EMT Lieutenant/Field Training Officer (FTO-Basic)

Allegiance Mobile Health of Center, Texas is looking to hire EMT Lieutenant/Field Training Officers (FTO-Basic)

SUMMARY: The EMT Lieutenant/Field Training Officer (FTO) is responsible for the structured clinical and operational onboarding, training, evaluation, and professional development of all clinical personnel. The FTO serves as a clinical role model, educator, and evaluator, ensuring trainees demonstrate competency in clinical care, operational performance, professional conduct, and adherence to medical direction and organizational standards.

The FTO functions as a key extension of the agency's clinical education and quality framework, providing objective assessments, coaching, and documentation throughout the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Responsibilities include, but not limited to)

Clinical Education & Mentorship

• Provide direct field-based instruction, coaching, and mentorship to EMT trainees during assigned training phases and providers who are need clinical remediation.
• Support educational activities developed by the Department of Clinical Practice
• Reinforce evidence-based clinical practice, clinical judgment, and protocol adherence under real-world conditions.
• Model professional behavior, ethical decision-making, and patient-centered care.

Evaluation & Documentation

• Conduct ongoing formative and summative evaluations of trainee performance using approved evaluation tools.
• Objectively assess clinical competency, operational readiness, communication skills, and professionalism.
• Accurately complete and submit all required FTO documentation within established timelines.
• Identify performance gaps and participate in the development of remediation plans when indicated.
• Ensures all necessary patient care and billing documentation is completed within specified timeframes and consults with leadership, verifying that outstanding field providers' charts are complete.

Operational & System Integration

• Ensure trainees understand agency policies, procedures, and operational expectations.
• Facilitate trainee integration into shift operations, team dynamics, and interagency interactions.
• Serve as a liaison between trainees, Operational, and DCP leadership as appropriate.
• Cooperates with other members of the management team to continuously improve service
• Assists in the verification that all units are clean, stocked, and in working order
• Verifies that stations and equipment are clean, well kept, and in working order

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Provide feedback to Operational and DCP leadership regarding trends, training gaps, or system-level improvement opportunities.
• Participate in FTO meetings, calibration sessions, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain familiarity with current Clinical Operational Guidelines (COGs), scope of practice, and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to develop, teach, coach, and evaluate adult learners in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Strong clinical judgment and situational awareness.
• Effective interpersonal communication and conflict management skills.
• Ability to balance patient care responsibilities with training duties.
• Commitment to fairness, consistency, and accountability in evaluations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform all essential EMT job functions, including lifting, carrying, and patient movement.
• Ability to work in high-stress, unpredictable environments for extended periods.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Texas DSHS EMT certification in good standing
• Valid state driver's license and ability to maintain an insurable MVR.
• Good standing with DCP-approved credentialing requirements
• AHA Instructor within 12 months of hire
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