Lab Assistant - Cardiovascular Technology (Non-Invasive) (PT/Temp)

Title: Lab Assistant - Cardiovascular Technology (Non-Invasive) (PT/Temp)

Employee Classification: Part-time/Temporary

Institution: Northeast State Community College

Department: Health Professions

Campus Location: Northeast State at Kingsport

Salary: $25 hourly rate, up to 27 hours per week

Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean of Health Professions, the Cardiovascular (Non-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: o Demonstrations o Skills training o 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 students in a clinical setting
• Complete other assignments as directed by supervision.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree from an accredited institution

Registered Cardiac Sonographer through CCI or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer through ARDMS without history of revocation, denial, or suspension of licensure

Current BLS provider

Preferred Qualifications

One or more years of teaching experience

One or more years of related work experience in Echo Lab

ACLS certified

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

Additional Notes

Position will require travel to clinical sites two to three days a week

For assistance regarding the job ad, application process, or application status, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-354-5183 or HRstaffing@northeaststate.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. A resume and unofficial transcripts are required; a cover letter is optional. You will also be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. References WILL be contacted if you are selected for an interview. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.