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Posted: 05-Sep-24
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 179304
Title: Nursing Lab Technician
Unit: MCCC
Department: Nursing
Reports To: Dean of Department of Nursing
Date: August 2024
The Lab Technician will provide Nursing skills laboratory assistance and supports the Nursing
Department. The Lab Technician performs laboratory and administrative work and is responsible for
setting up skills laboratory and related equipment/supplies; maintains inventory of laboratory equipment,
materials and supplies; orders new/replacement materials; maintains/cares for laboratory equipment;
assists the safety officer with compliance with state and federal guidelines; ensures the proper labeling
and disposal of hazardous and biological laboratory wastes; performs general lab maintenance (i.e.
cleanliness) and other pertinent duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
- Prepares materials for Nursing skills laboratory classes as needed; sets up laboratorydemonstrations and related equipment and supplies for these labs, and performs breakdown and cleanup of skills lab.
- Must be able to operate all equipment and tools used by RNs at the bedside.
- Consults with faculty regarding laboratory scheduling, supplies to be ordered, laboratory protocols and prep sheets.
- Maintains inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure availability of adequate supplies.
- Receives training on new procedures and equipment as needed.
- Initiates orders for new/replacement materials; receives and processes ordered material; ensures proper documentation of orders.
- Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas and certifications.
- Assists with in.-house and vendor servicing of lab equipment annually. Notifies proper personnel of needed repairs; and follows through ensuring completion of required repairs/maintenance.
- Ensures laboratory safety. Maintains first aid kits, spill kits, laboratory safety equipment. Takes part in proper disposal of all hazardous wastes. Maintains disposal records.
- Attend department meetings as needed.
- Prepares lists, inventory reports, disposal records, service contracts, reports, forms, and general correspondence;
- Communicates and coordinates with supervisor, employees, other departments, students, faculty members, suppliers and vendors
- Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas and certifications. Receives training on new procedures and equipment as needed.
- Performs related duties as directed.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in Nursing.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts RN license.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent public relations and customer service skills.
- Familiarity and experience working in a diverse environment
- Higher education or industry experience is preferred.
Additional Information:
Roxbury Community College offers competitive salaries according to the guidelines and procedures of the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement. The salary for this position is commensurate with the qualifications and years of related experience.
Employees of Roxbury Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits that include:
- High quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
- Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
- Flexible Medical Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Account
- Low cost basic and optional life insurance
- Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
- 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
- Tuition Benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
- Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
- Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
- Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
- Free employee parking on the Roxbury Campus
- Public Transportation is available to the College via the MBTA Orange Line Roxbury Crossing Station & connecting bus stops, an eight-minute walk to the campus.
Effective Date: Fall 2024
Roxbury Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
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