared to peers. (Arrive at destination, until available)

Patient / Customer Service: Meet or exceed station goals for patient satisfaction as measured by most recent 2 quarters of satisfaction data. Meet or exceed station goals for referral satisfaction, as measured by the response to the rating of overall quality of care. Seeks and acts upon opportunities to provide extraordinary service to our referral customers, patients, and families as evidenced by direct observation, patient /customer thank-you notes, Starsgrams, or other recognition.

Continuing Education / Ongoing Professional Development: Maintains all required certifications without need for specially scheduled classes or accommodation from Valley Health. If dual-state or greater certified, maintains this level of certification on an ongoing basis. Completes continuing education classes on an ongoing basis. Completes all recertification documentation and presents to the Training Manager 30 days prior to due date for any required signatures. Successfully completes Annual Mandatory Training by Feb 1 each year. Attends and actively participates in station employee meetings when not already scheduled to work for VMT.

Adheres to safe driving performance standards.

Experience
2 years in Healthcare/Medical - Paramedic

Certification & Licensures
Paramedic for primary state required

Paramedic for secondary state within 12 months of hire date or 10/1/2016, whichever is later required

Valid driver's license required

Have been employed by VMT for one year required

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart --Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required *

Must satisfy the requirements for and maintain a valid driver's license.

Must satisfy the requirements for a DOT equivalent physical examination to obtain and maintain a Medical Examiner's Certificate, as well as submit to periodic drug screenings, as defined by applicable federal, state, and VH policies & regulations.

Current state EMS certification for primary state of assignment (EMT - basic or equivalent) certification required.

Certification and ability to provide care at that level in approved secondary state.

EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operators Certificate) or approved equivalent required.

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) course completion or approved equivalent required.

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) course completion or approved equivalent required within six months of employment.

* New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age.

Basic level ability navigating in Microsoft Windows and ability to accurately gather and enter data into an electronic medical record in a timely manner.

Must have and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to the company's insurance carrier.

Must be able to accurately perform pharmacological calculations.

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Physical Demands
10 A Emergency Medical

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .

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