EMT Lansing

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location:

Lansing - Mason, MI 48854

The primary duty of the Field Training Officer is to provide quality training and field orientation to assigned students, externs and/or assigned field personnel. They will also operate as a road paramedic or EMT.

• Know and support the Mission Statement, Policy/Procedures and MMR’s MMVs.
• Monitors the performance of assigned personnel. Corrects errors as necessary, provides training and feedback.
• Conducts "ride-alongs" with field operations personnel to directly observe patient care (as applicable) and customer service skills.
• Conducts "ride-alongs" with students to directly observe patient care (as applicable) and effective skills.
• Conducts new hire and student evaluations in a timely manner along with monthly documentation review as assigned.
• Advances patient care and documentation standards by maintaining education with the QA department and operations.
• Attends all education sessions required for FTOs by the QA department and local operations.
• Assists with orientation for new employees and conducts skills labs with new employees. Will recommend advancement as the orientee progresses.
• Agrees to frequent, FTO-targeted documentation auditing by the QA department to ensure patient care and documentation standards are maintained.
• Changes future documentation style and depth to comply with QA department goals.
• Works days, nights, specific shift bids, as needed, to fulfill operations needs with new employees. This is at the discretion of operations managers.
• Must pass any additional training required by the operations and/or QA department.
• Performs the duties as described in the EMT job description.
• Perform other teaching or continuing education as assigned.
• Obtain and maintain certification in emergency driving.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Currently licensed in the State of Michigan as an EMT-Basic.
• Possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver license and maintain an acceptable driving record as defined by MMR’s insurance carrier.
• Possess and maintain a current Healthcare Provider certification from American Heart Association.
• Obtain a trauma certification (PHTLS) within 6 months of employment.
• Obtain a pediatrics certification (PEPP or PALS) within 6 months of employment.
• Possess FEMA NIMS IC-100.b, 200.b, 700 & 800.b.
• Ability to perform well under the stress of emergent and often adverse conditions.
• Skilled in use of locator aids to find specific locations (maps, computerized mapping, directories, etc.).
• Advanced computer skills including the ability to utilize a computer PC with Windows operating system.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including but not limited to, copier, fax machine, scanner, monitor, multi-line telephone, printer, typewriter, and calculator.
• Skilled in typing and data entry.
• Ability to drive in accordance with MMR standards. Pass all driving examinations, both written and road tests.
• Ability to effectively express oneself in the English language, both verbally and written, in order to communicate with medical and lay personnel.
• Ability to respond politely and professionally to patients, patients’ families, hospital staff, bystanders and other emergency service workers.
• Must complete initial and annual Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 265 pounds (175 lb. patient and approximately 90 lb. stretcher) with assistance from one other qualified individual. (This ability is quantified through a physical ability test). Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 pounds, by yourself, at a waist high level and carry a distance without pausing. (This ability is quantified through a physical ability…