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Title: EMC Lab Student Assistant

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 10-15

Additional Schedule Details: Must have availability for at least 10 hours per week.

Posted Salary Grade: $10.50 per hour

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: Dr. Bill Young

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This is a student worker position intended to supplement the on-campus EMT and paramedic skills laboratory classes as well as other administrative duties. Applicants DO NOT have to be licensed paramedics or EMTs although they are preferred. Qualified applicants should have the aptitude for teaching and explaining skills to students in initial certification-level courses at the EMT-Basic and/or paramedic level. This is intended for full-time undergraduate or graduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time at EKU
• Kentucky or NREMT Licensed EMT Desired but NOT REQUIRED.
• Kentucky or NREMT Licensed Paramedic HIGHLY desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must submit proof of NREMT and/or state-level EMT or paramedic certification if the applicant possess them.
• Must have desire to teach/mentor students in clinical settings; preference given to those with FTO experience, precepting experience, and/or instructor/tutoring experience.
• Must submit proof of current class schedule to prove eligibility to work during lab times.
  
  

Job Duties:

• 25% - Assist in maintenance and organization of EMT Basic and paramedic skills labs in various tasks as directed by faculty. - (Essential)
• 15% - Offer available times to work with EMT/paramedic students for tutoring and mentorship. - (Essential)
• 10% - Offer available times to work with faculty regarding academic or departmental activities and research - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.