Job Details

Clinical Laboratory Assistant for the Surgical Technology Program

Position Number: 6519109
Location: Springfield, MA
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Clinical Laboratory Assistant for the Surgical Technology Program

Category: School of Health and Patient Simulation (SHPS)
Department: Surgical Technology Program
Locations: Springfield, MA
Posted:
Closes:
Type:
Position ID:: 192237

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Springfield Technical Community College seeks applicants for the part-time position of Clinical Laboratory Assistant to the Surgical Technology Program. This Clinical Laboratory Assistant will report to the program coordinator of the Surgical Technology program and the Dean of the School of Health and Patient Simulation (SHPS). The Clinical Laboratory Assistant will implement assistive methods in practices and processes that maximize personnel and support resources in achieving the School of Health and Patient Simulation's goals.

SAMPLE OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the program coordinator of the Surgical Technology Program and the Dean of the School of Health and Patient Simulation, the Clinical Laboratory Assistant will demonstrate excellence in the following areas:

Understands and supports the College's mission and supports the educational and informational needs of the SHPS students.
Interact professionally with students
Submit promptly and in proper form reports and requests of the Department Chair and the Dean of the School of Health and Patient Simulation.
Attend all departmental, school and college meetings as required.
Maintain confidentiality regarding students and colleagues.
Maintain safety of laboratory equipment and classroom space.
Clean, prepare, assemble, and disassemble all equipment and supplies for laboratory exercises for students. Inventory all replenishment supplies
Demonstrate competent usage of surgical technology and surgical procedural equipment.
Prepares for weekly lab by: Reviewing weekly content outlines, readings, and skills checklists. Supervision and advisement of students on lab related skills
Works collaboratively with the lab instructor to prepare for weekly labs by: Reviewing weekly content outlines, readings, and skills checklists. Supervision and advisement of students on lab related skills
Maintain and organize all laboratory equipment and supplies.
Assists with and offers help with assigned skills /assignments
Abide by the regulations set out in the Massachusetts Community College Council collective bargaining agreement.
Ensures utilization and proper use of learning equipment and materials.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Actively participate in professional organizations/initiatives of the School of Health and Patient Simulation
Maintain and update professional and clinical competencies and certifications

Job Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS:

Associates Degree from an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
Have a minimum total of two years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds regularly.
Be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people. (Students, faculty and patients/clients)

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:
Salary: MCCC Part Time Rate $35.31 per hour, up to 18.5 hours per week
Benefits: No
Union: MCCC
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

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