Title: Lab Assistant - Cardiovascular Technology (Non-Invasive)
Employee Classification: Part-time/Temporary
Institution: Northeast State Community College
Department: Health Professions
Campus Location: Northeast State at Kingsport
Salary: $25.00 per hour
Job Summary
Reporting to the Dean of Health Professions, the Cardiovascular (Non-Invasive) Lab Assistant is responsible for assisting 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 an appropriate level of supervision to students in a clinical setting
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree from an accredited institution
Registered Cardiac Sonographer through CCI or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer through ARDMS without a 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 language other than English
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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
Technology skills: MS Office suite, videoconferencing software, digital records management systems, general operating systems, and data information systems.
For assistance regarding the job ad, application process, or application status, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-323-0204 or
[email protected] .
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. If you are selected for an interview your references WILL be automatically contacted. 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.
