Lab Assistant
Job Classification
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: EMT certified- $19.45/hr, Paramedic certified- $25.21/hr
Employee category: Staff
FLSA status: Non-exempt
Position Details
Job Code: AA042PTNLAB
Department: Emergency Medical Education
Division: Health Professions
Reports to: EMS Lab Coordinator
Positions Supervised: N/A
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any location assigned by the appropriate
administrator
Job Purpose
Provide instructional support to faculty in lab sessions for EMR, EMT, and
Paramedic classes based on Kansas certification level. Multiple positions.
Position Description
Provide technical guidance in the performance of specific educational
tasks in EMR, EMT and/or Paramedic courses.
Set up and tear down practical skill, scenario stations.
Observe and document student performance of tasks assigned by the
instructor(s), (i.e., patient assessment, fracture management, running
scenarios and simulations).
Ensure safety practices are followed by students.
Follow required safety procedures in handling of needles and waste
products.
Monitor student use of college-owned simulation mannequins and equipment
used by students. Report when equipment is malfunctioning and needing
repair/replacement.
Enforce all rules and regulations of the program, college, and other
enforcement agencies that govern student practices of KCKCC students and
staff.
May consult with program faculty, staff, and students on scenario
development or revision.
Perform other duties as assigned by the respective supervisor or director.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of Anatomy/Physiology and pathophysiology related to the
appropriate certification level.
Knowledge of EMS operations and EMS medical/legal issues for their
certification level.
Demonstrated skill in managing patients experiencing medical and trauma
emergencies.
Ability to utilize various EMS equipment and procedures in managing
patients experiencing medical and trauma emergencies.
Ability to multi-task to meet multiple demands.
Ability to interact with the public and other staff.
Position Qualifications and/or Education
Minimum Qualifications and/or Education
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Certification by the Kansas Board of EMS as an EMT or Paramedic.
At least one (1) year experience providing emergency medical care in the
field setting.
Preferred Qualifications and/or Education
Associate degree or higher.
National Registry Certification as an EMT or Paramedic.
Three years or more experience providing emergency medical care in the
field setting.
Prior experience as an instructor or instructional assistant.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly required to talk to students or hear responses from students or faculty.
Regularly required to use close vision to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers to manage or feel objects such as tools, keyboards, mannequins, etc., and reach with hands and arms to push or pull equipment.
Regularly required to lift 100 pounds such as emergency bag, equipment mannequins, or books.
Occasionally required to bend, stoop, twist, reach, or climb more than the average person.
Work Schedule
Part-time, maximum of 29 hours per week with an average of 10 hours per week.
Lab instructors must work a minimum of 45 hours per semester to continue
employment.
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. Must
be able to workday and evening classes and an occasional weekend day to
participate in BEMS BLS Certification Exams.
To Apply
Visitwww. kckcc.eduand click onCAREERS for a list of
available positions.
Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date,
minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information
contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you
meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you
complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
If the position lists a required transcript (during the application
process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note
that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official
transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred
if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed.
If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your
transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection
committee.
Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or
shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master,
or Doctorate level degree.
Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a
discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically
attached (uploaded) to your application.
Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses
are required.
A college selection committee is responsible for application review and
interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by
the hiring manager.
Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for
employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to
administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job
functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the
only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees
will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform
any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job
description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in
responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
