Lab Assistant (Part-Time)

Mount Hood Community College; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hood Community College is seeking an on-site EMT course assistant to support lab activities, scenarios, and student skill practice. You will help set up labs, run simulations, and assist students under the supervision of the EMT program staff.

The role requires an EMT license in good standing, at least one year of EMT experience, and teaching experience, along with current CPR/BLS certification. Prior lab operation and safety compliance are valued.

Qualifications

• Current EMT license in good standing with Oregon EMS.
• At least 1 year of EMT experience.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the set up and break down of lab materials and equipment for courses.
• Assist in creating scenarios and simulations to assess student critical thinking, skills and interactions.
• Aid students with practicing technical skills in the lab.
• Assess student performance in skill practice, scenarios and simulations per Oregon Health Authority framework.
• Communicate with the course instructor, EMT program director and staff regarding expectations and student certification.
• Promote a safe class environment and ensure OSHA and college requirements are met.
• Operate and troubleshoot lab equipment.
• Track inventory of supplies and notify the director when replenishment is needed.

Skills

EMT experience

Teaching experience

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Assists in the emergency medical technician (EMT) course.

Essential Duties

1. Assists with the set up and break down of lab materials and equipment needed for individual courses.
2. Assists in creating scenarios and simulations that allow students to demonstrate their critical thinking ability, technical skills, and interpersonal interactions
3. Assists students with their technical skills practice.
4. Assesses student performance in skill practice, scenarios, and simulations, according to the Oregon Health Authority’s Competency Based Assessment framework.
5. Communicates with the course instructor, EMT program director, and other program staff regarding expectations, concerns, and individual student certification.
6. Promotes a safe class environment, and assists with ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and college requirements.
7. Operates and troubleshoots technical equipment in the lab.
8. Tracks inventory of supplies required for learning activities, alerts program director when inventory is low, and recommends equipment purchases.

Additional Duties

1. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current emergency medical technician (EMT) or higher license in good standing with Oregon State Emergency Medical Services (EMS) office.
• One (1) year of emergency medical technician experience.
• One (1) year of teaching experience.
• Current CPR card for basic life support (BLS) providers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in emergency medical technician skills.
• Knowledge of emergency medical technician industry.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to competently and professionally engage students in a dynamic learning environment.

Working Conditions

This is an onsite position. Work is typically performed in an indoor lab environment. Some work may be performed outdoors or in an ambulance setting.

Salary Placement

Initial salary placement will be within the posted range or pay rate of the position, and is based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.