Bellingham Technical College invites applications for a Lab Instructional Technician II for the nursing program. This is a regular full-time year-round classified position. This position reports to the Dean of Nursing. It is anticipated to begin in June, 2024.
 
This position does not require a nursing degree or healthcare experience. This position will assist faculty in the laboratory and simulation lab setting, setting up and monitoring lab assignments, and providing one-on-one teaching support utilizing different technologies.
 
BTC is a premier higher education institution working to provide student-centered, high quality professional technical education throughout Whatcom County and is the only technical college serving northwest Washington State. The College is uniquely positioned to offer exceptional training and educational opportunities to area residents and employers. Founded in 1957 as Bellingham Vocational Institute, it has continued to offer high-quality education in a supportive, student-first environment. BTC has been serving its region with workforce education degrees and certificates to approximately 6000 students per year. The college provides professional technical programs and courses, adult basic education, English Language Acquisition programs, academic courses, community education, a few direct transfer degree opportunities, and two Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees. BTC works closely with regional employers and other partners to develop programs and train students to fill regional workforce demands and support economic development.
 
BTC is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming campus that supports diversity, promotes a sense of community, provides an effective work and learning environment, and encourages respect for individuals. As an Equal Opportunity employer, BTC values diversity and aims to recruit employees that reflect the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a successful and supportive learning environment for a diverse college student population with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Note: the examples of work are not necessarily descriptive of all work for this position. The intent of this description is to give a general indication of the levels of responsibility, knowledge, skills, training, experience, and complexity required to perform the work of the position. The omission of specific duties or tasks does not preclude management from assigning additional duties or tasks not listed.
 
Typical duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist with day-to-day activities and services of the nursing lab area, including lab set up, management of lab equipment and supplies; 
• Operate equipment such as low, medium, and high-fidelity human patient simulators, lab media equipment/systems, and other nursing lab equipment; 
• Specifically assist with the implementation of simulation scenarios; 
• Ensure that all equipment and supplies are in order and secure before leaving the laboratory; 
• Maintain area for cleanliness as well as safety; act as a safety officer; teach safe handling of equipment and materials; oversee sanitation of lab equipment and areas;
• Catalog equipment and supplies for easy acquisition; requisition supplies as necessary; 
• Identify occurrences of equipment malfunction or breakage and needs for equipment replacement or additional and contact appropriate services and make simple repairs and perform minor maintenance to lab equipment; 
• Assist instructor in individualized and group instruction and use of the equipment in occupational and other instructional classes; 
• Direct and instruct student assistants in the operation and maintenance of equipment; 
• Administer standardized tests to students; score tests and record results for analysis; 
• May coordinate the work of Instructional Technician I's; 
• Direct Peer Tutors and work-study students; 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate Degree, a vocational certificate or Bachelor's Degree, OR two years of college course work; AND two years of experience; OR equivalent educational/experience (does not require nursing or healthcare education or experience); 
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and online file management systems. 

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience maintaining an inventory and ordering supplies;
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems such as Canvas; 
• Knowledge of healthcare equipment, supplies, and technology; 
• Prior experience in healthcare.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Computer skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and high degree of accuracy and attention to details;
• Ability to provide consistent, professional and excellent communication and effective customer service to students, college staff and the public;
• Ability to work independently and/or with team member;
• Ability to work independently in a secure office one on one with students;
• Ability to discern sensitive materials and maintain appropriate confidentiality;
• Ability to work with individuals of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities in an inclusive and participatory manner;
• Required to maintain regular, punctual attendance.

Essential Work Environment:
Lab setting, using a variety of software; must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time; frequent need for oral, written and auditory communication; frequent use of computer and mouse; stooping, bending, twisting and lifting up to 50 pounds; frequent finger manipulation, typing, grasping, repetitive motion; working in an environment that may be noisy at times and with frequent interruptions and distractions; Excellent organizational skills; handle and safely clean up and dispose of biohazard materials common to the designated program area; work routinely with and around hazardous materials, potential allergens, chemicals and smells; frequent contact with latex; ability to lead others. Compensation and Work Schedule:
Salary is in accordance with the negotiated agreement with the Bellingham Education Support Team (BEST), full-time Salary is at Range 9, $4,263 per month ($24.50 per hour), with annual increments to $5,350 per month ($30.75 per hour) after five years of BTC experience in this position.
 
Leave is subject to the BEST negotiated agreement which currently expires June 30, 2026. At full-time, this position receives 8 hours per month of sick leave and starts with 10.67 hours per month (16 days per year) of vacation leave, 24 hours of personal leave and 12 paid state/college holidays per calendar year. The vacation and personal leave are available after successful completion of a 180 worked day probationary period. Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability; a retirement benefits package, with choice between the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or 3, up to five days of bereavement leave, depending on relative, up to 5 days birth/adoption leave, military leave per RCW 38.40.060 and paid civil/jury duty. Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in a medical Flexible Spending plan, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan, or Health Savings Account; Dependent Care Assistance; auto and homeowners insurance discounts, employee only tuition waiver assistance; and two voluntary investment (not matched) programs - TIAA (403b) or the State Deferred Compensation (457) plan.
 
The regular work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may be scheduled during the 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. workday; schedule may vary, especially around quarter start and end and peak dates, and may require some overtime, evening and Saturday hours. The position will be expected to work onsite full-time.
 
Application Procedures and Deadline:
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at http://www.btc.edu/jobs and received by 5 p.m. PST on April 22, 2024. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until filled. More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu or contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 752-8354. You will be contacted if selected for an interview. At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B Visas.
 
Required Online Application Materials:

• Completed Online BTC Employment Application
• Online Supplemental Questions

Examination Requirements:
All applicants are required to complete the online Supplemental Questions, which will be scored. Each supplemental question must have an answer to be scored. Be sure to repeat information in a supplemental question if it is required by more than one question. Software or other examinations may be administered for finalists.
 
Bargaining Unit:
The position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Bellingham Educational Support Team (BEST).
 
Interviews are anticipated to be held in person May 10 and 13, 2024.