EMS Training Officer - Full Time - Critical Care Paramedic Required

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do : respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

o Medical, Dental, Vision

o PTO

o Retirement Matching

o Tuition reimbursement

o Discount programs

o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

o Identity Theft Protection

o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Position Summary :

The EMS Training Officer is responsible for planning, developing, facilitating, and delivering the daily training and professional development of all EMS personnel and other public safety agencies as related to the EMS system. The Training Officer will collaborate with the Quality & Safety Officer and system leaders to recommend, develop and execute training and educational content, methods, and experiences designed to maximize individual learning, competency and positive outcomes. The Training Officer will model a safety-first culture, focused on delivering best-in-class patient care and customer service as determined by the policies, procedures, and standards of performance of Williamson Medical Center, in accordance with State regulations and accepted standards of care. The Training Officer will promote a supportive and encouraging work environment of continuous improvement and professional growth for every team member. The Training Officer must be able to provide, model, teach, guide, delegate, and manage direct patient care at the expert level for situations and incidents of all types while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Position Requirements :

Formal Education / Training :

Tennessee licensed Critical Care required

BLS certification at time of employment

ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of employment

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within six months of employment

Valid driver's license in the state of residency; must be insurable

EMS-related instructor credentials required

Associates degree preferred

EMS managerial and leadership experience preferred

Workplace Experience :

5 years' experience in 911 EMS position

2 years' experience of Lead EMS instructor experience preferred

Equipment and Skills Training :

Employees will participate in orientation and on-going education and in-service training for all types of learning; to include adult learning, clinical care, critical thinking, customer service, leadership, management, research, and resources used to effectively and efficiently accomplish each in the EMS environment. Employees are required to complete annual education and in-service training for all types of medical, trauma and behavioral emergencies and equipment used in all assessment, treatment and transportation of patients.

Physical Environment :

Office, classroom, ambulance, and various facilities throughout the county as needed.

Potentially high-risk environment. Duties are performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, disaster and mass casualty incidents. Patients may present with any of an unlimited number of diseases, illness, injuries, personalities and emotional states. Environment includes operations of, and performing work functions within emergency vehicles, including ambulances. Prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may also be encountered.

Physical Effort :

Must be able to utilize devices for patient movement, including all functions of ambulance stretcher, with 250-pound weight, with partner. Must be able to walk, crawl, stand, sit, climb, stoop, run and kneel to access patients. Must be able to carry patients and equipment over varying distances, terrain and up or down stairs. Must be able to carry the EKG monitor and jump bag unassisted.

Key Results : Attendance

Personal Development

Uniform & Appearance

Vehicle Operations

Actively leads, develops, executes, monitors, and maintains EMS system training.

Actively leads the development and execution of EMS system competencies as an integrated component of training.

Actively collaborates with the quality & safety officer, and other EMS system leaders to ensure an effective training program.

Actively leads, reviews and maintains monthly and annual reporting for the department, other public safety partners, ensuring compliance with local, state, and national requirements.

Actively leads, develops, and maintains the initial on-boarding academy process as well as remedial or licensure upgrade training.

Actively leads, develops and supports the FTO program, as well as any other internal or external instructors or associated resources.

Maintain proficiency with technologies associated with Job Responsibilities.

Develops and maintains high-quality collaborative working relationships with all the internal and external key stakeholders.