Lab Assistant - Cardiovascular Technology (Invasive)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean of Health Professions, the Cardiovascular (Invasive) Lab Assistant assists with the preparation and clean-up of laboratory and provides instruction and support to students at the assigned clinical site and/or campus lab.

Job Duties

• Assist with the preparation and clean-up of the laboratory
• Assist students at the assigned clinical site and/or lab on campus
• Provide oversight of clinical experiences for students enrolled in the Program, travel to clinical sites two to three days a week as needed
• Adhere to applicable accreditation commission standards or agencies regulations, the college's policies and procedures, and the Program's curricula
• Provide competent, consistent, and safe instructions to the students
• Demonstrate professional attitudes and behavior in the following areas:
  • Appearance
  • Timeliness
  • Adherence to policies and standards
  • Management of conflict
  • Ethical judgment
  • Self-directed learning for professional growth
  • Interactions with patients, public and health care professionals
• Support instructor using appropriate techniques related to adult learning to include:
  • Demonstrations
  • Skills training
  • Quizzing and discussion
• Provide basic counseling and support skills to facilitate learning and progress
• Assist in evaluating the student's performance according to established standards and criteria
• Maintain communication with Northeast State Community College Program Director and instructors
• Provide appropriate level of supervision to student in clinical setting
• Complete other assignments as directed by supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• AAS degree in Cardiovascular Technology or related field from an accredited institution
• Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS) licensure through an accredited national credentialing organization

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of teaching experience
• One or more years of related work experience in Cath Lab
• Conversational ability or fluency in a second language

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technology Skills: MS Office suite; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems
• Ability to communicate with individuals from a wide range of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds (students, family, staff, governmental officials), both orally and in writing
• Capable of managing time and workload to meet strategic planning, budgeting, and any other assigned deadlines
• Dependability
• Responsive to primary stakeholders' requests
• Professional demeanor, communication, and attire
• Proficient functioning in a team-oriented environment

Pay & Schedule

• $25.00 per hour
• Up to 27 hours per week
• Part-time/Temporary