Pool - Clinical Laboratory Assistant (Hourly / Casual)

Pool - Clinical Laboratory Assistant (Hourly / Casual)

Requisition ID
req13

Employment Type
Casual Employee

Position Summary

This Hourly Hiring Pool represents current or potential hourly non-benefited job openings in this employment category. There is no guarantee of employment from this hiring pool. Positions are not benefited. Hours and schedules vary.

Typical Lab Schedule: 8am-11am & 12pm-3pm or 9am-1pm

Typical Term: approximately 20 hour/week

Compensation category:

Technical Assistant Level III - Casual Employment.

Wage will be determined based on qualifications (education and credentialing) and experience.



Basic Qualifications





Position Requirements and Responsibilities

• Qualified applicants must possess one of the following Medical Assisting credentials; CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCMA (NCCT), CCMA (NHA)
• Three years of Medical Assisting experience or more in ambulatory care

• Must be able to perform all duties of a Certified Medical Assisting including: taking standard vital signs and measurements, performing venipuncture, capillary puncture, POCT, vision screenings, and injections.
• Must be knowledgeable with sterile processing, wound care, medication administration, EKG and spirometry testing.
• Support students by assessing performance of clinical skills and offering guidance, suggestions, encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Follow all MA Program and college rules and policies including FERPA and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain safety and integrity of the laboratory environment and report any injuries or unsafe behaviors.
• Evaluate and grade student work, laboratory assignments and activities.
• Support faculty by restocking laboratory supplies, performing inventory and providing feedback regarding student performance.
• Promote professionalism by modeling such behaviors inside and outside the classroom or clinical lab setting. Professional conduct includes; punctuality, approachable demeanor, positive attitude and treating faculty and students with dignity and respect.
• Create a supportive environment, constructive, and engaging student learning environment.
• Identify at risk students; provide extra support, guidance, and attention.
• Strong oral and written communication and the ability to work well with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher
• Management or supervisory experience
• Experience in Primary Care or Internal Medicine

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly.

For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Portland Community College will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete the designated Immigration Service Employers Verification I-9 form.

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.