Laboratory - surgical technology

Job Details

Working Title: College Laboratory Asst 2- Surgical Technology CLA2

Job Class: College Laboratory Assistant 2

Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 04/03/2024
• Closing Date : 04/10/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / St Cloud TC-AFSCME
• Division/Unit : MnSCU St Cloud TC / MnSCU St Cloud TC Classified
• Appointment Type : Seasonal Academic Year (Classified/Unclassified MAPE/MMA), Part-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/Fall Semester: Monday and Wednesday 8:30am-3:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday 7:30am-3:00pm, Friday 9:00am-1:00pm Spring Semester: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $20.64 - $28.83 / hourly
• Job Class Option : Surgical Technology
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• Work Area : Academic Affairs
• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible : No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

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Job Summary

This position exists to serve the students and staff of the Surgical Technology and Health Sciences & Nursing Programs. Under limited supervision, the Lab Assistant will assist primarily the surgical technology instructors and students in the lab by demonstrating techniques and will carry out prescribed instructional activities for students under the direction of surgical technology instructors and, as warranted, other health sciences and nursing instructors.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

1. Provide Assistance to the Surgical Technology students

• Demonstrate surgical equipment, instruments, and surgical procedures to students in lab setting.
• Assist students with surgical technology skills in the lab/classroom setting.
• Facilitate student group learning sessions and monitor surgical tech classroom and labs.
• Monitor and supervise students in open study labs and surgical skills lab.
• Tutor and provide support to students with academic difficulties.
• Work one on one with students to clarify and reinforce materials taught in surgical technology courses.
• Direct students to appropriate sources of information.
• Meet with instructors to offer suggestions to improve existing lab protocols or to introduce new materials to enhance overall lab course effectiveness.

2. Maintain equipment and supplies in the Surgical Technology Lab and Health Sciences & Nursing Labs

• Ensure sufficient quantities of supplies and equipment are available within the surgical technology lab and assist other staff in health sciences and nursing labs so that assignments and demonstrations can be properly conducted by regularly inventorying supplies and equipment on hand and informing the faculty of needed items to be ordered.
• Prepare the physical layout of the lab so that supplies and equipment are ready for student laboratory work. This is done by discussing with instructors the requirements for each lab set-up, preparing or overseeing the preparation of needed supplies, materials, setting out special instruments/equipment, and cleaning up after labs are completed.
• Oversee the security of the open lab so that instruments, equipment and supplies are used properly and kept safe by verifying the presence of the instruments and equipment, keeping records of items used in the lab, monitoring consumption of supplies by students, protecting instruments, equipment and supplies from use by unauthorized person, and implementing procedures that provide for the security of the lab and the students’ work.
• Contact surgical supply and other representatives for a quote and prepare purchase order for supplies that are needed.

3. Provide assistance to Surgical Technology Instructor

• Assist with documentation, record keeping and preparation of learning materials.
• Participate in seminars, workshops, and in-service programs as assigned.
• Monitor and gather documentation for Surgical Technology Program applications.
• Follow up with student applicants’ questions by email/phone calls.
• Proctoring student exams.
• Prepare student documentation for membership to AST and the CST Exam.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

4. Provide assistance to Health Sciences & Nursing OASIs

• Access ISRS and print Student Degree Audit Report (DARS) for assisting.
• Help organize program rubrics, DARS and Health Sciences & Nursing programs’ applications for faculty review.
• Assist in scheduling TEAS tests through Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) for Nursing and Health programs.
• Help with communications during application season.
• Proctoring TEAS test. Trouble shoot during TEAS test.
• Assist in storage room filing and organization.
• Data entry support for OASI in student immunization record keeping on D2L.
• Tally survey results for programs as needed (Clinical sites, advisory board, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

5. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of teaching/tutoring experience in Surgical Technology at the high school level or above
• Post-secondary or industry certificate/diploma/degree or relevant licensure in Surgical Technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to assist students in being able to perform their lab/clinical skills.
• Surgical Technology knowledge of anatomy, instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge and application of principles and practices of aseptic technique.
• Knowledge and application of current infection control procedures is needed.
• Ability to function independently to carry out assigned tasks and duties.
• Maintain equipment and environment in the lab.
• Ability to work effectively with the students, faculty and clinical staff in a safe learning environment.
• Report to work regularly and on time.
• Communicate with others in a cooperative and respectful manner.
• Surgical Technology Education, minimum 3 years’ experience
• Current AST membership and Certification from NBSTSA.
• Have a minimum total of two years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Application Details

How to Apply

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If you have questions about the position, contact Stephanie Mahal at .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Stephanie Mahal at .

About Minnesota State

St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC) is located in the heart of beautiful Central Minnesota, just an hour from the Twin Cities. Founded in 1948 as the second technical college in the state, SCTCC has committed to meeting the needs of our community through its 90+ programs of study that closely match the types of jobs available in the area. Learn more about our area here: SCTCC is proud to be a Minnesota Yellow Ribbon Agency.

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.