EMT/AEMT Lab Assistant

Tennessee Board of Regents; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A part-time position as an EMT/AEMT Lab Assistant is available at Northeast State Community College under the Tennessee Board of Regents. This role is responsible for supporting students during their clinical experiences, ensuring compliance with educational standards, and fostering a professional learning environment. Candidates must be licensed EMTs with experience in the prehospital setting. This position requires effective communication and time management skills with an emphasis on professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Tennessee EMT without prior revocation.
• Minimum one year working in a prehospital environment.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students at clinical sites and campus lab.
• Provide oversight and evaluation of clinical experiences.
• Maintain communication with Program Director and instructors.

Skills

Technology Skills

Communication

Dependability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAS degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office suite

Digital records management systems

Job description

Title: EMT/AEMT Lab Assistant

Employee Classification:Part-time/Temporary

Institution:Northeast State Community College

Department: Health Professions

Campus Location: Northeast State Community College

Salary: $25.00 hourly, up to 27 hours per week

Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean of Health Professions, the EMT Lab Assistant assists with the preparation and clean-up of laboratory and provides instruction and support to students at the assigned clinical site and/or campus lab. This position will begin in August 2025.

Job Duties

• Assist students at the assigned clinical site and/or lab on campus

• Provide oversight of clinical experiences for students enrolled in the Program, travel to clinical sites two to three days a week as needed

• Adhere to applicable accreditation commission standards or agencies regulations, the college’s policies and procedures, and the Program’s curricula

• Provide competent, consistent, and safe instructions to the students

• Demonstrate professional attitudes and behavior in the following areas:

o Appearance

o Timeliness

o Adherence to policies and standards

o Management of conflict

o Ethical judgment

o Self-directed learning for professional growth

o Interactions with patients, public and health care professionals

• Support instructor using appropriate techniques related to adult learning to include:

o Demonstrations

o Skills training

o Quizzing and discussion

• Provide basic counseling and support skills to facilitate learning and progress

• Assist in evaluating the student’s performance according to established standards and criteria

• Maintain communication with Northeast State Community College Program Director and instructors

• Provide appropriate level of supervision to student in clinical setting

• Complete other assignments as directed by supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Currently licensed as a Tennessee EMT without history of revocation, denial, or suspension
Minimum of one year of experience practicing in the prehospital environment

Preferred Qualifications

AAS degree in a related field from an accredited institution
One or more years of teaching experience
Conversational ability or fluency in a second language

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Technology Skills: MS Office suite; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems
Ability to communicate with individuals from a wide range of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds (students, family, staff, governmental officials), both orally and in writing
Capable of managing time and workload to meet strategic planning, budgeting, and any other assigned deadlines
Dependability
Responsive to primary stakeholders’ requests
Professional demeanor, communication, and attire
Proficient functioning in a team-oriented environment