Part-Time Emergency Medical Service, Lab Assistant

Summary

An Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Lab Assistant works with students to provide appropriate learning experiences that enhance students' knowledge and facilitate their application of theoretical knowledge in clinical/skills practice.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Instruct and supervise a diverse population of students in the lab and/or hospital setting at various times and locations
• Provide direct supervision of designated students requiring attendance in the clinical setting and availability to the students at all times during clinical rotation
• Consistently demonstrate clinical competence in the area of practice
• Assess and suggest appropriate learning exercises available to the student within program objectives
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Foster and maintain regular communication with faculty regarding student progress according to program objectives
• Assess students' lab skill/clinical performance through a range of measurement activities
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

The incumbent typically works in a lab environment and uses simulated and genuine EMS equipment as needed to instruct students. The incumbent also works in a hospital setting when precepting students.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand for long periods, walk, run, reach, bend, and lift up to ninety (90) pounds.

Certifications required:

• Certified TDSHS Paramedic Certification
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
• Current ACLS Provider Certification

Experience required:

• Minimum one (1) year experience as a TDSHS Paramedic at a 911 EMS service

Other requirements:

• Demonstrates clinical competence as a paramedic
• A desire to teach
• Excellent communication skills
• Maintenance of uncompromised state licensure/certification

Bilingual English/Spanish