EMS Instructional Assistant
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Title: EMS Instructional AssistantAgency: Tidewater Community CollegeLocation: Virginia Beach - 810FLSA: NonexemptHiring Range: $15.79 - $25.00 per hour (commensurate with experience).Full Time or Part Time: Part TimeAdditional DetailJob Description:Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads - both students and employers - for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC's institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.Utilizing various methods of instructional delivery, the EMS Instructional Assistant will assist program faculty in providing instruction and evaluation of psychomotor skills as delineated in the program curriculum, National and Virginia EMS Education Standards, and the National EMS Scope of Practice.Employees will work varying shifts as needed to support program goals including possible evenings and weekends. A minimum of 12 hours per month required (4 hours per month for those also serving as adjunct faculty within the program).Employee will act as a lab proctor during scheduled EMS lab activities providing instruction, evaluation, and proper documentation of psychomotor skills or clinical preceptor in the clinical environment. Provide regular quality feedback to program faculty regarding psychomotor progress and curriculum. Participate in ongoing professional development activities. Work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse educational environment. Utilize high levels of energy, creativity, and motivation to foster learning. Demonstrate current knowledge of EMS education standards. Adhere to EMS program policies, Tidewater Community College policies, and the Virginia Community College System as well as the Virginia Office of EMS rules and regulations.Minimum Qualifications:Current National Registry or Virginia certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT) or higher.Experience as an EMT or higher in a paid or volunteer EMS agency.Knowledge of current EMS education standards and local protocols.Maintain proficiency in all skills included in the scope of practice for the level certified (i.e. ACLS instructors shall maintain ability to teach ACLS courses/skills, paramedics shall maintain ability to teach all skills associated with the paramedic level of certification etc.).Effective interpersonal and written communication skills.Ability to evaluate skills performance and provide simulation activities, tutoring, and remedial assistance to students.Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.Strong computer skills.Commitment to the community college philosophy.Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students in a diverse educational environment.Preferred Qualifications:Current Virginia or National Registry certification at the Paramedic level.Experience teaching in an accredited EMS education program.Knowledge of education techniques for a competency-based program.Associate degree in EMS or related field.Experience preparing students for psychomotor certification exams.Current instructor certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and/or ITLS/PHTLS.