Interim LT

Job Posting: Interim Paramedic Lieutenant (summary of position description)

Ute Pass Regional Health Service District is seeking qualified internal candidates for the position of Interim Paramedic Lieutenant. This temporary leadership assignment is designed to support day-to-day operations while providing structured leadership development and professional growth opportunities.

This role is ideal for Paramedics who are interested in leadership development, supporting operational excellence, and gaining experience in a supervised leadership capacity.

Position Type

Temporary / Interim Leadership Assignment
Non-Exempt

Appointment Duration: Through the end of Q1 2026
Reports To: Paramedic Captain

Appointment to this role does not guarantee placement into a permanent Lieutenant position.

Position Overview

In addition to fulfilling all duties of the Paramedic role, the Interim Paramedic Lieutenant supports the Paramedic Captain in daily shift operations and serves as an operational and professional role model. This position reflects a transition from individual provider responsibility toward organizational leadership, while operating within clearly defined interim parameters.

The Interim Lieutenant is expected to demonstrate sound judgment, maintain elevated professional standards, and recognize when guidance or escalation is appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Paramedic Captain, the Interim Paramedic Lieutenant will:

• Assist with daily shift coordination and provider assignments


• Support staffing decisions and operational flow


• Serve as a clinical and operational role model


• Support adherence to clinical guidelines, documentation standards, and patient safety practices


• Provide mentorship and informal performance feedback


• Support Field Training Officer (FTO) operations and onboarding processes


• Identify operational concerns and escalate issues appropriately


• Participate in shift briefings, debriefings, and operational planning

This role does not include independent disciplinary authority or final ranking authority.

Leadership Expectations

Candidates selected for this interim role are expected to:

• Demonstrate professionalism and leadership maturity on and off duty


• Maintain appropriate supervisory boundaries


• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally


• Utilize the chain of command appropriately


• Seek guidance or escalate concerns when situations exceed scope or comfort level

Asking for support and consultation is considered appropriate leadership behavior.

Eligibility Requirements

• Current Paramedic in good standing


• Demonstrated professionalism and cultural alignment


• No active corrective action within the past year


• Demonstrated interest in leadership development


• Field Training Officer experience

Preferred, but not required:

• Prior committee, project, or informal leadership experience


• Formal leadership education or training

Evaluation & Outcome

Performance will be evaluated at the conclusion of the interim term based on leadership consistency, communication, judgment, follow-through, and impact on team culture.

At the end of the interim assignment, outcomes may include:

• Extension of the interim role


• Return to the previous position without penalty or stigma

Completion of the interim role is recognized as a professional development contribution regardless of outcome.