Position Title

EMT Program Lab Instructor (2P)

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$39.93 per hour, up to 286 hours

Job Description

LOCATION:          Career & Technical Education – Albany & Schoharie Campus 

SCHEDULE:         As Needed/Varies – not to exceed 286 hours through June 30, 2027

BASIC FUNCTION:

The work involves assisting with practical skills training in New York State Emergency Medical Services (EMS) courses offered through the Career & Technical Education division of Capital Region BOCES. Incumbent works directly with the EMT teaching staff and administration of this division to ensure that students are taught practical skills according to NYS EMS curriculum and NYS EMS Protocol. Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists the classroom teacher during required lab sessions set forth in NYS EMS curriculum to ensure that students are taught practical skills according to NYS EMS standards.
2. Maintains consistency and uniformity when demonstrating practical skills.
3. Elevates concerns with students to the attention of the classroom teacher, building administrator and/or the NYS Certified Instructor Coordinator.
4. Acts as an active evaluator of practical skills examinations.
5. Adheres to the NYS EMS policies and procedures set forth in the defined curriculum.
6. Participates in lectures with EMT students on specific areas of interest relating to the defined curriculum.
7. Maintains a safe environment for practical skills sessions.
8. Performs related duties, as required.
9. Good knowledge of all skills aspects of the NYS EMT training program.
10. Ability to work well with students, fellow instructors and administrators.
11. Ability to interact effectively with others.
12. Ability to deliver training, demonstrate skills and present materials in an effective manner.
13. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Civil Service Title

EMT Program Lab Instructor

Job Qualifications

1. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience working as a NYS Certified EMT.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

1. Must possess NYS EMT certification at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment;

NOTE: 
Preference will be given to candidates that hold an American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor Certification.

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

Vacancies are filled by a certified list provided by Albany County Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for Albany County to obtain a permanent appointment.

Application Procedure

SALARY:               BOCES employee salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with contract language.

CLOSING DATE:   POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED

Job Category

All Other Certified/Licensure Positions

Job Location

Capital District Region

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