Senior College Laboratory Technician - Nursing

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs supervisory and/or complex technical functions in laboratories in support of coursework.

-Maintains, fabricates, modifies, and repairs equipment

-Determines equipment requirements, prepares purchase specifications and coordinates acquisitions

-Trains and supervises College Laboratory Technicians, College Assistants, and other laboratory staff

-Manages set up, maintenance, and organization of student laboratories

-Maintains safety and hygiene standards

-Documents laboratory activities

-Performs related duties as assigned.

CONTRACT TITLE

Senior College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Reporting to the Chair of the Health Science department, the Senior College Laboratory Technician will be responsible, but not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for coordinating the functions of the Nursing skills laboratory;

• Overseeing the preparations of the lab for classroom instruction/independent student practice;

• Assisting faculty in organizing and scheduling the skills lab practice for specified nursing courses;

• Assisting with preparing the budget and writing purchase orders for specified equipment, supplies, media, and other instructional materials;

• Operating software for computer-assisted instruction and computerized mannequins;

• Working as assigned in the technologically advanced Human Patient Simulator laboratory including preparing lab schedules and assisting faculty and students in using the software for running clinical simulations;

• Preparing materials for clinical simulations; and clinical rotations;

• Acting as liaison with Allied Health Department and New York Simulation Center for the Health Sciences (NYSIM) to coordinate use of the simulator lab. Evening/weekend schedule may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma with a minimum of eight years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate's degree may be substituted for two years' experience and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years' experience. This position may also require the ability to supervise others.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in the nursing field or with a nursing program in an academic setting is preferred. Experience with technology used in nursing labs such as Electronic Medical Record Software (EMR) is preferred. NYS Licensure as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or certification related to nursing is preferred.

COMPENSATION

$55,787 - $70,501

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

CLOSING DATE

December 21st, 2024

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29203

Location

LaGuardia Community College