What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at Union County College?
The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance and preparation of the Practical Nursing skills laboratories at the Plainfield Campus under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. He/she will be responsible for preparing the laboratories and updating inventory lists.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
- Assist the Practical Nursing faculty and academic specialists to organize and prepare materials for skilled lab, demonstration, and competency testing.
- Maintain the nursing lab scheduling to ensure maximum access to and utilization by students.
- Prepare supplies, equipment, and set up skills and health assessment labs for faculty demonstrations, teaching, and competency testing.
- Maintain open lab hours for students’ review and practice of nursing skills.
- Maintain the organization and cleanliness of labs each week.
- Maintain sufficient amount of consumable supplies for health assessment and skills.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment in skills lab and health assessment labs each semester and manages the storage rooms in an orderly manner.
- Ensure routine maintenance, upgrades, repair and replacement of skills and health assessment laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Ensure the safe storage, collection, and disposal of hazardous and waste materials according to according to "New Jersey Right to Know Act” and other relevant regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Division Dean.
Education Requirements
Associate degree in Nursing required or Certificate in Nursing or related field with an equivalent combination of education and experience to demonstrate core competencies.
Current NJ RN or LPN license
Experience
- Demonstrated nursing clinical experience or skilled laboratory practice preferred.
- Experience working with faculty/staff to support laboratory activities for students.
- Teaching and/or tutoring experience with nursing students preferred.
Competencies and Skills Required
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment, supplies, and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills and strong command of English language.
- Ability to maintain/update inventory of equipment and supplies.
- Ability to work and communicate well with a wide diversity of people including faculty, academic specialists, students, maintenance, and custodial staff.
- Ability to organize and utilize time efficiently.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills using Microsoft Office.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
- Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Some travel required
Salary
$50.00 per hour
Additional Information
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
Terms of Employment
Part-time. Hours not to exceed 25 hours per week. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Mandatory overtime is required throughout the year, especially at peak times. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.
Salary : $50
