Equipment Manager

Job Title: Equipment Coordinator

Location: Greater Boston

Department: Education Department

Job Type: Part Time

Shift and Schedule: Monday to Friday with flexibility based on class requirements.

Job Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and 401(k) available for full time employees.
• Positions available in: Greater Boston

Equipment Coordinator Job Description

The Emergency Medical Service Laboratory Assistant works collaboratively and effectively with CEC staff to provide program students with an influential learning experience and to promote teamwork and student success. This position provides various forms of support to course instructors by performing a variety of functions under the supervision of the Program Director and instructors. Functions include preparation for laboratory sessions, maintenance and repair of equipment, set up and take downs of Massachusetts state practical exams and stocking, cleaning, maintenance and coordination of the mobile simulation lab. Will assist in orientation by creating ID’s and other tasks to assist with onboarding.

Equipment Coordinator Responsibilities

• Assist the instructor in the oversight of all laboratory activities for a specific course
• Maintain a safe and supportive atmosphere for all students including acquisition and disseminating personal protective equipment
• Follow and enforce safety guidelines at all times
• Assist with the set-up of needed equipment, materials and supplies for each lab session under the supervision of the course instructor and/or the EMS Program Director
• Assist with laboratory clean up and in ensuring that the laboratory space is left clean, neat and organized
• Be familiar with all procedures and skills involved in each laboratory session
• Attend all scheduled laboratory sessions
• Attend meetings and training as scheduled by the course instructor or program coordinator
• Be familiar with and understand OEMS and CoAEMSP protocols
• Coordinate with Administrative Assistant purchase of needed equipment
• Perform appropriate care and maintenance of high and low fidelity manikins as directed by the Program Director and/or instructor
• Follow CEC policies and procedures
• Oversee and direct all activities relative to management, operation and upgrade of the simulation labs and equipment including compliance with federal, state and professional standards.
• Maintain list of equipment needs and budget requirements including budget creation.
• Oversee maintenance and function of program equipment including the Mobile Simulation Lab.
• Meet with equipment vendors and make requests for new or upgrades to IT equipment and software as needed.
• Identify purchase requirements to maintain classes.
• Any other duties assigned

Equipment Coordinator Job Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Graduate
• MA Licensed EMT
• Familiar with training aids/manikins/educational equipment
• Experience in any field requiring exceptional organizational skills and excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver's license
• EMT License or higher
• Must display professionalism in dress, demeanor, and attitude to present a positive learning environment for the students, associate faculty, and training center.

Equipment Coordinator Job Preferred Qualifications

• Paramedic/EMT Instructor Coordinator License
• Experience with education standards in other associated fields
• Approved Instructor for ACLS, PALS, PEPP, CPR, PHTLS, AMLS, GEMS, EPC
• National Registry/Mass State Advanced or Paramedic Certification, current certification in ACLS, PALS, PEPP, CPR, PHTLS, AMLS, GEMS, EPC.

Equipment Coordinator Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform this job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job's duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear; stand; walk; use fingers, hands, and arms to reach, handle or operate essential office equipment, objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About Cataldo

Since 1977, Cataldo Ambulance Service, Inc. has continually distinguished ourselves as a leader in providing routine and emergency medical services. As the needs of the community and the patient change, we continue to introduce innovative programs to ensure the highest level of care is available to everyone in the areas we serve.

Cataldo is the largest private EMS provider and private ambulance service in Massachusetts. In addition to topping 50,000 emergency medical transportations annually through 911 contacts with multiple cities, we partner with some of Massachusetts top medical facilities to provide non-emergency medical ambulance and wheelchair transportation services. We are also an EMS provider to specialty venues like Fenway Park, Warrior Arena, and TD Garden.

While Cataldo began as an ambulance service company, we continue to grow through innovation and expand the services we offer to the local communities. As a public health resource, Cataldo offers training and education to the healthcare and emergency medical community through the Cataldo Education Center. This includes certification training for new employees as well as the training needed for career advancement. Through our partnerships with health systems, hospitals, managed care organizations, and others, we continue to provide in-home care through the state’s first and largest Mobile Integrated Health program, SmartCare. We also have delivered more than 1.7 million Covid-19 vaccines and continue to operate testing and vaccination sites throughout the state of Massachusetts.