Health Professions Lab Assistant

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. Job Open Date 08/27/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Job Duties 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.