EMS Laboratory Instructor

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Community College is seeking an EMS Laboratory Instructor to supervise and teach EMS skills labs, ensuring safety and alignment with current standards. The instructor oversees stations, evaluates competency, and coordinates with the lead instructor and program director to maintain quality training.

The position is part‑time with varied schedules including days, evenings, and weekends, and carries a minimum hourly rate with higher pay based on education level per the college pay

Qualifications

• EMT/AEMT/Paramedic or RN with EMS field experience.
• Demonstrated field experience in EMS programs.
• Credentialed and completion of at least 1 recertification cycle at current level.
• Proven academic excellence and subject matter knowledge evidenced by training or degree.

Responsibilities

• Delivers training or retraining on skills according to standards and course materials.
• Ensures psychomotor and affective competency are evaluated per criteria.
• Oversees equipment and supplies for student safety and resource protection.
• Restocks equipment and ensures proper PPE use for skills.
• Completes college timesheets as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

EMS field experience

Education

Associate degree or higher in EMS or related field

Job description

Working Title EMS Laboratory Instructor

Role Title Trainer Instructor I Role Code 29111-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 298W0819 Agency Laurel Ridge Community College Division Laurel Ridge Community College (Div) Work Location Frederick - 069 Hiring Range See pay schedule listed in the job description. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 3-Technicians Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Schedule

Schedule varies. May be days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Laboratory Instructors in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program assigned for specific class times when students require direct supervision of skills practice and/or testing. Assignments of instructors to specific stations and/or activities are made by the lead instructor for the individual course.

Regardless of the station or activity assigned, the laboratory instructor oversees the following:

• Delivers training or retraining as necessary on skills according to the standards of the current text, current level of the students, and the skill sheets used by the program. While individual variation in technique may be permissible, students should not receive instruction that is contradictory to what has been presented in lectures. The lead instructor will decide whether specific individual variations are permissible, subject to final determination by the Program Director and/or medical director.
• Assuring that psychomotor and affective competency are evaluated according to the established criteria and documentation completed as needed.
• Assuring that equipment and supplies are overseen appropriately, both for the safety of students and faculty, and for the protection of expensive resources. Any equipment damage must be reported to the lead instructor. Supplies are to be used only for the immediate laboratory activity and not removed from the College. Equipment and supplies are to be safely stored and secured at the end of class. Used supplies are to be disposed of appropriately, including biohazards and sharps.
• Ensures that equipment and supplies are restocked as needed.
• Ensures that proper PPE is used as needed for the skill being taught.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Completing College timesheet as directed.

Compensation And Benefits

EMS Laboratory Instructor hourly rate schedule effective July 1 2024

• Certificate: $27.42
• Associate Degree: $28.52
• Bachelor’s Degree: $29.61

The minimum hourly rate for the position is $27.15 per hour, however, actual starting rate is to align with the above-listed hourly rate schedule based on education. The position is part time and as such cannot exceed 29 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.

About Laurel Ridge Community College

Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email [e-mail] for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee’s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• EMT, AEMT, Paramedic or RN with EMS field experience
• Demonstrated experience in the field
• Credentialed and Completion of at least 1 Recertification Cycle at their current level of certification
• Proven academic excellence and subject matter knowledge, which may be evidenced by training, experience, and/or associate degree.

Additional Considerations

• Paramedic license preferred

Educational Or Training Experience Preferred

• Operation of a State Vehicle
• No Supervises Employees
• No Required Travel

Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.