Field Training Officer
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Job overview
Global Medical Response is hiring a Field Training Officer. The Field Training Officer (FTO) at Global Medical Response in Pikeville, KY provides high‑quality patient care while training, mentoring, and evaluating new and existing EMS personnel, ensuring clinical excellence, operational readiness, and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Key focus areas include Train and mentor probationary employees, EMS students, and personnel requiring remedial support, Evaluate employee performance through observation, skills assessment, and documentation, and Support daily and weekly scheduling needs as directed.
Important skills include Patient Care, Training, Coaching, Evaluating Employee Performance, Documentation, and Scheduling.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Field Training Officer (FTO) - EMT/Paramedic
Location: Pikeville, KY
The Field Training Officer (FTO) provides highquality patient care while training, mentoring, and evaluating new and existing EMS personnel. This role ensures clinical excellence, operational readiness, and adherence to all regulatory and company standards.
Essential Duties
Train and mentor probationary employees, EMS students, and personnel requiring remedial support.
Evaluate employee performance through observation, skills assessment, and documentation.
Support daily and weekly scheduling needs as directed.
Submit timely progress reports to Operations Supervisors and the Operations Manager.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, medical direction, and company policies.
Promote safe operations, quality patient care, and strong customer service.
Verify ambulances and stations are clean, stocked, and operationally ready.
Assist with equipment testing, evaluation, and selection.
Participate in community education, safety initiatives, and internal training programs.
Conduct onboarding for new EMTs/Paramedics, including policies, protocols, skills checks, and company culture.
Support New Employee Orientation and ensure compliance with medical direction requirements.
Deliver ongoing safety training as directed by Corporate Safety Management.
Maintain accurate records of employee certifications.
Review and mentor EMT/Paramedic students as a preceptor.
Ensure all patient care and billing documentation meets standards and is completed on time.
Collaborate with Operations and Communications to ensure report accuracy before shift completion.
Represent the company professionally with internal teams, partner agencies, and community stakeholders.
Participate in FTO meetings and assist with special projects as assigned.
Support and uphold GMR/Lifeguard philosophies, policies, and core behaviors.
Qualifications
Experience
Minimum 6 months of employment
Driving record meeting GMR standards
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of all required GMR training modules
Licenses & Certifications
Current state EMT or Paramedic license
Valid state driver's license
Current AHA CPR/BLS certification
Why Choose Lifeguard?Lifeguard Ambulance Serviceis one ofGlobal Medical Response's (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world atwww.AtaMomentsNotice.com.
GMR'sCore Behaviors-keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable-uniteour teamsand set us apart in emergency medical services.
EEO Statement
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.
Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.
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EOE including Veterans and Disabled
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
59531
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