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Certified Lab Instructor - EMS

Exam Type
Notice of Vacancy
Department
Health
Job Category
Education
Healthcare
Public Health
Location Category
Buffalo
Location
3359 Broadway, Cheektowaga
Posting Date
Salary Range
Starting: $25.175/Hourly
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Job Title

Certified Lab Instructor - EMS 

Department

Health 

Division/Work Unit

Emergency Medical Services 

Bargaining Unit

CSEA

Salary

Job Group 08

Starting salary for external candidates: $25.175/Hourly. (Non-Negotiable)

Employment Type

Part-Time

Appointment Type

Permanent 

Shift

Varying days and shifts 

Location

3359 Broadway St. Cheektowaga, NY 14227

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The work involves assisting with didactic presentations and practical skills training in the 

Emergency Medical Technician or Certified First Responder courses. The CLI is a part-time employee of the course sponsor (Erie County Health Department, EMS Division) and accountable to the Erie County EMS NYS Certified Instructor Coordinator and the Deputy Commissioner of EMS who is the Sponsor Administrator for all Erie County EMS training courses. Does related work as required.


Typical Work Activities

  • Assures all students are taught practical skills according to NYS EMS curriculum and NYS BLS Protocol;
  • Maintains consistency and uniformity when demonstrating practical skills;
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  • Assures the students are supervised during practice sessions;
  • Bring problems with students to the attention of the NYS Certified Instructor Coordinator;

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma with at least two (2) years experience as a NYS Certified EMT and at least three (3) years experience as a member of prehospital emergency medical care agency*.

Special Requirements

Must maintain NYS EMT certification;

Must maintain NYS Certified Lab Instructor certification.

Criminal Background Check

In accordance with New York State law, a criminal background check may be conducted after a conditional offer of employment has been made. A prior conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment, unless required by law or directly related to the duties of the position. Certain positions may be subject to additional background screening based on statutory or regulatory requirements.

Remote Work Eligibility

This position is not eligible for remote work under any circumstances. The duties of this role require full-time, on-site presence.

Diversity Statement

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Visa Sponsorship

Erie County does not sponsor employment-based visa status for any position. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

PLEASE REPLY IN WRITING (RESUME/TRANSCRIPT) TO: Melissa Calhoun, 500 Commerce Dr.  Amherst, NY 14228 OR EMAIL MELISSA.CALHOUN@ERIE.GOV