EMS Lab Assistant PS/PS

West Georgia Technical College; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

West Georgia Technical College is seeking an EMS Lab Assistant to support the Program Director and lead instructor in classroom and lab settings. The role involves supervising, evaluating students, and maintaining lab supplies and equipment, with annual safety and teaching methodology requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating with faculty, preparing documentation, and ensuring safety in the lab environment while adapting to face-to-face, online, or hybrid instruction as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: National Registry Advanced EMT or Paramedic license for 2+ years; Valid Driver’s License; Knowledge of EMS program evaluation of student learning and performance.
• Preferred: College-level teaching experience, EMSInstructor credential, CPR certification, Blackboard LMS experience, Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director and lead instructor in instructing, supervising, and evaluating students in classroom/lab settings.
• Prepare and maintain required documentation and administrative reports.
• Maintain supplies and equipment; ensure safety and compliance in the lab.
• Schedule and coordinate lab activities and travel as needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Safety and lab rules

Classroom/lab instruction

Education

National Registry Advanced EMT or Paramedic license

Valid Driver’s License

EMS program evaluation knowledge

Tools

Blackboard LMS

Online LMS familiarity

Job description

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Job Title: EMS Lab Assistant PS/PS Job Requisition ID: JR0000002158 Number of Openings: 10 Shift: Any (United States of America) Compensation Details: $20.00 PER HOUR

Job Description:

Job Summary Assist the Program Director and/or lead instructor in instructing, supervising, and evaluating students in classroom/lab settings, as assigned. Complete annual training as assigned. Courses will be a combination of face-to-face, online, or hybrid as necessary. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the lab area
• Ensures students are instructed in and follow all safety rules for operating equipment and using tools.
• Ensures classrooms and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained at all times.
• Ensures work-related projects are successfully completed and meet industrial standards.
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.
• Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.
• Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.
• Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.
• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately.
• Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately.
• Completes required bloodborne pathogens, medical emergency, and teaching methodology as requested annually.

Supports Program Chair/Program Director/Division Deans/Associate Deans

• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Works collaboratively with faculty within discipline to establish, measure, and evaluate program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success and submits to appropriate program director.
• Maintains an organized and proper supply of classroom instructional materials.
• Promptly notifies supervisor of defective equipment and need for supplies.

Other Duties as Assigned

Competencies

• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary technical education
• Knowledge of academic course standards
• Skill in the preparation of lab simulations and scenarios
• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff
• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom/lab/clinic content
• Skill to make timely decisions;
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs;
• Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks;
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills;
• Skill in accurate grade-keeping;
• Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public;
• Oral and written communication skills.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional environment. This role routinely uses laboratory equipment and specimens, standard office equipment, and technologies related to the instructional environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a seasonal position and will be used as-needed. Workload is Monday-Friday day/evening hours.

Travel

Travel to other campuses is a possibility for assignments, meetings, training, and professional development.

Required Education and Experience

• National Registry Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic license for 2 or more continuous years
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge about EMS programs evaluation of student learning and performance

Preferred Education and Experience

• Faculty/instructional staff must be effective in teaching and knowledgeable in subject matter as documented by appropriate professional credential(s), education, and experience in the designated content area.
• Georgia EMS Instructor Advanced or Paramedic license, CPR Certification
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level
• Knowledge of Blackboard LMS or other online LMS
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Other Assigned Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful completion of the course(s) or program which are appropriate to the assignment as an assistant.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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