Casual - Lab Aide

Job Category

Casual

FVTC Worksite

Appleton Main Campus

Hours Per Week

11.75

Note to internal applicants: Do not apply via this portal. Login to your Workday Account and Find Internal Career Opportunities through the Internal Portal.

Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.

Job Description Summary

Fox Valley Technical College is establishing a pool of qualified candidates for Casual – Lab Aide. Lab Aides are dynamic partners for both students and the College. A Lab Aide collaborates and coordinates with faculty in the Allied Health Programs. This position participates in assisting with oversight of students practicing skills; scheduling/planning of resources; maintaining inventory; and maintains, repairs/oversees repairs of equipment where applicable.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide set-up for classes/events, and assist FVTC faculty during the class/event. 
• Facilitate collaboration amongst Health programs to optimize use of existing technologies and to assist in interdisciplinary educational opportunities for students as needed.
• Determine equipment malfunctions and perform minor repair or arrange/oversee repair as needed.
• Manage equipment and inventory as needed.
• Organize, plan and move supplies, equipment and furniture as needed. 
• Participates in special projects and events with outside contractors. 
• Provides promotion of simulation center and health programs through various experiences.
• Attends, assists with, and participates in college, division, and department meetings and events relevant to position.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of medical terminology, basic and advanced anatomy and physiology concepts and disease process, both simple and complex, AND
• Proficiency with lab skills that will be assisting faculty with. 
• An equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, PC and MAC/Apple Operating systems is preferred 
• In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

ESSENTIAL APTITUDES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Demonstrate ethical conduct in all aspects of the work environment.
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to maintain an excellent working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as good listening skills.
• Ability to identify needed action without continual direction.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Neatness in work and appearance.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, maturity, initiative and integrity with a professional image contributing to the success of the college.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work with diverse student, staff, and community populations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Accept responsibility for professional growth.
• Dependable, punctual, and commitment to following through on tasks.
• Flexibility in work schedule is required.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
   

Additional Information

Fox Valley Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including members of underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, females, veterans and individuals of all abilities.
For questions regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policy, contact: Rayon Brown - [email protected] (Affirmative Action), [email protected] (sex-based discrimination or harassment), or Dan Squires - [email protected] (Disability related discrimination).