Learning Specialist EMS Lab Assistant

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities and to contribute to region’s economic development. Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community. Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching and promoting success among a diverse student population. MassBay Community College seeks qualified part time Lab Assistants/Learning Specialists in our EMT and Paramedicine courses. The Emergency Medical Services Lab Assistant/Learning Specialist assists in the laboratory and simulation setting in the Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Programs. Our Lab Assistants/Learning Specialists have obtained and maintain current, unrestricted, and appropriate state and national certification and/or licensure where applicable and have earned appropriate education. These certifications and licensures must be provided, as requested, to meet state and national accreditation requirements. The Learning Specialists/Lab Assistant must be proficient in all areas of pre-hospital patient management and interventions, communicate effectively, assess students objectively and work as part of a team. Key Responsibilities and Duties Provide instruction in EMS courses to students on various topics in basic and advanced emergency care procedures and patient management; Supervise and/or evaluate students through skills practice in the proper procedures for safe and effective use of EMS equipment and simulation manikins under the direction of the Instructor/Coordinator or lead instructor; Coordinate and facilitate groups of students and supervise open lab, as needed; Maintain current working knowledge of prehospital practices and EMS education curriculum and teaching methodology; Maintain appropriate paperwork and documentation; Collaborate with faculty concerning students' academic progress and needs; Prepare EMS lab sessions with the proper number of materials and equipment necessary to effectively teach or evaluate EMS skills for each student under the direction of the Instructor/Coordinator or lead instructor; Maintain a safe lab environment during skills training and evaluation sessions; Attends at least one department or Advisory Committee meeting each semester; Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College. All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.