Learning Specialist EMS Lab Assistant

Learning Specialist EMS Lab Assistant Department: Dean Nursing and Health Sciences Location: Framingham 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 the 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. Position Summary: 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 prehospital 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. Commitment to Equity: Support MassBay's commitment to the Equity Agenda; collaborating with faculty, staff, and students on the College's strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes; Support MassBay's commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality; Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity, and inclusion; Engage with the Office of Diversity on issues related to underserved student success; Further the examination of pertinent practices that are culturally responsive and reflective of inclusive perspectives; and Engage in conversations with colleagues and students regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion. 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. Required Qualifications: MA Paramedic certification in good standing with no history of suspension or revocation; Current AHA BLS and ACLS certification. Preferred Qualifications: Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity; Experience working in a diverse environment; Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students; Paramedic + Current Massachusetts EMS Instructor/Coordinator credential; Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS instructor credentials; Experience working with college students in a flexible setting; Three (3) years of experience as a Paramedic functioning on an emergency response ambulance. Times and days vary depending on the semester. Must be able to commit to 4-8 hours weekly during the semesters. The program has day and evening EMT and Paramedicine courses. Both EMT and Paramedicine programs enroll students in the fall, spring and summer. Additional Information: Salary Range: $49.32 - 49.32 Hourly Wage Classification Type: MCCC Part-Time, Grade 5 Application Deadline: Open until filled. Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding. Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications. Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance. Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Lisa MacDonald, Director of Equity Compliance the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.