College Lab Assistant- Paramedic

Classification: College Lab Assistant 2    
Campus: Willmar
Employment Condition: Intermittent (10% of time), Unlimited
Bargaining Unit: 218 – Non-Unit
Classified Status: Classified
Work Schedule: Varies, Float Pool (Fridays and/or Saturdays 8-5, every other weekend)
Work Area: Institutional Support
Wage: $21.57- 30.13/per hour
PCN: 01145982

Job Summary
To assist lead instructor with reinforcing didactic material and evaluating paramedic students in the EMS lab.

1. Assist faculty with laboratory and simulation experiences.
2. Lab Management- Preparation and Organization

• Post-secondary or industry certificate/diploma/degree or relevant licensure in paramedic; AND One year of teaching/tutoring experience in the paramedic industry at the high school level or above.

• 4 years of work experience in the paramedic industry – no degree/certification/diploma/licensure required.

•  An equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Paramedic AAS degree, BA / BS in any field, registration or licensure as physician, physician’s assistant / nurse practitioner, registered nurse.
• 1 – 3 years’ experience instructing prehospital providers
• EMSRB Advanced Examiner
• DOT Certified instructor
• ACLS/ PALS Instructor
• Field Training Officer
• Knowledge of working with technical equipment, problem-solving/ maintenance of simulation equipment.
• Knowledge of college goals and Ridgewater College’s mission.
• Knowledge of Ridgewater College Nursing and/ or Medical Assistant Programs.
• Knowledge of English Language Learners, computer skills, study skills, etc.
• Communication skills (verbal, written) are essential.
• Ability to learn to use simulation equipment, create moulage and support faculty as directed in simulation learning experiences. 
• Ability to work independently in assisting students with lab resources.
• Knowledge of student support services such as career development and educational planning.
• Ability to work with administration, faculty, staff and agencies.
• Knowledge of the ADA and other legal and privacy issues.

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• The position may also require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Online Employment Application
• Resume
• Diversity Statement
• Unofficial copy of transcripts
• List of three professional references with contact information

• 11 paid holidays each year
• Medical Insurance (Single Coverage $38.50 per month and Family Coverage is $262.66 per month)
• Dental Insurance (low deductibles)
• Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Retirement Plan
• Tax-deferred Compensation
• Generous vacation and sick leave

• Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.
• Empowerment – We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.
• Excellence – We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.
• Trust and Respect – We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.
• Collaboration – We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.
• Curiosity and Creativity – We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.
• Accountability – As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.