Part-Time: Emergency Medical Services Program Lab / Clinical Technician

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a part-time Emergency Medical Services Program Lab/Clinical Technician to assist EMS instructors and students with lab and practicum needs.

The role involves organizing lab areas, preparing equipment, and coordinating clinical rotations at multiple campus locations. Candidates should have a Tennessee paramedic license, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and EMS teaching or precepting experience, with strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Tennessee Paramedic License; Instructor Coordinator preferred.
• Provider certifications: BLS for Healthcare Providers, ACLS, PALS.
• Instructor level certification preferred.
• Maintains current licenses/certifications as required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Pre-Hospital Care provider or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist EMS instructors and students with lab/practicum and clinical needs at all EMS levels.
• Tutor lab/practicum and clinical competencies.
• Organize/clean lab areas and prepare equipment for courses.
• Inventory lab equipment.
• Serve as liaison between program and Clinical Affiliate staff.
• Provide orientation to students for clinical/field sites.
• Precept clinical/field rotations as needed.
• Assess compliance at clinical sites.
• Schedule clinical/field internships; train preceptors as needed.
• Stay current with EMS developments via literature and conferences.

Skills

Paramedic license

Instructor/teaching

Computer literacy

Tools

High-fidelity simulators

EMS training equipment

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college. Southwest has 7 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title

Part-Time: Emergency Medical Services Program Lab / Clinical Technician

Employee Classification

Technical & Paraprofessional

Institution

Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department

Emergency Medical Technology

Campus Location

SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a part-time position to assist Emergency Medical Services instructors and students with lab/practicum and clinical needs in the Emergency Medical Services Program.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers assistance with lab/practicum and clinical needs at all levels of EMS training.
• Assists/tutors lab/practicum and clinical competencies
• Organizes/cleans lab areas and prepares equipment for lab courses
• Inventories lab equipment
• Serves as a liaison between the Southwest EMT/Paramedic program and the Clinical Affiliate staff.
• Provides orientation to the student for the clinical/field site
• Directly precepts clinical/field rotations as needed/assigned
• Assesses compliance at clinical /field sites.
• Participates in clinical/field internship scheduling as needed/assigned
• Assists with clinical /field internship preceptor training as needed/assigned
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences and checking with instructors for professional guidance.
• Participates in departmental and program meetings
• May perform other duties as assigned by Program Director, Department Chair, or Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a current unencumbered Tennessee Paramedic License, Instructor Coordinator preferred
• Hold current provider certifications in:
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Instructor level certification in the above is preferred
• Maintains current license/certifications as required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Pre-Hospital Care provider or equivalent knowledge and experience as approved by the program director to meet the specific needs of the program.
• Satisfactory expertise in computer technology sufficient to perform the job duties as outlined.
• Previous experience in the use, programming, and maintenance of high fidelity simulation equipment is preferred.
• Previous experience in EMS related instruction/administration is preferred

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A Summary Of Our Benefits Can Be Found Below

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Dr. Brandon Johnson, Vice President of People & Culture, [e-mail], 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.