KVCC EMS Lab Assistants for AEMT and Paramedic Courses

Title: KVCC EMS Lab Assistants for AEMT and Paramedic Courses (Contracted Hourly)

Bargaining Unit/Salary Level:$45.00 per hour.

Responsibilities:The lab assistant for the EMS licensure courses often facilitates the link between didactic lectures and psychomotor skills/scenarios. Lab assistants should be familiar with current education standards and objectives as well as industry best practices and standards for the license-level being taught.

Assist in the design and set-up of skill stations and scenarios using measurable objectives
Assist in creating realistic learning situations to enhance student learning
Assist the lead instructor in assuring skill competency of EMS students
Assist in the documentation of student progress and performance during the course
Provide constructive feedback to students
Provide educational debriefing sessions at the completion of the exercise as needed
Assist in maintaining a classroom/lab environment that is conducive to effective learning mutual respect and professionalism
Serves as a professional role model for students
Encourages students to set and maintain high standards with the classroom lab and ultimately their professional careers
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Ability to translate complex problems and concepts in training
Assist lead instructor in keeping an accurate record of student attendance and grades as needed
Uses discretion and maintains confidentiality regarding student information
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities
Willingness to follow the colleges policies and procedures
Understands the expectations of the NREMT and their testing procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed and in good standing at the level of the EMS course being taught or appropriate equivalent
• Prior EMS educational experience in skill and scenario instruction preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative and energetic
• Be able to work with students that have a diverse range of backgrounds abilities and ages
• 1-year experience at the license-level being taught or appropriate equivalent

Kennebec Valley Community College is a Recovery Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information contact Jennifer Baker Human Resources Manager or . TTY dial Maine Relay 711.