Medical Laboratory Technician Program Coordinator

Position Details

Position Title Medical Laboratory Technician Program Coordinator FLSA Exempt Contract Length N/A Class Summary

The Allied Health Department is seeking a full time temporary Medical Laboratory Technician program coordinator who will be responsible for developing curricula and coursework for our new Medical Laboratory Technician Associate Degree program and once active, possibly providing quality instruction within the MLT and allied programs as qualified. In addition, the coordinator will be responsible for providing scheduled office hours for student consultation, serve on College committees as needed and assigned, and participating in student orientated instructional and advisement activities as needed and assigned.

Position Type Faculty Employment Status Temporary Position Funding Regular Minimum Education/Training/Experience

Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours of coursework in Science or related area.

Three years of teaching experience

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

Doctorate degree in Science or related area. Teaching experience in MLT courses at a community or two-year college.

Minimum Knowledge & Skills

Ability to develop MLT courses and curricula and effectively teach MLT courses

Knowledge of education methods and administration as well as current National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences ( NAACLS ) accreditation procedures and certification procedures

Working knowledge of American Society for Clinical Pathology ( ASCP ) and Texas Higher Education Coordinator Board standards

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

Demonstrable history of MLT course and curricula development and instruction; experience teaching in a 2-year college environment

Experience in the NAACLS accreditation or re-accreditation process

Knowledge of online and/or hybrid teaching formats.

Experience using simulation aids for laboratory experience.

Job Duties

- Prepare, develop, revise curriculum and course work. Meet classes as scheduled. Complete paperwork/tests and issue student grades as scheduled. Maintain office hours for student consultation

-Establish an advisory board

-Responsible for the organization, administration, instruction, evaluation, continuous quality improvement, curriculum planning and development, directing other program faculty/staff, and general effectiveness of the program

-Engage in a minimum of 36 hours of documented continuing professional development every 3 years

-Pursue, achieve, and maintain NAACLS accreditation of the program

-Responsible for organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of clinical experiences for students enrolled in the MLT program

-This position will initially report to the Director of Program Development and is responsible for performing tasks and assignments given by the Director. Other duties as appropriate to the position.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Holds ASCP - BOC or ASCP BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation; Stand, sit, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 40 pounds.


Posting Number F140P Candidates that are eligible apply Internal/External Special Instructions to Applicant Minimum Salary Range TBD Mid Point Salary Range TBD Maximum Salary Range Posting Open Date 12/09/2020 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.com.edu/postings/2358 EEO Statement

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have at least a Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours of coursework in Science or related area?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have at least three (3) years of teaching experience?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts (1 of 3)

Optional Documents