Instructional Assistant – Emergency Medical Technician; EMT

Position Title Instructional Assistant – Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Classification Title Temporary PT Hourly

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit $30.00/hr

Open Until Filled Yes

Open For  Academic Year

Position Type/Employee Class Temporary PT Hourly

Instructor Status Not applicable

FLSA Status

Instructional Assistants will assist the EMT course director in the education and evaluation of student performance in the lab experience.

• Assist with instruction in the EMT course lab under the direction of the EMT course director.
• Cooperate with other College personnel including the EMS program director in all aspects of the paramedic lab environment.

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform these essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Thorough knowledge in the field of EMT within the field of out-of-hospital emergency medicine
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics.
• Visual ability, corrected, to enable instructor to observe, direct, and supervise students in classroom situations.
• Familiarity with and ability to operate or oversee the operation of audio-visual equipment, including overhead projectors, film, sound systems, video, television, interactive video and audio equipment including computer-controlled mixed media presentations.
• Ability to operate or oversee the operation of computers and other written materials.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with others, using the English language, with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services. Familiarity with and ability to remain in communication with the Program Director, and other program staff and faculty on a regular basis.
• Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
• Ability to work with EMS Program Director, faculty, Department Chair, Instructional Dean and other COCC staff at all levels.
• Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations, as required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.

Work hours are determined by the supervisor and vary based on business needs and locations. Position assignments may be assigned an alternate schedule to service the campus needs. Work will primarily be performed inside classroom/lab settings with occasional outdoor activities. Extended standing required. Lifting of objects under 50 lbs. frequently needed with objects weighing over 100 lbs. t be able to climb, kneel, stoop, crawl, and crouch.

Individuals must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. Requires near visual acuity to read written materials, write and read computer screens. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability, for ordinary conversations.

All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or…