Department Purpose

EMS Lab Assistants assist the EMS Division in the delivery of pre-hospital care education.

Job Summary

Contract EMS Lab Assistants assist with delivering EMS educational content for the Fire Departments EMS Educational offerings, including, but not limited to, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) classes, CPR classes, and Stop the Bleed Classes. EMS Lab Assistants participate and assist both the Program Director, Lead Instructors and Part-Time Trainer 2s with the implementation and evaluation of students in the UCDFD EMS courses and assist with logistics and other tasks as assigned by the EMS Division.

Specific days will be assigned, and the EMS Lab Assistant must be willing to work Saturdays and Sundays.

POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average- weight objects up to 50 pounds and standing and/or walking for more than four hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work involves light exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Minimum License/Certification:

• Certification/Licensure CA licensure as an EMT, EMT-Paramedic, or other related medical license for EMS classes is required.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Successful completion of an EMS course for the disciplines in which the instructor is assisting.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Skills to teach and facilitate hands-on skills training.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation. Knowledge of the delivery of emergency medical services in the state of California.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Skill to assess student performance during skills sessions and provide appropriate feedback.
• Skill to adhere to established standards for educational quality.
• Skill to perform logistical needs such as inventory, clean, and restock EMS equipment and gear bags needed for EMS classes.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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