About the role
Title: EMC Lab Student Worker
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
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 two of the lab meeting days:
- EMC 110: TR 9:30am-12:45pm
- EMC 110: MW 9:05 am-12:20pm
- EMC 342: M 3:45pm-6:45pm
- EMC 342: W 3:45pm-6:45pm
Posted Salary Grade: $16.25/hr
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. Qualified applicants must have the aptitude for teaching and explaining skills to students in initial certification-level courses at the EMT-Basic and/or paramedic level. Preference will be given to students who are licensed paramedics capable of assisting both levels of lab classes. This is intended for full-time undergraduate or graduate students who qualify for institutional work study.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must submit proof of NREMT and/or state-level EMT or paramedic certification.
- 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.
- Must be a full-time student at EKU.
Preferred Qualifications
- Kentucky or NREMT Licensed EMT Required
- Kentucky or NREMT Licensed Paramedic desired
Job Duties
- 50% - Assist current EMC 110L/EMC 342 instructors in maintaining an appropriate instructor-to-student ratio per state regulatory regulations. - (Essential)
- 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 satisfactory background check.