Laboratory Technician/Health Science

Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE This position is responsible for performing specialized and technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory or a technical support service center.

Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Assists in the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory or for a technical support service center; performs specialized and technical duties to assure efficient lab operations. Assists faculty in the use of a variety of equipment materials and supplies. Prepares and issues materials and equipment for student use; maintains records of materials and equipment used by students. Prepares instructional materials and equipment for faculty demonstration and student use as requested according to approved procedures. Maintains laboratory environment in a safe clean and orderly condition. Orders receives and stores supplies materials and equipment; maintains inventories assures that adequate quantities are available for instructional use. Troubleshoots adjusts maintains and performs minor repairs to equipment; reports major repair needs or arranges for repairs according to established procedures. Prepares and maintains various records and reports related to laboratory operations and activities as required; operates a variety of equipment related to the specialized area of assignment; performs some clerical duties as required. Assists in the coordination of exhibits or the use of lab facilities and assures the availability of appropriate supplies and equipment. Trains and provides work direction to others as directed. Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity equity and inclusion trainings and events. Performs related duties as assigned. In addition to the essential functions the Laboratory Technician may prepare for and host various public functions as well as maintain budgets for their assigned department.

Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated experience providing exceptional customer service. Prior experience working in healthcare or health education environment. Prior experience and applied knowledge with computers utilization of various computer software office applications and any specific health care programs such as Omnicell and simulation software. Evidence of experience in specialized technical laboratory duties and operations within a health care setting or nursing educational setting including a basic knowledge of medical equipment programming and ancillary supplies. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to analyze and identify proper lab needs for vendor identification and ordering. Knowledge of basic requisition and budgeting functions. The ability to address the needs of diverse student and/or employee populations. Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED ; two years collegelevel course work in area of specialization and extensive practical experience in area of specialization. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Work Schedule
Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)