Instructional Lab Technician II - Nursing

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instructional support for health sciences program

under general supervision, provide instructional support to students in the health sciences program and monitor and maintain the skills lab. The current vacancy is a 10 month, part time (24hr/week) position located at moorpark college.

moorpark college, one of three colleges in the ventura county community college district, was founded in 1967. It serves approximately 15,000 students, and with a "students first" philosophy, empowers its diverse community of learners to complete their goals for academic transfer, basic skills, and career education. Moorpark college is one of the most beautiful community colleges in california. Set on 150 acres, the campus is nestled in the foothills on the southeastern flank of ventura county, about 40 miles from ucla, and approximately 75 miles from uc santa barbara.

It is also a short drive from csu northridge, csu channel islands, and california lutheran university. Moorpark college was recognized as an aspen prize finalist in 2023 and ranked fourth in the nation by the aspen college excellence program. Known for transfer of students to public and private universities, moorpark college has the highest number of associate degree for transfers among california community colleges its size.

Moorpark college has the distinction of being recognized as a champion of higher education by the campaign for college opportunity in each of the last five years. A hispanic serving institution, it has an excellent reputation for preparing minority and economically disadvantaged students for university transfer and career success. Moorpark college's signature career/technical programs include nursing, radiation technology, biotechnology, and exotic animal training which incorporates the world-renowned teaching zoo.

The college also offers a dynamic range of classes and programs in the visual and performing arts, and its pristine athletic fields and mild climate provide an excellent home for our student athletes. Moorpark college has received numerous grants including a $2.9 million department of education title v grant in 2020 for its project stem impacto, which develops student cohorts in biology, biotechnology, and computer network systems engineering.

Moorpark college student outcomes demonstrate that education inspires and transforms communities.

the ventura county community college district (vcccd) is a public community college district serving residents throughout ventura county. Vcccd's three colleges - moorpark college, oxnard college, and ventura college - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

the ventura county community college district recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, vcccd is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

the ventura county community college district does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

assist students individually or in small groups by reinforcing or following-up on instructions provided by the instructor, including explaining concepts, principles, and terminologies to students; provide technical assistance with clinical case scenarios and simulations in the lab. Prepare and maintain the skills lab for student training, ensuring that equipment is clean, organized, and in operating order; set up instructional media equipment, including smart carts and audiovisual equipment, for use in the lab;

coordinate the overall maintenance, cleaning, and repair of the lab; maintain inventory of all lab supplies and equipment and reorder supplies as needed; maintain safety standards in the lab. Develop and implement remedial instruction for students in collaboration with faculty. Track, document, and report student progress in remediation plans. Advise students in the proper operation of instructional equipment, including low to high fidelity manikins and medical equipment.

Assist the course instructor with proctoring tests. Prepare and…