Job Description

Springfield Technical Community College seeks applicants for the part-time position of Clinical Laboratory Assistant to the Surgical Technology Program. This Clinical Laboratory Assistant will report to the program coordinator of the Surgical Technology program and the Dean of the School of Health and Patient Simulation (SHPS). The Clinical Laboratory Assistant will implement assistive methods in practices and processes that maximize personnel and support resources in achieving the School of Health and Patient Simulation's goals.

SAMPLE OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the program coordinator of the Surgical Technology Program and the Dean of the School of Health and Patient Simulation, the Clinical Laboratory Assistant will demonstrate excellence in the following areas:

• Understands and supports the College's mission and supports the educational and informational needs of the SHPS students.


• Interact professionally with students


• Submit promptly and in proper form reports and requests of the Department Chair and the Dean of the School of Health and Patient Simulation.


• Attend all departmental, school and college meetings as required.


• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and colleagues.


• Maintain safety of laboratory equipment and classroom space.


• Clean, prepare, assemble, and disassemble all equipment and supplies for laboratory exercises for students. Inventory all replenishment supplies


• Demonstrate competent usage of surgical technology and surgical procedural equipment.


• Prepares for weekly lab by: Reviewing weekly content outlines, readings, and skills checklists. Supervision and advisement of students on lab related skills


• Works collaboratively with the lab instructor to prepare for weekly labs by: Reviewing weekly content outlines, readings, and skills checklists. Supervision and advisement of students on lab related skills


• Maintain and organize all laboratory equipment and supplies.


• Assists with and offers help with assigned skills /assignments


• Abide by the regulations set out in the Massachusetts Community College Council collective bargaining agreement.


• Ensures utilization and proper use of learning equipment and materials.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participate in professional organizations/initiatives of the School of Health and Patient Simulation


• Maintain and update professional and clinical competencies and certifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree from an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.


• Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).


• Have a minimum total of two years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.


• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds regularly.


• Be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people. (Students, faculty and patients/clients)

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Salary: MCCC Part Time Rate $35.31 per hour, up to 18.5 hours per week 
Benefits: No
Union: MCCC
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All available positions are located at: which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter**, resume and three (3) professional references.

**Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY:

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

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Salary/Compensation: $35.31 per hour

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