Job Details

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Title: Lab Assistant – Paramedic
Salary: $25.00 per hour
Posted: 10/25/2025
Category: Paramedics and EMTs
Employee Classification: Part-Time/Temporary
Institution: Northeast State Community College
Department: Health Professions
Campus Location: Northeast State at Kingsport
Hours: Up to 20 hours per week

Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean of Health Professions, the Paramedic Lab Assistant supports the Paramedic Program by assisting with laboratory preparation and clean-up, providing instructional assistance, and supporting students during clinical and lab experiences. This position requires professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work with students in a clinical and academic setting.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist with preparation and clean-up of laboratory sessions.

• Support students in the assigned clinical site and/or campus lab.

• Oversee clinical experiences for students enrolled in the Paramedic Program, traveling to clinical sites two to three days per week as needed.

• Adhere to applicable accreditation standards, college policies, and program curricula.

• Deliver safe, competent, and consistent instruction to students.

• Demonstrate professionalism in:

  • Appearance

  • Timeliness

  • Adherence to institutional policies and standards

  • Conflict management

  • Ethical judgment

  • Self-directed learning and professional growth

  • Interactions with patients, the public, and healthcare professionals

• Support the lead instructor using effective adult learning techniques, including:

  • Demonstrations

  • Skills training

  • Quizzing and class discussions

• Provide basic academic counseling and guidance to help students achieve learning goals.

• Assist in evaluating student performance according to established standards and criteria.

• Maintain communication with the Program Director and instructors at Northeast State Community College.

• Provide appropriate supervision to students during clinical rotations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Current Tennessee Paramedic License in good standing (no history of revocation, denial, or suspension).

• At least two (2) years of experience providing advanced life support in a prehospital or emergency department setting.

• Current endorsements in trauma, cardiac, and pediatric care courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or higher in a related field from an accredited institution.

• One or more years of teaching or instructional experience.

• Conversational ability or fluency in a second language.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, digital record management systems, and general operating systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse socioeconomic populations, including students, families, staff, and public officials.

• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.

• Dependable and responsive to program and institutional needs.

• Professional demeanor, communication, and attire.

• Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, applicants must:

1. Create an online application through the Northeast State Community College employment portal.

2. Submit a résumé and unofficial transcripts (cover letter optional).

3. Provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

Important Notes:

• Applications are evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application form.

• Attaching a résumé does not replace completing the online application.

• Part-time experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

For assistance regarding this job posting, the application process, or application status, contact the Office of Human Resources at:
(423) 354-5183
HRstaffing@northeaststate.edu