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The FTEP Specialist may assist field personnel with patient care for EMSA as a paramedic. The FTEP Specialist should strive to achieve and maintain high levels of patient care and clinical performance. The medical and clinical performance standards will be by documented protocols, practices, and Medical Control Board directives; in the best medical interest of the patient and confined to the scope of practice for an EMT-Paramedic for the State of Oklahoma.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- College education is preferred but not required.
- Possess and maintain Oklahoma Department of Health EMT-Paramedic certification.
- Possess and maintain National Registry EMT-Paramedic certification.
- Possess and maintain all certifications as required by EMSA, OMD, and the Medical Control Board. These certifications include the following:
- CPR credentials (as defined by the Office of the Medical Director)
- Hazardous Materials (First Responder level)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (as defined by the Office of the Medical Director)
- ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 – ability to obtain ICS 300 and 400.
- Possess and maintain current Oklahoma motor vehicle operator’s license and be within company guidelines. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age with no more than two (2) vehicle contacts in the past three (3) years and (0) within the past six months.
- All PM credentialing requirements to include:
- Twelve (12) months continuous field experience in this EMS system at PM credential. immediately prior to initial and/or continuing credential as PM FTO.
- Annual PM written protocol proficiency exam score of 85% or higher.
- No current clinical care reviews of clinical errors deemed serious by OMD personnel.
- Successful completion of 10-hour clinical rotation in Emergency Department or Field with System Chief Medical Officer(s) or an OMD PM.
- Completion and submission of the FTO, District Chief Level Officers, and CE/QI Candidate Form to OMD.
Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screen to the satisfaction of the organization.
Essential Functions of the Position
- Evaluate FTEP program metrics to ensure organizational goals and program KPIs are met.
- Collaborate with Clinical Services staff to train and evaluate all recruits in preparation for independent practice.
- Coordinate performance evaluations in collaboration with members of the senior leadership team for program applications and ongoing performance metrics.
- To train newly appointed FTOs and preceptors in preparation for their new duties.
- Work in collaboration with operations to improve operational and clinical performance by attending meetings to include FOS and OPRH meetings and others as assigned.
- Review Daily Observation Reports (DORs) and identify deficiencies and create remedial plans to improve performance and operational metrics.
- Manage and evaluate SEGs, phase book, and task book for program and organizational effectiveness.
- Provide initial, continuing, and leadership training to FTOs, preceptors, and academic preceptor.
- Conduct themselves in an ethical, professional manner and project a positive/system image.
- Work with field team members, physicians, nurses, public safety agencies, the public, and other allied healthcare professionals as the need arises.
- Works with EMSA leadership to ensure the program and participants are meeting HR best practices and organizational policies and procedures.
- Maintains and coordinates recruit field schedule.
- Works closely with QA/QI and EMSA leadership to initiate investigations for clinical, behavior, or compliance issues.
- Follow medical care practices as documented in MCB/OMD Paramedic protocols and as mandated by the Medical Director. The scope of medical practice will be confined to medical practice as defined by the Oklahoma Department of Health unless otherwise specified by directives or protocols from the Medical Director.
- Provide the highest level of EMS care for various types of incidents.
- Adhere to the vehicle assignment and use policy.
- System clinical surveillance to ensure MCB/OMD protocols and directives are being followed.
- Take clinical on-call notifications when scheduled.
- Respond to calls for crew assistance and patient care as needed.
- Respond to or intercept BLS needing ALS upgrades as needed.
- Provide real-time immediate clinical feedback to team members.
- Respond to major incidents to act as a medical resource for clinicians and partner agencies.
- Operate as the Medical branch chief as outlined in NIMS during mass casualty incidents when requested.
- Provide EOS documentation daily.
Punctuality and regular, predictable, reliable, consistent attendance is essential. Other essential functions include professionalism, the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing), maintaining confidentiality, exercising sound judgment, being adaptable and flexible, following safety and compliance protocols, being accountable, complying with the Code of Conduct, organizational policies, procedures, practices, and expectations, and performing the core duties of the position either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Other Functions of the Position
Performs other job-related duties, functions, tasks and responsibilities as assigned, which may vary based on evolving organizational needs and priorities. These responsibilities are not considered essential functions of the position and may be modified or reassigned to accommodate individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
- A working knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and usage as required.
- Spelling and usage must meet with the approval of the Medical Director and the Director of Clinical Services.
- Ability to read and interpret written documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position does not have supervisory or management responsibilities of other employees.
Physical Demands
- There is lifting and moving of patients and equipment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use the hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
- The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste and smell.
- The employee must lift in conjunction with the partner or assist in moving and/or balancing up to 250 pounds and occasionally lift, move, and/or balance up to 350 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Maintain physical condition to enable proper performance of assigned job functions as determined by company policy.
Work Environment
- The work has a high-stress environment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside-weather conditions.
- The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
- The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.