Adjunct College Laboratory Technician -  Physical Therapy Assistant Program

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework.

• Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories

• Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials

• Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards

• Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities

• Manages equipment and materials inventories.

Job Title Name: Adjunct College Laboratory Technician

CONTRACT TITLE

Adjunct College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Reporting to the Director of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, the College Laboratory Technician duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist faculty in reinforcing concepts taught in class during laboratory sessions

• Maintain the day-to-day activities and services of the physical therapy skills labs

• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the PTA laboratories following college, program, and OSHA guidelines

• Maintain supplies and safety equipment in laboratories for proper hygiene and college health protocol

• Monitor PTA student locker rooms usage, cleanliness, and safety

• Maintain PTA program storeroom and manage equipment usage as per laboratory needs of the courses

• Maintains equipment and ensures its operation; performs minor maintenance/repair to laboratory equipment.

• Request repair or replacement for faulty equipment, furniture, and structure in the PTA laboratories

• Manage laundry needs for the PTA laboratories

• Collaborate with program faculty in scheduling laboratory classes, practice hours, and locker room open hours

• Organize and monitor open laboratory sessions

• Assist program faculty in proctoring laboratory practicals and written exams as needed

• Provide individual remediation of laboratory skills at request of program faculty and individual student

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma with a minimum of four years related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate degree may be substituted for two years experience, and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years experience.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of modern computer programs; Proficiency with multimedia and educational platforms, i.e. Blackboard

• Excellent interpersonal, interprofessional, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to work as part of a team and cooperate with others for the good of the institution

• Flexible hours required

• Experience as instructor in academic and/or clinical educationpreferred

COMPENSATION

$31.22 - $45.11 per hour.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29218

Location

LaGuardia Community College