Lab Assistant - Cardiovascular Technology (Invasive)

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast State Community College, located in Kingsport, TN, seeks a Lab Assistant - Cardiovascular Technology (Invasive) to support laboratory prep, student instruction, and clinical supervision at the campus or assigned site.

The role is part-time/temporary with duties including assisting with lab preparations, supervising clinical experiences, and ensuring safety and compliance with program standards.

Qualifications

• AAS degree in Cardiovascular Technology or related field is required.
• RCIS licensure through an accredited national credentialing organization is required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and clean-up of the laboratory.
• Assist students at the clinical site and campus lab.
• Provide oversight of clinical experiences; travel to clinical sites as needed.
• Adhere to accreditation standards and college policies.
• Provide safe instruction and professional conduct to students.
• Support instructors using adult learning techniques (demonstrations, skills training, discussion).
• Support learning progress and evaluate student performance according to standards.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Education

AAS degree in Cardiovascular Technology

Job description

Title: Lab Assistant - Cardiovascular Technology (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; Up to 27 hours per week

Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean of Health Professions, the Cardiovascular (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:
• 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 appropriate level of supervision to student in clinical settingComplete other assignments as directed by supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• AAS degree in Cardiovascular Technology or related field from an accredited institution
• Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS) licensure through an accredited national credentialing organization

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of teaching experience
• One or more years of related work experience in Cath Lab
• 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