"Lab Assistant/Simulation Technician - College Laboratory Assistant 2"

This is a part-time seasonal position - 20 hours per week. A seasonal position is an unlimited position that works mid-August through mid-May of each fiscal year.

Job Description

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to assist and tutor students in a lab setting to complete their educational requirements by providing the knowledge, skills, and assessments essential to obtain a credential in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field (EMR, EMT, and Paramedic). Additionally, the incumbent will operate virtual and physical equipment and software to assist faculty in running scenario-based learning and assessments.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist and tutor students in essential emergency skills aligned with EMS discipline standards. This will be done by facilitating proper techniques; helping students to understand the concepts; helping students to interpret results; assisting students in write-up of Emergency Skills Techniques; and operating simulation software, programs, and/or equipment.
• Maintain supply inventories. Control of emergency skills equipment and supplies by supervising the set-up of the emergency skills lab; prepping the materials, supplies and equipment needed; and maintaining standardization of said materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Deliver scenarios on state-of-the-art simulation equipment. Coordinate emergency skills procedures by testing course learning outcomes and assisting with testing of emergency skills/course set-up; supervising students during testing; checking results and recording scores.
• Service and maintain emergency skills equipment by checking operations; replacing used or broken equipment; and keeping inventory, stocking, and ordering of equipment as needed.
• Maintain emergency skills records by checking worksheets and recording grades. Will record test scores as requested.

Salary Range: $21.89 - $30.58/hour (DOQ – Salary Placement will be done at time of hire.)

The shift differential for employees working before 6:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M. shall be two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25) per hour for all hours worked before 6:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M.

Minimum Qualifications

Post-secondary or industry relevant licensure in Paramedics

AND

One (1) year of teaching/tutoring experience in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at the high school level or above

OR

Four (4) years of work experience in Paramedics where no degree /certificate/diploma/licensure is required.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Current post-secondary or industry certification/diploma/degree or relevant licensure in EMS, as well as American Heart Association CPR certification.

State of Minnesota EMSRB and National Registry certification.

EMS instructor certification (DOT or NAEMSE) or equivalent.

Experience with virtual and physical simulation

Mechanical aptitude, organizational skills, technology skills, innovative skills.

Strong human relation skills sufficient to effectively collaborate with students, faculty, and co-workers.

Ability to cope with technical problems and resolve disruptions to emergency skill procedures.

Being responsive, firm, and equitable in serving the College population.

Other Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver’s license background check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday Wednesday 1:00pm – 9:00pm

Thursday 4:00pm – 9:00pm

Telework (Yes/No) No