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

Motlow; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 50,971,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast State Community College is seeking a Part-Time/Temporary Radiologic Lab Assistant at the Regional Center for Health Professions. The role supports lab prep/cleanup and assists students in both campus lab and clinical settings.

Reporting to the Dean of Health Professions, the position involves travel to clinical sites weekly, adherence to accreditation standards, and delivering safe, competent instruction while maintaining professional conduct and collaboration with instructors.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• ARRT RT(R) certification with unrestricted licensure.
• Ability to travel weekly to clinical sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean the radiologic lab.
• Assist students at clinical sites and campus labs.
• Provide oversight of clinical experiences for students.
• Adhere to accreditation standards and college policies.
• Deliver safe, competent instruction to students.
• Assist instructors with demonstrations, skills training, and discussions.
• Evaluate student performance against established standards.
• Maintain communication with Program Director and instructors.
• Provide appropriate supervision to students in clinical settings.
• Complete other assignments as directed by supervision.

Skills

MS Office

Records management

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in a related field

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.