Lab Skills Assistant, EMT

 Lab Skills Assistant, EMT

Department: Emergency Medical Technology

Location: College-Wide

Reports To:  Program Director, EMT

Recruitment Type:  External/Internal 

Requisition ID: req6572 

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Will vary depending on the course schedule for the academic term: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 am – 1:00pm or 8:30am to 3:30pm; OR Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30 am to 4 pm

Number of Openings:  0

Job Description:

  SUMMARY

Serves as a departmental resource and provides assistance to EMT faculty and students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists EMT faculty in instructing lab skills for courses in Emergency Medical Technology to meet minimum instructor student ratio required by EMT program accreditation
• Responsible for set up and operation of the training lab
• Assists faculty with student based EMT projects
• Interface with the industry advisory board
• Assists the faculty in evaluation of student techniques for grade
• Collaborates with students and faculty to deliver courses
• Assists with the maintenance and cleanliness of EMT labs
• Exhibits patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Certified or licensed for at least three of the last five years as an EMS provider, registered nurse or physician assistant
• Possess a current and valid certificate to practice as an EMS provider or holds a current and valid Ohio license to practice as a registered nurse or a physician assistant
• AHA BLS Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Possess working knowledge of EMT concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Possess intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to diagnose and facilitate minor equipment repairs
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as directed
• Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
• Time Utilization

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS            

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Services, Science or a related field
• Registered Nurse Licensed in Ohio, with background in Emergency Nursing or Critical Care
• Physician’s Assistant Licensed in Ohio, with background in Emergency or Critical Care
• State of Ohio EMS Instructor or Assistant EMS Instructor certification
• Minimum of five years of field experience as a Paramedic in Ohio
• ACLS and PALS Instructor Certification
• ITLS or AMLS Instructor Certification
• Demonstrated experience as classroom lecturer and lab instructor in EMT, Advanced EMT,