PT EMS Skills Lab Aide

Position Summary

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

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.

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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.

• 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

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.

• 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 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 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

• 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

Director of EMS Programs