Respiratory Care Laboratory Assistant

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

We invite you to consider applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/life-in-the-area.htm.

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

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Laboratory Support

Summary: The Respiratory Care Laboratory Assistant supports the operation, maintenance, and instructional activities of the Respiratory Care Program laboratory. This position assists faculty and students in preparing laboratory equipment, simulations, and educational materials to ensure a safe, organized, and effective learning environment. The role is ideal for a new graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program seeking to gain experience in respiratory care education, simulation, laboratory operations, and student support.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare laboratory spaces for instructional activities, simulations, skills testing, and laboratory demonstrations.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Assist with inventory management, stocking supplies, and maintaining equipment logs.
• Clean, disinfect, and store laboratory equipment according to infection control and safety standards.
• Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs as directed.

Student and Faculty Support:

• Provide assistance during laboratory practice sessions and open laboratory hours.
• Reinforce proper equipment setup, operation, and clinical procedures under faculty direction.
• Assist faculty with laboratory activities, competency assessments, simulations, and special projects.