POSITION TITLE: Laboratory Technician I, Health Sciences (part-time)

DEPARTMENT: Health Sciences

PRIMARY LOCATION: Taunton; other Bristol locations (Fall River, New Bedford, Attleboro) on a rotational basis

POSITION STATUS: This is a part time, non-benefitted, non-unit, up to 18.5 hours per week unit position. This position typically works 1-2 evenings per week.

REPORTS TO: Dean, Health Sciences or designee

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Laboratory Technician I works in the Phlebotomy, Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Medical Assisting laboratory to perform routine clinical laboratory tests; collect and prepare blood and other samples; give instructions in the use of laboratory techniques and equipment; prepare reports on laboratory findings; ensure biohazard and bloodborne pathogen safety, and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to provide technical support services to Bristol students and employees in the performance of scientific and research experiments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare clinical specimens and instructional materials for students' laboratory sessions.
• Assist faculty in the maintenance of supplies and instructional materials for students' laboratory course components.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of laboratory according to established standards, utilizing procedures such as but not limited to disposing of contaminants, needles, sharps, and blood; washing and sterilizing glassware, and inspecting temperature control equipment to aid in the efficient and effective performance of tests or experiments.
• Assist instructor with classroom/laboratory materials management; ensure sufficient supplies and sanitation consistent with bloodborne pathogens protections.
• Monitor quality assurance and safety practices in the student laboratory and recommend corrective action when necessary.
• Maintain documentation and records of laboratory safety practices.
• Work with appropriate personnel in ensuring the proper identification, storage, handling and disposing of chemicals and medical waste.
• Perform general cleaning and organization of lab and prep room to ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as necessary.
• Coordinate and monitor equipment repair by outside vendors.
• Implement and maintain computerized inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Request pricing information and prepares departmental request for expenditures in accordance with current inventories and faculty requests.
• Provide input in preparation for the departmental budget.
• Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community.
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in laboratory work in a recognized clinical, medical, hospital, chemical, water quality, public health, biological, bacteriological, marine sciences or materials testing laboratory, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate degree or higher with a major in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, chemistry, bacteriology, food science and technology, environmental science, chemical or environmental engineering, wastewater technology, oceanography or the biological sciences may be substituted for the required experience.

II. The successful completion of one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, education toward a degree at a recognized medical or dental school may be substituted for the required experience.

III. The successful completion of training in a recognized school or hospital course or an American Medical Association (AMA) approved training program for laboratory technicians or medical technologists may be substituted for the required experience.

IV. Registration as a medical technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, the International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technicians or American Medical Technologists or as a bacteriologist by the National Registry of Microbiologists may be substituted for the required experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Reliable transportation in order to travel to and from meetings, trainings, or campus and community locations as required.
• Knowledge of:
  • General laboratory testing techniques and methods, including sample collection.
  • Sanitation and sterilization methods, techniques and procedures followed in a laboratory.
  • Proper methods used in the disposal of laboratory materials.
  • Calibration and adjustment techniques as applied to laboratory equipment.
  • Properties and characteristics of chemicals, acids and materials used in a laboratory.
  • Techniques used in the handling and transportation of laboratory specimens.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Follow oral and written instructions.
  • Gather information through observing and questioning individuals and by examining records and documents.
  • Maintain accurate records.
  • Communicate effectively in oral expression and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
  • Deal tactfully with others.
  • Exercise sound judgment.
  • Work in a team setting.
  • Distinguish colors visually.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of an Associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Current Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology in either Clinical Laboratory Science or Phlebotomy.
• Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English, with a preference for Portuguese or Spanish.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

SALARY: $24.28 per hour.

Bristol 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 or military 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 Title IX & Equity
Compliance Officer, Gia Sanchez at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2264; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.