The Clinical Skills Specialist for the Paramedic Program is responsible for supporting the hands-on clinical training and skills development of students enrolled in the Paramedic programs. This role involves assisting with the coordination of and facilitating lab sessions, assessing student competencies, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with California state regulations and national standards for Paramedic education.

Representative Duties:
Assist with facilitating lab sessions and simulations, providing guidance to students on various Paramedic skills and emergency procedures.
Assist in developing and implementing clinical scenarios that replicate real-world emergency situations.
Participate in the supervision of students during practical exams, ensuring they demonstrate competency in required skills.
Participate in the evaluation of student performance during lab sessions and simulations, providing constructive feedback and additional guidance as needed.
Maintain accurate records of student progress and skill assessments.
Collaborate with faculty to identify students who may need additional support or remediation.
Assist with ensuring the clinical lab and simulation environments are properly maintained, including the setup and breakdown of equipment and simulation materials.
Participate in conducting regular inventory checks and notify the Instructor of the need for maintenance, repair, or replacement of clinical lab equipment and supplies.
Ensure all equipment is used in accordance with safety guidelines and manufacturer recommendations.
Assist in ensuring that the program’s clinical training components meet all California state regulations and national accreditation standards.
Participate in accreditation processes and site visits as required.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Paramedic education standards and practices.
Participate in departmental meetings, professional development, and continuing education opportunities, as required.
Support the recruitment, orientation, and retention of students in the Paramedic program.

Education/Training: Current certification as a Paramedic in California required. Prior teaching or training experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of Paramedic protocols, procedures, and best practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
Proficiency in using simulation technology and clinical lab equipment.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and move equipment up to fifty pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods during lab sessions.

Work Environment:
Works in a clinical lab setting.

Work Schedule: TBD – Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the department\'s needs.

Hours per Week: Up to 25

Employment Conditions and Information:
This is a short-term, temporary, hourly Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th). Short-term, temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states \"Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis.”

After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an “if and as needed” basis, as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.

NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only).

NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis. The payroll reporting period is from the 15th of the first month to the 14th of the second month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the third month.

Example : For the following reporting period: September 15th through October 14th, the NBU employee will be paid on November 10th.

NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction. The SOCCCD does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 960 hours during any fiscal year.