Allied Health Lab Specialist

Motlow; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College (JSCC) invites applications for a Lab Assistant in Health Sciences to support Electrocardiography, Phlebotomy, CMA, and CNA courses. The role focuses on preparing and maintaining labs, assisting with demonstrations and student skill checks, and ensuring compliance with safety and accreditation standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and healthcare-related certifications, with clinical or instructional healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current healthcare-related certification(s) relevant to Phlebotomy, EKG, Medical Assisting, Nursing Assistant, or patient care.
• Clinical or instructional experience in a healthcare or allied health setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and maintain instructional laboratories for Health Science courses.
• Assist faculty during lab and skills-based instruction, providing demonstrations and student support as appropriate.
• Support student practice of clinical skills by assisting with student competencies, skills check-offs, and practical examinations under faculty supervision.
• Ensure laboratory equipment, supplies, and manikins are properly cleaned, stored, and maintained according to safety and infection control standards.
• Monitor lab safety practices and report concerns to faculty or program leadership.
• Assist with tracking student compliance requirements as directed (e.g., immunizations, background checks, drug screenings, CPR certification).
• Support preparation of students for clinical placement by reinforcing professional behavior, safety standards, and procedural expectations.
• Maintain accurate records related to lab usage, competencies, and equipment inventory.
• Support Health Science programs including day, evening, and offsite offerings as assigned.
• Assist with orientation sessions, open labs, skills remediation, mock interviews, mock clinicals, and student review sessions.
• Other duties as assigned specifically related to career and technical education

Skills

Lab safety

Patient care

Communication

Organization

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Jackson State Community College (JSCC) invites applications for a Lab Assistant in Health Sciences to support Electrocardiography, Phlebotomy, CMA, and CNA courses. The role focuses on preparing and maintaining labs, assisting with demonstrations and student skill checks, and ensuring compliance with safety and accreditation standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and healthcare-related certifications, with clinical or instructional healthcare experience.