What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technology Program Laboratory Assistant I position at Parkland College?
Hourly Rate : $30.00 - $35.94 depending upon qualifications
This position is an on-campus, part-time, maximum 19-hour-per-week appointment based in Champaign, Illinois.
Applications accepted until the position(s) are filled.
The Surgical Technology Lab Assistant I is responsible for providing support to the surgical technology instructors. This position prepares demonstrations, organizes supplies/equipment, and observes and assists students with lab practice. The Lab Assistant is a part-time appointment on a schedule established by the Surgical Technology (SUR) Program Director. The position involves handling confidential information and records. The Lab Assistant must be able to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks.
Applicants Must Submit
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.
Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.
Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.
Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This position is an on-campus, part-time, maximum 19-hour-per-week appointment based in Champaign, Illinois.
Applications accepted until the position(s) are filled.
The Surgical Technology Lab Assistant I is responsible for providing support to the surgical technology instructors. This position prepares demonstrations, organizes supplies/equipment, and observes and assists students with lab practice. The Lab Assistant is a part-time appointment on a schedule established by the Surgical Technology (SUR) Program Director. The position involves handling confidential information and records. The Lab Assistant must be able to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks.
Applicants Must Submit
- An online employment application
- Cover letter
- Resume or CV
- Prepare laboratory environments for instruction by assembling necessary resources.
- Answer student questions.
- Monitor student practice times to maximize the number of students served.
- Disassemble and store equipment.
- Operate audio-visual equipment.
- Notify the Surgical Technology Program Director of equipment repair, maintenance, and replacement needs.
- Coordinate with other campus departments to troubleshoot problems.
- Manage the surgical technology lab in compliance with college safety policies.
- Gives verbal and written feedback in an objective fashion.
- Ability to give the student measurable actions to improve skills.
- Understands FERPA and confidentiality regarding student progress and information
- Ability to present skills and methods in a consistent manner based on standardized skill sets and not personal preferences.
- Follows and enforces program and college policies and procedures.
- Maintain computer skills
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies and the college. In addition:
- Must hold a current Certified Surgical Technologist credential through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
- Associate Degree or diploma from an accredited surgical technology program.
- Two (2) years’ full time work experience as a surgical technologist in the scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both within the past five years Associate Degree or diploma from an accredited surgical technology program.
- Verbal and mathematical abilities sufficient to organize the efficient use of the laboratory, operation of computers and software, and effective communication.
- Ability to learn the computer laboratory resources, and new programs and equipment as technology changes.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office products.
- Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act, and nationwide healthcare fraud and abuse scan.
- Must meet all clinical requirements including successfully completing a post offer, pre-employment clinical drug test.
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.
Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.
Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.
Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $30 - $36