Assistant Lab Instructor Jobs in Southaven, MS (NOW HIRING)

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college. Southwest has 7 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Part-Time: Emergency Medical Services Program Lab / Clinical Technician

Employee Classification: Technical & Paraprofessional

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Emergency Medical Technology

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a part-time position to assist Emergency Medical Services instructors and students with lab/practicum and clinical needs in the Emergency Medical Services Program.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers assistance with lab/practicum and clinical needs at all levels of EMS training.
• Assists/tutors lab/practicum and clinical competencies 
• Organizes/cleans lab areas and prepares equipment for lab courses 
• Inventories lab equipment 
• Serves as a liaison between the Southwest EMT/Paramedic program and the Clinical Affiliate staff. 
• Provides orientation to the student for the clinical/field site 
• Directly precepts clinical/field rotations as needed/assigned 
• Assesses compliance at clinical /field sites. 
• Participates in clinical/field internship scheduling as needed/assigned 
• Assists with clinical /field internship preceptor training as needed/assigned 
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences and checking with instructors for professional guidance. 
• Participates in departmental and program meetings 
• May perform other duties as assigned by Program Director, Department Chair, or Dean. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a current unencumbered Tennessee Paramedic License, Instructor Coordinator preferred
• Hold current provider certifications in:
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Instructor level certification in the above is preferred
• Maintains current license/certifications as required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Pre-Hospital Care provider or equivalent knowledge and experience as approved by the program director to meet the specific needs of the program.
• Satisfactory expertise in computer technology sufficient to perform the job duties as outlined.
• Previous experience in the use, programming, and maintenance of high fidelity simulation equipment is preferred.
• Previous experience in EMS related instruction/administration is preferred

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.