PT Lab Assistant

Virginia Community Colleges; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Virginia Community College (Southwest) invites applications for two part-time Lab Assistants in the Registered Nursing Program within the Health Technologies Division. Roles include one in the sim lab and one in the skills lab, supporting lab activities and student learning.

The college emphasizes accessible career training and offers degrees designed for transfer or direct entry into nursing careers; candidates must have nursing- related credentials and clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing; or a baccalaureate degree in nursing and active enrollment in a graduate program.
• At least two years of recent clinical experience in direct patient care.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Support RN program labs in the sim lab and skills lab as a Lab Assistant.
• Assist instructors and students during lab sessions and clinical simulations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Diversity & inclusion

Teamwork

Education

Graduate nursing degree or BA in nursing (active graduate enrollment)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Summary

Working Title

Role Title

Role Title Trainer Instructor II

Role Code

Role Code 29112-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 04

Position Number

Position Number 294W0305

Agency

Agency Southwest Virginia Community College

Division

Division Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Tazewell - 185

Hiring Range

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Schedule may vary – classes may be offered day, evening, or weekends.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Southwest Virginia Community College (Southwest) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, Southwest offers associate’s degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. Southwest also has associate’s degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.

Southwest Community College invites applications for two part-time Lab Assistants for The Registered Nursing Program in the Health Technologies Division. One position will be for the sim lab and the other will be for the skills lab.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• A graduate degree, preferably with a major in nursing; or a baccalaureate degree in nursing & be actively enrolled in a graduate program
• At least two years of recent clinical experience in direct patient care required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse ages, backgrounds, life experiences and abilities

Additional Considerations

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Some travel may be required.

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3366P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/17/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 08/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website www.sw.edu

Contact Name

Contact Name Human Resources

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Phone Number 276.964.7333

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you either reside in Virginia or are you available to work onsite at a college location in Virginia?
  • Yes
  • No