Emergency Medical Technician -Paramedic Lab Specialist

About Oakton College :

For over 50 years, Oakton College has been the setting where thousands begin or continue their college or career studies. Educating people of all ages, from all walks of life and from more than 40 nations, Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life for everyone who enters its doors.


Job Description:

Basic Function and Responsibility

Under general supervision of the Division Dean and/or functional supervision of the Chair of Fire Science Technology, direct the operational activities and provide instructional support services in the laboratory. Provide supervision, guidance, and feedback for students and document student progress in the laboratory.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Programs and facilitates simulations and maintains post-simulation documentation.
• Manage inventory of all supplies and equipment in EMT-P skills lab.
• Assist with ordering equipment EMS materials and monitor supply budget. Maintain working relationship with vendors.
• Maintain and troubleshoot all equipment in skills lab, including manikins, computers, projectors and medical equipment.
• Assist in providing skill instruction and supervision in the skills lab with oversight by Paramedic Lead Instructor.
• Serve as a resource and support for students in the EMT-P practice lab.
• Participate in level appropriate EMT curriculum meetings as resource faculty and EMT-P skills lab.
• Prepare and assemble all supplies and supporting sample medical documentation for EMT-P lab skill instruction classes and testing.
• Provide feedback to Paramedic System Program Coordinator regarding laboratory skill and simulation program outcomes.
• Maintain professional development (competencies in technology through training and attendance at conferences/workshops on simulation or related technologies).
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Program Chair, Coordinator or designee.

Supervision Received:

Administrative supervision is received from the Division Dean and/or the Dean's designate, the Chair of Fire Science Program and Paramedic Coordinator.


Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications and Working Conditions:

• Current Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) License as a Paramedic
• A minimum of two (2) year's experience as a licensed paramedic
• Current IDPH Lead Instructor licensure and/or National Association of Emergency Medical System Educators (NAEMSE) Instructor, Part I Certification
• Current AHA Basic Life Support CPR Certification
• Fire Service Instructor I Certification or transcript of completion
• Previous EMT-B or EMT-P training experience
• Knowledge of computer software applications relevant to simulator functions and experience with clinical skills, EMT-B and EMT-P procedures.
• Must possess proficient computer skills and have some knowledge of audio/visual equipment.
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Occasional irregular work hours may be needed.
• This position requires initiative, resourcefulness, professionalism, and cooperative interaction among colleagues

Physical Demands:

Work requires some lifting of items weighing up to 70 pounds, reaching with hands and arms, handling objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear; and the ability to stand and walk.

Preferred Qualifications

• National Association of Emergency Medical System Educators (NAEMSE) Instructor, Part II
• Three (3) year's experience as a licensed paramedic
• Paramedic Preceptor
• Fire Service Instructor II Certification or transcript of completion
• AHA (American Heart Association) BLS Instructor Certification

Additional Information:

Schedule: 20 hours per week

Salary: $27.20 per hour


Application Instructions:

Oakton College is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including minorities, veterans, women and people with disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Oakton is committed to maintaining an environment free from harassment and discrimination for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (gender), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and reprisal or any other protected status. Further, Oakton does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational, employment, or extracurricular activity

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.

Oakton is accessible by public transportation.

Out-of-State Employment Defined

Oakton College's primary location of operation is in the state of Illinois. An "out-of-state employee" is defined as an employee of Oakton College whose primary work location is outside of the state of Illinois. State taxes, employment tax, and worker's compensation provisions vary from state to state and require payroll compliance with these various rules.

Allowable States for Out-of-State Employment

All employees must maintain their primary residence in Illinois, Indiana, or a reciprocal state with Illinois. Reciprocal states include Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Illinois has tax agreements with these reciprocal states. Employees may have their primary residence in Indiana since Indiana is adjacent to Illinois.