Posting number: 2602257
Department: PT--Academics
Division: PT--Academics - Nursing Allied Health
Job classification: PT Nursing Lab Aide
Posting type: Open
Categories: Nursing
Position Summary: The Part-time Nursing Lab Aide is responsible for assisting department staff and faculty in the classroom, clinical, vehicular and learning lab settings.
Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Note: Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.
This position is open until filled, with applications reviewed upon receipt. The job posting may close at any time.
Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:
Assists with preparation and training equipment set up
Assists with practical skills labs and examinations
Organizes and inventories medical supplies
Performs other related duties as assigned
General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.
Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
Work Environment: Work is primarily performed under general supervision in a typical classroom or laboratory setting with appropriate climate controls. May be exposed to needles and sharp metal objects.
Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, large motor skills, ability to communicate.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds, requires a good deal of walking or standing
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important
Reports to: Director of Nursing
