PT EMS Skills Lab Aide

Salary: $20.72 Hourly
Location : Sierra Vista-Downtown Center, AZ
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2602158
Division: PT--Academics
Departments: PT--Academics - Nursing Allied Health
Opening Date: 04/29/2026
FLSA: Non-exempt
Remote Work Eligible: No
Pay Grade: NE05
Duration/Parameters: Part-time; Temporary


Position Summary
Position Summary: The part-time EMS Skills Lab Aid is responsible for assisting EMS Instructors in the classroom, clinical, vehicular and learning lab settings.

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Note: Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities : Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:
Assists EMS Instructors with preparation and training equipment set up
Assists with practical skills labs and examinations
Organizes and inventories medical supplies
Assists Clinical Coordinator with student visits during clinical rotations
Performs other related duties as assigned
General Expectations : Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Education and Experience; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience Requirements:

Current State of Arizona Paramedic/EMT


Current National Registry Paramedic/EMT Certification

One-year EMS experience
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures

Knowledge of accreditation and certifying agency's regulations and standards for EMS programs

Knowledge of EMS scope of practice

Knowledge of Emergency Medical/Paramedic profession

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner

Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work Environment: Work is primarily performed under limited supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical classroom, laboratory, office or online setting, with appropriate climate controls. Evening or weekend work may be required

Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important

Reports to: Director of EMS Programs
Part time and student positions are not benefit eligible