The EMS Field Training Officer assures the citizens and visitors of Wake County receive prompt, compassionate, clinically excellent emergency medical care in a highly reliable, efficient and professional manner with a specific focus on the training, education, precepting and evaluation of emergency medical series personnel at all credential levels. The EMS Field Training Officer directly manages and evaluates probationary employees and employees needing remedial work. In addition, they provide direct delivery of training material through small group and one-on-one sessions. A successful candidate is someone with a high level of critical thinking, problem solving, multitasking ability, prioritization and interpersonal skills as well as communication skills both written and verbal. In addition, candidates should possess in-depth emergency medical services knowledge and advance skills. Key Responsibilities:Perform advanced life support skills utilizing liberal standing order protocols to guide patient care. Provide comfort and compassion to patients and family. Interview and assess patients, family members and bystanders to assist in the development of a patient care plan. Lift and carry equipment, stretchers and patients to facilitate response to and transport patients. Effectively and efficiently utilize technology such as in-vehicle navigation, laptop computers, biomedical equipment, computer aided dispatch, online education portals, online evaluation software, etc. Evaluate employee performance through direct observation and review of clinical and operational performance reports. Draft employee evaluations and plan and conduct effective meetings related to employee performance. Effectively and respectfully communicate to individuals and groups in both written and verbal form. Develop employee goals/expectations and assist employees with implementation of these goals and/or achieving these expectations. Coordinate with the Division of Professional Development, FTEP Coordinator and others in the evaluation and management of new employees or employees being remediated. Act as a mediator and interpret and enforce policies, protocols and work standards. Plan, schedule and conduct meetings. Safely and respectfully operate an emergency vehicle in both non-emergency and emergency mode at all times of day and in all types of weather. Understand scene management and the Incident Command System. Must be able to effectively operate within an Incident Command System. Must also be able to direct the work of others in a collaborative and cooperative manner. Regularly attend and participate in training. Instruct and evaluate employees on clinical skills and simulations. Other Responsibilities:Participate in community outreach and public education events. Participate in various department specific committees regarding decisions on protocols, equipment, vehicles, uniforms, etc.