EMC Lab Student Worker

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-study eligible

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a student worker to support EMT and paramedic labs on the Richmond Campus. The role requires teaching aptitude and the ability to explain skills to students in initial certification courses, with preference for licensed paramedics capable of assisting both EMT-Basic and paramedic labs.

Applicants must be full-time EKU students, provide proof of EMT/paramedic certification, and be available during listed lab hours. No visa sponsorship is offered.

Qualifications

• Must submit proof of NREMT and/or state EMT or paramedic certification.
• Desire to teach/mentor students in clinical settings; preference for tutoring/instructor experience.
• Must provide current class schedule proving eligibility to work during lab times.
• Must be a full-time student at EKU.

Responsibilities

• Assist EMC 110L/EMC 342 instructors to maintain instructor-to-student ratios (Essential).
• Help maintain and organize EMT Basic and paramedic labs as directed by faculty.
• Offer available lab times to tutor and mentor EMT/paramedic students.
• Collaborate with faculty on academic or departmental activities and research.

Skills

Teaching aptitude

Mentoring students

Lab supervision

Schedule management

Education

NREMT/state EMT or paramedic certification

Job description

Title: EMC Lab Student Worker

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - Minimum 7 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 10-15

Additional Schedule Details

• EMC 110: TR 9:30am-12:45pm
• EMC 110: MW 9:05 am-12:20pm
• EMC 342: M 3:45pm-6:45pm
• EMC 342: W 3:45pm-6:45pm

Job Summary / Basic Functions

This is a student worker position intended to supplement the on-campus EMT and paramedic skills laboratory classes. Qualified applicants must have the aptitude for teaching and explaining skills to students in initial certification-level courses at the EMT-Basic and/or paramedic level. Preference will be given to students who are licensed paramedics capable of assisting both levels of lab classes. This is intended for full-time undergraduate or graduate students who qualify for institutional work study.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must submit proof of NREMT and/or state-level EMT or paramedic certification.
• Must have desire to teach/mentor students in clinical settings; preference given to those with FTO experience, precepting experience, and/or instructor/tutoring experience.
• Must submit proof of current class schedule to prove eligibility to work during lab times.
• Must be a full‑time student at EKU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Kentucky or NREMT Licensed EMT Required
• Kentucky or NREMT Licensed Paramedic desired

Job Duties

• 50% - Assist current EMC 110L/EMC 342 instructors in maintaining an appropriate instructor-to-student ratio per state regulatory regulations. - (Essential)
• 25% - Assist in maintenance and organization of EMT Basic and paramedic skills labs in various tasks as directed by faculty. - (Essential)
• 15% - Offer available times to work with EMT/paramedic students for tutoring and mentorship. - (Essential)
• 10% - Offer available times to work with faculty regarding academic or departmental activities and research - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 27 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time