SAN BERNARDINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN – EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the
class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job; however, any additional duties
will be reasonably related to this class.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, provides laboratory assistance to students and faculty within – Emergency
Medical Services; prepares instructional materials for laboratory demonstration or use; assembles
materials, supplies and equipment used in demonstrations and classroom assignments; operates and
services equipment used in EMS related disciplines; assists students and faculty with instructional
activities; orders, issues, receives, and stores classroom materials and supplies; performs related duties as
required.
The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment in the performance of duties and is
responsible for maintaining all laboratory supplies, materials, equipment, and records.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification.
1.
Collaborates with instructional faculty to provide instructional skills laboratories for EMS students,
faculty, and staff.
2.
Orients students to the proper and safe use and operation of a variety of equipment and established
safety practices within the instructional laboratory.
3.
Assembles supplies and sets up equipment used in class demonstration such as mannequins, cardiac
monitor, rhythm generator, etc. based on syllabus.
4.
Issues supplies, materials, and equipment to students such as contents of an ALS response bag in
quantities required for integrated skills assignments. Keeps records and effects the return of
supplies and equipment checked out to students.
5.
Assists in demonstrations of assessment/treatment techniques, role-play presentations, and
preparation of interventions such as CPAP, 12-Lead EKG, IV piggyback, and advance airway
adjunct placement.
6.
Operates, adjusts and makes minor repairs on equipment such as mannequins, IV arms, intubation
heads, laryngoscope handles, etc.
7.
Provides assistance to students and instructors in the preparation of props and equipment for
campus visitations and outreach events.
8.
Keeps storerooms and work areas orderly and clean.
9.
Provide assistance in training and work direction to student workers.
10.
Conducts and maintains inventory records of laboratory supplies, material and equipment and
prepares periodic inventory reports.
11.
Places orders to vendors, inspects deliveries for accuracy of type and number, receives, and stocks
materials, supplies, and equipment for laboratory use.
12.
Assists in maintaining security of laboratories, laboratory equipment, supplies, and materials; sets
and monitors biohazardous waste refrigerator temperatures as specified in campus safety plan.
13.
Works with instructional faculty to, review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
related to laboratory safety and control measures.
14.
Adheres to all laboratory work practices and primary controls established by the department,
campus and district.
15.
May maintain expenditure records and provide data for budget estimates.
16.
Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned with a short
period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Course content, equipment, safety and other procedures, supplies, and reference materials related
to an EMS skills laboratory.
Methods and procedures of preparing instructional materials used in an EMS skills
laboratory.
Concepts associated with Emergency Medical Services and out-of-hospital care delivery.
Mathematic skills related to medical calculations of metric weights, volumes, and percentages.
Sufficient interpersonal skills to guide students and student workers, and to convey technical
concepts.
Operational characteristics of laboratory apparatus, equipment, and materials pertaining to EMS
skills laboratory.
District occupational hazards and standard safety practices including methods and techniques
used in handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals and bio hazardous waste.
Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing.
Basic inventory and purchasing processes and procedures.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to:
Set up, modify, service, adjust, and make minor repairs to laboratory apparatus and equipment.
Prepare instructional equipment for laboratory exercises.
Operate, calibrate, and perform minor troubleshooting and repair of laboratory and office
equipment and tools.
Maintain the lab and equipment in a safe and organized manner including the handling of
hazardous or dangerous materials and equipment in accordance with District safety
protocol.
Observe safety procedures and protocols, including those for safe handling, storage, and
disposal of hazardous materials.
Read and understand technical manuals and protocols.
Provide assistance to students in the use of lab equipment and lab procedures.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, database
management, and desktop publishing applications.
Perform routine record keeping and report writing duties.
Work independently and collaboratively.
Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Education and Experience Guidelines – Any combination of education and experience that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities
would be:
Education/Training:
High school diploma or GED and equivalent to a certificate or degree from an emergency
medical services/care program or school.
Required Experience:
One year of experience as an EMS provider, ambulance vehicle support technician (VST),
EMS laboratory technician or equivalent.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid EMT certification or equivalent.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIROMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a classroom/laboratory setting; exposure to
microbiological pathogens and sharps; work with EMS skills equipment and apparatus.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a
classroom/laboratory setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop,
bend, kneel crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of
weight (heavy weight with assistance); to operate laboratory and office equipment requiring
repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to
verbally communicate to exchange information; requires the wearing of personal protective
equipment including safety glasses or goggles, rubber or plastic gloves, respirators, or face
shields.
Vision: See in normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer
screens sand printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment; distinguish color.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Range: 38
Board Approved: April 9, 2015