Lab Assistant, Radiologic Technology

Monroe Community College; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Monroe Community College is seeking a Lab Assistant for radiologic technology, to support faculty with imaging equipment and procedures. Duties include equipment maintenance, teaching basic imaging, and maintaining inventory for imaging labs.

The role emphasizes safety, record-keeping, and collaboration with instructors to ensure effective learning in a semester-based program.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS RT License.
• ARRT Certification in radiologic technology.
• Associate degree from an accredited radiologic technology program.
• Demonstrates high academic and clinical ability.
• One year experience in a medical imaging department.
• Knowledge and ability to work with imaging education software.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance.
• Student instruction in imaging and processing equipment.
• C-arm instruction and lab assistance.
• Assists faculty in imaging procedures practice and labs.
• Maintains records and statistics.
• Reviews student assignments.
• Remediation for procedures competencies and image analyses.
• Maintains inventory of lab supplies and equipment.
• Replenishes lab supplies as needed.
• Requests quotes for supplies and equipment.
• Informs safety officers and faculty of issues.
• Participates in department/division/college meetings.
• Miscellaneous as per instructor.

Skills

NYS RT License

ARRT Certified

Academic/clinical ability

1 year radiologic technologist exp

Imaging software literacy

Education

Associate degree in radiologic technology

Tools

Imaging software

Job description

This lab assistant is an hourly position appointed on a semester by semester basis and assigned to help faculty with the following responsibilities as determined by the instructor(s):

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Equipment Maintenance
• Student instruction in the use of imaging and processing equipment
• C-arm instruction and lab assistance
• Assists faculty in imaging procedures practice and competency labs, and imaging production labs
• Maintains records and statistics as assigned
• Reviews student assignments as assigned by faculty
• Remediation for procedures competencies and image analyses
• Maintains a computerized running inventory of lab supplies and equipment
• Replenishes lab supplies as needed
• Requests quotes for supplies and equipment as needed
• Informs RSO and faculty of safety and equipment issues or needs
• Participates in department/division/college meetings as requested
• Miscellaneous as per instructor

The clinical assistant will not be responsible for any academic advising.

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth.which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Valid NYS RT License
• ARRT Certified in radiologic technology
• Associate degree from accredited radiologic technology program
• Demonstrates high academic and clinical ability
• One year experience working as a radiologic technologist in a medical imaging department
• Knowledge and ability to work with computer software for imaging and education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in operating room and fluoroscopic imaging
• Knowledge of sectional anatomy and CT or Interventional radiography
• Experience working with students in an academic setting or as a clinical instructor
• Demonstrates high academic and clinical ability
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity and college budget. This position has a range of $40 to $50 per hour and is based on these mentioned factors.

There will be an orientation scheduled prior to the start of the lab assistant program to outline roles and responsibilities. Assignments will begin the first day of classes. The position will be for one academic semester. Each lab assistant will be reviewed upon completion of the Fall semester and notified if they will be assigned in the Spring semester. If at any time a lab assistant's work is hindering student success, the lab assistant will meet with both the clinical faculty and department chair to determine if the lab assistant should continue in the position. Lab assistants are expected to adhere to all college policies and trainings as well as program policies and procedures.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.