Part-Time Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant JobClassification 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 Visit and click on CAREERS 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Kansas City Kansas Community College.