Professional Expert, Temporary Pool - Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Professional Expert, Temporary Pool Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Salary

$28.98 Hourly

Location

Main Campus, 2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy., Napa, CA

Job Type

Temporary, Hourly

Job Number

2017-00162

Department

Emergency Medical Services

Opening Date

03/27/2017

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

DESCRIPTION

This is a pool of applicants for any substitute, part-time hourly, temporary positions in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) area at Napa Valley College. These temporary positions are at-will employment.

Possible positions that may fall under this Emergency Medical Services (EMS) temporary pool are:

• Clinical Lab Specialist, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Clinical Lab Specialist, First Responder
• Clinical Lab Specialist, Paramedic Program

The primary objective of the EMT Clinical Lab Skills Specialist is to facilitate student learning through the development of EMT and First Responder student skills in the lab setting of the respective courses. The primary objective of the Paramedic Program Clinical Lab Skills Specialist is to facilitate student learning through the development of student paramedic skills in the lab setting during the didactic, clinical and field internship portion of the paramedic course. The Clinical Lab Specialists for both programs work under the direction of the primary instructor to deliver education that is consistent with expectations of the Commission on Accreditation for Educational Programs for the EMS Professions and with the colleges goal of assisting students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are specific to this programs discipline.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide hands on skills instruction to students in the lab setting;
• Teach BLS level skills (and ALS level skills for Paramedic Lab Specialists);
• Provide feedback to primary instructors about primary instructor lab lesson plans in a constructive manner;
• Attend program meetings, which are held twice per semester to review student progress and discuss possible improvements to the delivery of the program;
• Under the direction of the course primary instructor, engage in regular assessment of student skills;
• Foster and maintain open, constructive, and effective communications with each other in order to promote programmatic and student success.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education & Certification:

Level of Instruction and Requirements

• EMR/ First Responder Skills = Requires previous or current EMT, Advanced EMT, RN or Emergency Physician license, with a minimum of 2 years of EMS experience.
• EMT Skills = Requires a California licensed EMT, Advanced EMT, Paramedic, RN, or Emergency Physician.
• Paramedic Skills = Requires a California licensed Paramedic, RN, or Emergency Physician.

Minimum Experience:

• At least one year of work experience in an EMS related position within the past 24 months.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of community college students.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associates degree from an accredited institution.
• Any instructor certification in ACLS, PALS, BLS, and ITLS or equivalent.
• Previous teaching experience, which may include field or clinical preceptor experiences.
• Working knowledge of NREMT requirements.
• Ability to facilitate effective group processes and interpersonal communication.
• Proven ability to address diverse learning styles of students.
• Ability to assess student learning in both theory and application of skills.
• Proven experience working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A. Applicants must complete the online application through GovernmentJobs.com. All elements of the application must be submitted in order for the application to be considered complete. All elements of the application, including supplemental questions, must be submitted in order for the application to be considered complete.

B. Applicants must attach the following to complete the application process:

• Current comprehensive resume (please do not include personal links to social media accounts or blogs, or list of references on your resume)
• Copy of current, applicable licenses and certifications valid in the state of California.
• A list of all classes, courses, or preceptorships taught within the last 5 years.

It is important that your application reflect all of your relevant education and experience. Please note that your resume does not take the place of completing the "Work Experience" section of the application. Applications will be rejected if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.

It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all required application materials are completed and properly uploaded into the system. Only complete applications will be forwarded to the selection committee for further review. An application is only considered complete if all items above are uploaded.

Please do not submit material not requested. Application materials submitted become the property of Napa Valley College and the Office of Human Resources, Training & Development cannot copy, return, or transfer materials to other positions.

The District will not accept materials by e-mail, fax, or mail.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Training & Development.

Napa Valley College, an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug-free workplace and requires that employees abide by that policy.

For more information, contact the Office of Human Resources, Training & Development:

(707) 256-7100

jobline@napavalley.edu

Questions regarding the responsibilities and minimum qualifications for the position may be sent to grose@napavalley.edu

The salaried employees in the following classifications are eligible for district-sponsored health benefits:

• Administrative/Confidential Staff
• Full-Time, Temporary, Grant-Funded Faculty on an Academic Year Contract
• Probationary and Regular Classified Staff
• Salaried Professional Employees
• Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty

Contact the Department of Human Resources at (707) 256-7100 for specific information regarding these benefits.

01

Give at least two examples of how you have collaborated with others to solve a problem. Describe the problem, how was it resolved, your contribution to the solution, and how you inspired others to come to a creative and effective solution.

02

Describe your experience working with or serving people from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds and what you learned from your experiences. What leadership have you displayed in promoting diversity in your current or previous positions? Please give specific examples.

03

What strategies and techniques do you utilize to actively engage students in the learning process? How would you ensure that you address the diverse needs and learning styles of all students in the classroom?

04

Describe your experience assessing student learning in both theory and application of skills.

05

Discuss your knowledge of and understanding of NREMT requirements.

Required Question

Employer Napa Valley College

Address 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway

Napa, California, 94558

Phone (707) 256-7100

Website http://www.napavalley.edu