PT EMS Testing Evaluator

Position Summary

Position Summary : The EMS Testing Evaluator is responsible for evaluating program students' skills and performance to ensure competency of the National Registry of EMT's skills and assessments necessary for certification.

Essential Functions : As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Note : Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.

Compensation : $125 for event

• Schedule includes evenings and weekends

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities : Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position :

Shares expert knowledge in all established testing areas of the EMT or Paramedic national curriculum

Evaluates students performing skills or assessments to determine minimum competency

Assesses students' knowledge and understanding of curriculum, including determining if student was successful or unsuccessful in performing a particular skill or assessment

Identifies critical criteria on various testing scenarios

Documents all findings on the required forms and grade sheets as required by the program and the National Registry of EMTs

Performs other related duties as assigned

General Expectations : Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Education and Experience; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience Requirements :

Two years as a Certified EMT or Paramedic in the State of Arizona or National Registry or two years’ experience with State or National Registry testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of current EMT or Paramedic testing procedures in the state of Arizona

Knowledge in the specific skills and assessments necessary for EMT or Paramedic certification

Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures

Ability to identify critical criteria during testing stations

Ability to accurately determine successful and unsuccessful attempts at procedures and assessments during National Registry testing

Ability to accurately document all findings of the student performance during testing

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner

Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations

Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail

Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment

Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information

Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Environment : Work is performed in a variety of environments, ranging from standard climate controlled rooms to outdoors, low light conditions, environments with extremes in temperatures, exposure to loud noises, sirens, moisture, slippery conditions and other hazards that simulate environments consistent with medical emergencies. May require evening or weekend work.

Physical Requirements :   Essential functions of this position require : lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met

Mental Application : Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important