EMT Field Training Officer I *All Locations*
Job Description
Medtrans Ambulance is seeking motivated and experienced EMTs to serve as Field Training Officer I (EMT-FTO I) within the Operations team. The EMT-FTO I is responsible for performing the essential functions of an EMT while also serving as a mentor, trainer, and evaluator for newly hired personnel.
This role ensures that new employees are introduced to Medtrans’ standards of patient care, operational procedures, and compliance requirements. EMT-FTO I personnel promote a culture of safety, accountability, and professional development by modeling best practices and providing structured training and performance feedback in the field.
The EMT-FTO I works closely with the Director of Safety & Risk Management and Operations leadership to ensure that field training is delivered consistently and aligns with Medtrans operational standards, patient care expectations, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
Field Training & Mentorship
• Serve as a trainer during field training shifts for newly hired EMTs.
• Provide direct instruction on clinical skills, ambulance operations, patient care protocols, documentation standards, and safety procedures.
• Provide structured mentorship and coaching to trainees throughout the field training process.
• Demonstrate and reinforce Medtrans operational standards, patient care expectations, and professional conduct.
Trainee Evaluation & Documentation
• Evaluate trainee performance daily, identifying strengths, areas for improvement, and readiness for independent duty.
• Document trainee progress through Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP) reports, checklists, and written evaluations in accordance with company policy.
• Assist in developing performance improvement or remedial training plans when necessary.
• Communicate trainee progress and concerns to the Director of Safety & Risk Management as appropriate.
Operational Leadership & Compliance
• Model professional behavior and reinforce Medtrans policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and applicable EMS Agency regulations.
• Support supervisors by reporting performance, safety, or compliance concerns observed during training.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care across all field operations.
EMT Operational Duties
• Perform all responsibilities required of an EMT including patient assessment, Basic Life Support interventions, patient care documentation, and safe transport.
• Operate ambulance vehicles safely in accordance with Medtrans policies and applicable driving regulations.
• Ensure assigned ambulances are properly stocked, clean, and operationally ready at the beginning and end of each shift.
Training Program Participation
• Attend required EMT-FTO meetings.
• Participate in additional training sessions assigned by the Director of Safety & Risk Management.
• Support onboarding activities and other training initiatives as requested.