Lab Assistant - Paramedic; Part-time​/Temporary

Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean of Health Professions
, the Paramedic Lab Assistant supports the Paramedic Program by assisting with laboratory preparation and clean‑up, providing instructional assistance, and supporting students during clinical and lab experiences. This position requires professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work with students in a clinical and academic setting.

• Assist with preparation and clean‑up of laboratory sessions.
• Support students in the assigned clinical site and/or campus lab.
• Oversee clinical experiences for students enrolled in the Paramedic Program, traveling to clinical sites two to three days per week as needed.
• Adhere to applicable accreditation standards, college policies, and program curricula.
• Deliver safe, competent, and consistent instruction to students.
• Demonstrate professionalism in appearance, timeliness, institutional policies, conflict management, ethical judgment, self‑directed learning, professional growth, and interactions with patients, the public, and healthcare professionals.
• Support the lead instructor using effective adult learning techniques, including demonstrations, skills training, quizzing, and class discussions.
• Provide basic academic counseling and guidance to help students achieve learning goals.
• Assist in evaluating student performance according to established standards and criteria.
• Maintain communication with the Program Director and instructors.
• Provide appropriate supervision to students during clinical rotations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Tennessee Paramedic License in good standing (no history of revocation, denial, or suspension).
• At least two (2) years of experience providing advanced life support in a prehospital or emergency department setting.
• Current endorsements in trauma, cardiac, and pediatric care courses.

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or higher in a related field from an accredited institution.
• One or more years of teaching or instructional experience.
• Conversational ability or fluency in a second language.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, digital record management systems, and general operating systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse socioeconomic populations, including students, families, staff, and public officials.

• $25.00 per hour.
• Up to 20 hours per week, part‑time/temporary.
• Professionalism, communication, attire, time management, and teamwork expectations are part of the role.

To be considered for this position, applicants must create an online application through the Northeast State Community College employment portal, submit a résumé and unofficial transcripts (cover letter optional), and provide contact information for at least three professional references.

• Applications are evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application form.
• Attaching a résumé does not replace completing the online application.
• Part‑time experience is calculated at 50% of full‑time experience.

For assistance regarding this job posting, the application process, or application status, contact the Office of Human Resources at (423) 354‑5183 or HR staffing.