Lab Assistant - Radiologic Technology (Part-Time/Temporary)

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast State Community College in Kingsport seeks a part-time Radiologic Lab Assistant to support lab prep, cleanup, and student instruction at the Regional Center for Health Professions.

The role requires ARRT RT(R) certification and an associate degree in a related field, with travel to clinical sites weekly as needed. Compensation is $25 per hour, up to 27 hours weekly, aligned with clinical lab responsibilities and instruction.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Current ARRT RT(R) certification and registration without history of revocation, denial, or suspension.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and cleanup of the laboratory.
• Assist students at the clinical site and/or on campus lab.
• Provide oversight of clinical experiences; travel to clinical sites weekly as needed.
• Adhere to accreditation standards, college policies, and program curricula.
• Provide competent, safe instruction to students; maintain professional conduct.
• Support instructors using adult-learning techniques: demonstrations, skills training, quizzes, discussions.
• Provide basic counseling and support to facilitate learning and progress.
• Evaluate student performance against established standards; communicate with Program Director.
• Provide appropriate supervision in clinical settings; complete other assignments as directed.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Dependability

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Digital records management

Job description

Title:

Lab Assistant - Radiologic Technology (Part-Time/Temporary)

Employee Classification:

Part-Time/Temporary

Institution:

Northeast State Community College

Campus Location:

Regional Center for Health Professions

Salary:

$25 hourly rate, up to 27 hours per week

Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean of Health Professions, the Radiologic Lab Assistant assists with the preparation and clean-up of the 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 setting
• Complete other assignments as directed by supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited institution
• Currently Certified and Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Registered Technologist - Radiography (RT (R)) without a history of revocation, denial, or suspension of licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in clinical supervision and instruction of Radiography students.
• One or more years of related work experience as a Registered Technologist.
• 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

Additional Notes

• Position will require travel to clinical sites weekly as assigned by Program officials.