Title: EMS Laboratory Instructor (Trainer Instructor II)
Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College
Location: Frederick - 069
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: See pay schedule listed in the job description.
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Job Description:
Laboratory Instructors in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program are assigned for specific class times when students require direct supervision of skills practice and/or testing. Assignments of instructors to specific stations and/or activities are made by the lead instructor for the individual course.
Regardless of the station or activity assigned, the laboratory instructor oversees the following:
- Delivers training or retraining as necessary on skills according to the standards of the current text, current level of the students, and the skill sheets used by the program. Individual variation in technique may be permissible, but students should not receive contradictory instruction to what has been presented in lectures. The lead instructor will decide whether specific individual variations are permissible, subject to final determination by the Program Director and/or medical director.
- Assures that psychomotor and affective competency are evaluated according to the established criteria and documentation completed as needed.
- Assures that equipment and supplies are overseen appropriately, both for the safety of students and faculty, and for the protection of expensive resources. Any equipment damage must be reported to the lead instructor. Supplies are to be used only for the immediate laboratory activity and not removed from the College. Equipment and supplies are to be safely stored and secured at the end of class. Used supplies are to be disposed of appropriately, including biohazards and sharps.
- Ensures that equipment and supplies are restocked as needed.
- Ensures that proper PPE is used as needed for the skill being taught.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Completing College timesheet as directed.
Compensation and Benefits:
The minimum hourly rate for the position is $27.15 per hour; however, the actual starting rate is commensurate with education and/or experience. The position is part-time and cannot exceed 29 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.
EMS Laboratory Instructor hourly rate schedule effective July 1, 2024:
- Certificate: $27.15
- Associate Degree: $28.24
- Bachelor’s Degree: $29.32
Minimum Qualifications:
- EMT, AEMT, Paramedic or RN with EMS field experience
- Demonstrated experience in the field
- Credentialed and completion of at least 1 recertification cycle at their current level of certification
- Proven academic excellence and subject matter knowledge, which may be evidenced by training, experience, and/or associate degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Paramedic license preferred
- Educational or training experience preferred
Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process.
