"Health Professions Lab Assistant"

Health Professions Lab Assistant

Company: Oklahoma City Community College

Job Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: Staff_0403414

Classification Title: Staff

Datatel Position ID: HEPR5LABASSI1A

Annual Hours: 2080

Placement Range: $13.67 - $15.38

Position Type: Regular

Job Category: Non-Exempt

General Description

This position provides assistance for labs for the Health Professions Programs to meet the instructional goals of the department, program, division, and college.

Reports To: Lab Director, Health Professions Simulations

What position(s) reports to this position? None

Minimum Education/Experience

Associate's Degree

AND

Minimum (1) year work experience in a health related field.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept (2) years of health related work experience in lieu of degree for a total of three (3) years of work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge:
Professional and appropriate behavior and appearance
Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as the Portal and Moodle)
Organization and attention to detail

Skills:
Using medical equipment and supplies;
Using computers and work processing software;
Entering data;
Communicating positively;
Organizing work;
Coordinating work with others;
Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions; and
Dealing positively on human relation issues.
Positive human relations and communication skills

Abilities:
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to produce reports and spread sheets
Ability to work independently and coordinate work with others
Ability to work well as a team member
Must be punctual, reliable, and dependable
Must be mechanically inclined and be able to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work is heavy work which requires the person to occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to administration, faculty, staff, students, and others to perform the essential functions of the position; must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently move about the Health Professions Division and the OCCC campus to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer and other office equipment to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.

This position requires the person to occasionally position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level.

This position requires the person to use upper and lower body to exert force up to 50 pounds to push, pull, grasp, and/or lift materials or equipment.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with materials/equipment and assist students/faculty/staff.

This position requires the person to judge, observe, and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

Work is performed in a relatively safe, stable, and secure indoor office setting.

Work is performed during normal office hours with some occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Minimum (1) year work experience in a lab at an institution of higher education

Required Training

Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution

Work Hours: Generally 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday with occasional evenings or Saturdays.

Department: Division of Health Prof.

Open Until Filled: No

HR Contact: Rose Sanchez

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the electronic application and attach the required documents: Cover letter, resume and transcript confirming required college coursework and hours.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Job Duties (Position Specific)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)

• The primary responsibility is to ensure requested labs are set up and taken down per the schedule in course syllabi or as directed by the HP Simulations Lab Director.
• Responsible for the oversight and maintenance of laboratory and technology equipment and furnishings.
• Maintain inventory, cleanliness, orderliness, and neatness of all labs in the Health Professions Center.
• Responsible for tracking and location of all equipment, and reporting damage or loss to the Health Professions Simulations Lab Director, and the appropriate program director. If directed, start the repair process immediately.
• Responsible for maintaining a current inventory (once a month) of disposable supplies.
• Work collaboratively with the HP Simulations Director, as well as, others within the Division and the College.
• Responsible for the SDS in all labs, being current and up to date (monthly check) and for the online system.
• Obtain/maintain gather vendor information as requested.
• Perform inventory on an annual basis.
• Assist in preparation for, and during, accreditation site visits.
• Coordinate with HP Simulations & Lab Director to schedule and assign student workers, track hours worked, and ensure compliance with weekly hour limits.
• Assist faculty with the location, use and care of equipment and their associated technologies.
• Oversee and assist as needed/directed in the HP Computer Labs to include troubleshooting and general computer maintenance.
• Provide support for students, faculty and administration to insure an optimal learning environment.
• Ensure required equipment maintenance/calibration is scheduled and completed as needed and maintain related records.
• Coordinate with programs to meet laundry needs and schedule.
• Assist with Health Professions recruitment activities.
• Support division office operations.
• Any other duties as assigned by the HP Simulations & Lab Director, Dean of Health Professions, or HP Program Directors.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)

• Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.
• Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.
• Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
• Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.
• Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

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