Advanced Skills Lab Assistant, Emergency Medical Service Professions

Advanced Skills Laboratory Assistant

The Advanced Skills Laboratory Assistant is a critical instructional support role within the Emergency Medical Services Professions (EMSP) department. This position assists in the facilitation and supervision of hands-on clinical and scenario-based paramedic laboratory sessions in alignment with national EMS education standards and collegiate-level outcomes. The Lab Assistant contributes to the development of competent, compassionate, and skilled entry-level paramedics by maintaining clinical realism, ensuring lab safety, and upholding the educational goals of Tyler Junior College. This is a part-time position and can work up to 18 hours per week.

What You Will Do

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise students during advanced paramedic skills labs and simulations under the guidance of lead faculty.
• Informing students of student learning outcomes relating to the skills being observed.
• Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and mentorship in clinical skill performance, critical thinking, and patient care scenarios.
• Demonstrate competency-based EMS skills consistent with the national and state scope of practice.
• Assist in setup, breakdown, and inventory of simulation and clinical lab environments, ensuring equipment readiness and cleanliness.
• Reinforce professional behavior, clinical standards, and safety protocols in a simulated patient care setting.
• Support student remediation efforts and lab-based assessments as assigned by program faculty.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to contribute to a cohesive, inclusive, and high-performing academic EMS team.
• Promote a positive and professional learning environment aligned with the mission of Tyler Junior College and the EMSP department.

Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of paramedic-level clinical skills and prehospital procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with diverse student populations.
• Commitment to student learning and educational excellence.
• Professionalism, reliability, and respect for academic protocol.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback while encouraging student growth.
• Organizational and time management skills to assist with multi-tasking and classroom transitions.
• Familiarity with EMS simulation equipment and scenario facilitation (preferred but not required).

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct supervision

Work Environment: The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings, with exposure to machinery noise and regular duties required outside of standard business hours.

Physical Demands: Sitting, walking, standing, typing, pushing, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs

Travel Required: No

If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record

Who You Are

Required Education

• Certificate of Proficiency as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NREMT-P)

Required Experience

• Minimum of 6 months of current, active field experience as a NREMT-P or Licensed Paramedic

Required Credentials/Licensures

• Current Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Paramedic licensure
• BLS, ACLS & PALS provider

Preferred Credentials/Licensure

• NREMT-P
• ACLS & PALS instructor
• BLS

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of current, active field experience as a NREMT-P or Licensed Paramedic
• Demonstrated proficiency in performing and teaching ALS-level procedures in prehospital environments

Additional Job-Specific Requirements

• Must be willing to work flexible hours (may include some evening hours)

Additional Information

Expectations

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.
• Will have contact in person, by email, or by phone with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

Note: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above, including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.

This is a security-sensitive position. Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.