EMS Field Training Officer / Lieutenant

Person County Government is seeking a highly motivated, experienced EMS professional to serve as a Field Training Officer (Lieutenant) within the EMS Division. This position provides an important leadership role in developing, evaluating, and preparing EMS personnel to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality emergency medical services to the community. The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy. If the position you are applying for requires a degree, education verification will be required as part of the hiring process. Resume, cover letter and certifications required. This position will have built-in overtime. The shift cycle is 24 hours on and 72 hours off. The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Plans, coordinates, delivers and documents EMS Education courses at the basic and advanced levels for EMS divisional employees on an assigned shift. Provides input to employee performance evaluations related to training/education status. Responsible for the coordination, implementation and supervision of the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) on an assigned shift. Prepares EMS related instructional content and conducts training, or arranges training by others, on various topics relevant to the work of employees and documents training conducted. Collaborates with the EMS Education Coordinator and the Field Medical Officer to address training issues and/or scope of practice issues, conducts and oversees remediation programs for EMS employees on an assigned shift with noted skills or knowledge deficiencies. Participates in the Division Performance Improvement Program to identify trends in care delivery and present solutions to improve deficiencies. Responsible for ensuring that education requirements of the Infection Control Program, Hazardous Materials Program and Health Information Portability and Accountability/ Patient Privacy Program on an assigned shift remain current. Serves as a Basic Infection Control Officer for the EMS Division. Assists in the hiring and evaluation process for potential new employees. Participates with federal, state, regional, and local EMS agencies to enhance EMS education; serves on committees, boards, or other activities engaged in determining goals, objectives, and policies for EMS education. Researches emerging trends, techniques and procedures in emergency medicine and adult education delivery. Functions as the acting Field Medical Officer to an assigned shift when necessary due to vacancies. Responds to emergency calls in a an ambulance and performs necessary rescue work in accordance with established protocols for Basic and Advanced Life Support; administers necessary emergency medical care, including the use of, but not limited to: transport ventilators, intravenous infusion pumps, suction units, immobilization equipment, syringes and medications, cardiac monitors/defibrillator/pacers, video laryngoscopes and other advanced airway equipment, and automatic chest compression devices. Performs emergency medical acts in accordance with protocols established by the department and the County’s Medical Director; administers cardiac and narcotic medications via intravenous line, administers specified solutions by intravenous infusion, performs pulmonary ventilations and obtains EKG’s for cardiac diagnostics. May be required to work in the County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or Mobile EOC or conduct other emergency support function (ESF) duties as required. Performs related work as assigned.