Lab Assistant (Part-Time)

About the role

Assists in the emergency medical technician (EMT) course.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• 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.