EMS Laboratory Instructor

Laurel Ridge Community College; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Community College is seeking an EMS Laboratory Instructor to lead lab sessions and supervise EMS skills practice. The role delivers training, evaluates competency, and ensures safety and proper use of equipment under supervision of the lead instructor and program director.

Assignments occur for specific class times; the instructor may handle different stations, with duties including timesheet submission and adherence to college policies. The role is part-time with no health benefits.

Qualifications

• EMT, AEMT, Paramedic or RN with EMS field experience.
• Proven experience in EMS settings and clinical labs.
• Demonstrated academic comprehension and subject knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and supervision of EMS lab skills and testing.
• Ensure competency assessment and documentation per standards.
• Oversee equipment, supplies, PPE and safety in labs.
• Restock and maintain lab resources and materials.
• Complete college timesheets and related duties.

Skills

EMS field experience

Education

EMT

AEMT

Paramedic

RN

Job description

Job Description

Title: EMS Laboratory Instructor

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: See pay schedule listed in the job description.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Summary

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:

1. 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.
2. Assuring that psychomotor and affective competency are evaluated according to the established criteria and documentation completed as needed.
3. 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.
4. Ensures that equipment and supplies are restocked as needed.
5. Ensures that proper PPE is used as needed for the skill being taught.
6. Other duties as assigned.
7. Completing College timesheet as directed.

Compensation and Benefits

EMS Laboratory Instructor hourly rate schedule effective July 1 2024:

Certificate: $27.15

Associate Degree: $28.24

Bachelor’s Degree: $29.32

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.

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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.

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Minimum 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