INSTRUCTIONAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I, (Medical Assisting)

INSTRUCTIONAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I, (Medical Assisting)

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District

Close/First Review Date: 01/29/2023

Campus Location: San Jose City College

Position Description:
POSITION SUMMARY

The Instructional Laboratory Technician I (Medical Assisting) reports to the Division Dean of Business and Workforce Development at San Jose City College. The work schedule is 10 months per year; 32 hours per week; Monday - Thursday; 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The Instructional Laboratory Technician I (Medical Assisting) position is grant funded and contingent upon yearly funding. Categorically

This position is represented by CSEA (California School Employees Association), Chapter 363.

POSITION PURPOSE

Performs support services for a variety of courses in the Medical Assisting instructional program by providing materials, supplies, equipment and related logistical support to lecture, laboratory and other instructional activities; issues, stores, and maintains laboratory materials, equipment and related supplies. General supervision is provided by management or supervisory personnel. Technical and functional supervision may also be provided by instructional or higher level classified personnel.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain and assure the security of the assigned instructional laboratory facility and related areas.

2. Dispense and retrieve equipment, tools, materials and reusable supplies which support laboratory or lecture activities.

3. Label and file equipment, materials and supplies.

4. Discuss laboratory activities and scheduled events with instructors; prepare and assemble supplies needed.

5. Prepare, transport, set up, and take down materials and equipment used in instructional laboratory demonstrations, exercises, scenarios, and other activities.

6. Clean and/or sterilize glassware, instruments, and other equipment used in laboratory exercises and ensure their safekeeping.

7. Assist with periodic inventory and maintaining adequate stock levels of equipment, materials and supplies.

8. Report need for repair on laboratory equipment and place service calls as authorized.

9. Maintain simple records, logs and reports.

10. Assist with general maintenance of assigned laboratory facilities.

11. Perform other duties reasonably related to the job classification.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

1. Materials, tools, and supplies used in the Medical Assisting laboratory and proper/safe handling.

2. Current safety standards related to a medical laboratory environment.

3. Basic procedures and practices of maintaining a supply room and storage area.

4. Supply and inventory procedures for the effective maintenance of stock levels.

5. Modern office practices and procedures including filing and the operation of office equipment including personal and on-line computer.

Skills and Ability to:

1. Observe safety precautions when using hazardous equipment, materials, and supplies.

2. Operate with a significant degree of independence.

3. Apply language skills to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

4. Write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees or students.

5. Apply basic mathematical skill to add and subtract, multiply and divide using weight measurement and volume.

6. Utilize reasoning skills to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolving written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

7. Effectively communicate and interact with persons of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

8. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Required Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and completion of one-year certificate program from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications:
1. Bilingual abilities, desirable.

District’s Diversity Requirements

• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
  
• Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District’s hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.
  
  Salary Range:
  $23.49 - $28.69 Hourly Salary (Range 56: Classified Salary Schedule Fiscal Year 2022-2023). Starting placement is generally at Step 1.
  
  Benefits:
  Excellent fringe benefit package includes a pension, medical, dental, vision, EAP (employee assistance plan) and life insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and income protection. Voluntary plans include supplemental life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b and 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts. Classified employees also receive vacation, 12 sick leave days and 19 paid holidays.
  
  To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://sjeccd.peopleadmin.com/
  
  About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District
  The District is represented by dedicated and talented employees who are passionate about providing our student population with the best educational experience possible. The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive roles models for all students, and creates an inclusive and supportive educational and work environment for its employees, students, and the community it serves.
  
  As of fall 2017, with enrollment of approximately 18,500 per semester, and an extremely diverse student population (Hispanic/Latino 44%, Black/African-American 4%, Asian/Pacific Islander 32%, American Indian/Native American 0.5%, White/Caucasian 11%) attaining educational goals reflecting 45% - AA Degree and Transfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the District’s emphasis on student success makes it a recognized educational leader in the State.
  
  The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve as colleagues to an existing diverse group of managers, supervisors and confidential staff consisting of 29 % Hispanic/Latino, 13% Asian/Pacific Islander, 7% Black/African American, 23% White/Caucasian, and as well as encouraging applications from all qualified, outstanding applicants.
  
  
  
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