Lab Assistant

Kansas City Kansas Community College•Kansas City, KS

3d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Provide instructional support to faculty in lab sessions for EMR, EMT, and Paramedic classes based on Kansas certification level. Multiple positions. Provide technical guidance in the performance of specific educational tasks in EMR, EMT and/or Paramedic courses. Set up and tear down practical skill, scenario stations. Observe and document student performance of tasks assigned by the instructor(s), (i.e., patient assessment, fracture management, running scenarios and simulations). Ensure safety practices are followed by students. Follow required safety procedures in handling of needles and waste products. Monitor student use of college-owned simulation mannequins and equipment used by students. Report when equipment is malfunctioning and needing repair/replacement. Enforce all rules and regulations of the program, college, and other enforcement agencies that govern student practices of KCKCC students and staff. May consult with program faculty, staff, and students on scenario development or revision. Perform other duties as assigned by the respective supervisor or director.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Certification by the Kansas Board of EMS as an EMT or Paramedic.
At least one (1) year experience providing emergency medical care in the field setting.
Knowledge of Anatomy/Physiology and pathophysiology related to the appropriate certification level.
Knowledge of EMS operations and EMS medical/legal issues for their certification level.
Demonstrated skill in managing patients experiencing medical and trauma emergencies.
Ability to utilize various EMS equipment and procedures in managing patients experiencing medical and trauma emergencies.
Ability to multi-task to meet multiple demands.
Ability to interact with the public and other staff.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher.
National Registry Certification as an EMT or Paramedic.
Three years or more experience providing emergency medical care in the field setting.
Prior experience as an instructor or instructional assistant.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance in the performance of specific educational tasks in EMR, EMT and/or Paramedic courses.
Set up and tear down practical skill, scenario stations.
Observe and document student performance of tasks assigned by the instructor(s), (i.e., patient assessment, fracture management, running scenarios and simulations).
Ensure safety practices are followed by students.
Follow required safety procedures in handling of needles and waste products.
Monitor student use of college-owned simulation mannequins and equipment used by students.
Report when equipment is malfunctioning and needing repair/replacement.
Enforce all rules and regulations of the program, college, and other enforcement agencies that govern student practices of KCKCC students and staff.
May consult with program faculty, staff, and students on scenario development or revision.
Perform other duties as assigned by the respective supervisor or director.