Clinical Skills Specialist (Medical Laboratory Technician)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Clinical Skills Specialist supports instructional and clinical training activities for the Medical Laboratory Technician program. Under the direction of faculty, the Program Director, and/or the Department Chair, the Clinical Skills Specialist assists with student skill development, evaluation, and readiness for clinical placement. This position provides instructional support during laboratory and skills-based activities and promotes student success through guided practice, observation, and feedback while ensuring compliance with program, regulatory, and safety standards.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Assist instructors in the teaching, demonstration, and evaluation of Medical Laboratory Technician student skills during laboratory and instructional sessions, as needed.

Under the guidance of the instructor, Program Director, and/or Department Chair, assist with student evaluation related to clinical placement readiness.

Observe and monitor student skill development and performance in laboratory settings and provide feedback consistent with established instructional objectives and competency standards.

Support instructors in documenting student skill progression and performance in accordance with program and accreditation requirements.

Assist in maintaining a safe and organized laboratory learning environment, including adherence to laboratory safety and infection control protocols.

Participate in program meetings, training sessions, and orientations as required to remain current with instructional practices and regulatory requirements.

Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, and procedures commonly used in Medical Laboratory Technician instructional laboratories.

Student skill evaluation methods and competency-based education principles.

Laboratory safety standards, infection control practices, and regulatory requirements applicable to clinical laboratory settings.

Ability to:

Assist in the instruction and evaluation of student laboratory skills under faculty direction.

Observe, assess, and communicate student performance in a clear, objective, and supportive manner.

Follow established instructional plans, evaluation tools, and program policies.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds of community college students.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to the assigned job.

Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES (REQUIRED)

Possession of a current, valid California Department of Public Health/Laboratory Field Services (CDPH/LFS) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Stand and walk for extended periods while observing, instructing, and assisting students during laboratory exercises and skills demonstrations. Demonstrate laboratory testing procedures requiring fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and precise hand-eye coordination (e.g., pipetting, specimen preparation, microscope use). Perform repetitive motions associated with specimen handling, equipment operation, slide preparation, and documentation. Bend, stoop, reach, and position self to access laboratory benches, equipment, storage areas, and student workstations. Lift, carry, push, or pull laboratory equipment, supplies, reagent containers, or carts weighing up to approximately 25-40 pounds. Use visual acuity to read measurements, identify specimen characteristics, distinguish colors, observe microscopic images, and verify test results and labels. Sit or stand for extended periods while reviewing student work, monitoring procedures, or completing documentation. Communicate clearly and audibly with students and faculty in laboratory environments that may include background noise from equipment. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, lab coats, face shields, masks, or eye protection, for extended periods. Tolerate exposure to biological specimens, chemical reagents, disinfectants, and laboratory odors in compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and infection control standards. Work may include occasional evenings or weekends to support scheduled laboratory sessions. Work is primarily performed in instructional laboratories and classrooms, with limited exposure to off-site clinical environments depending on program needs.

Work Schedule: TBD - Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.

Hours per Week: Up to 25

Employment Conditions and Information:

This is a short-term, temporary, hourly Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1 st through June 30 th ). Short-term, temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis.”

After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an “if and as needed” basis, as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.

NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only).

NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis. The payroll reporting period is from the 1 st of the month to the last day of the month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month.

Example : For the following reporting period: January 1 st through January 31 st , the NBU employee will be paid on February 10 th .

NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction. The SOCCCD does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 960 hours during any fiscal year.

Closing Date/Time: Fri, 20 Feb 2026

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• South Orange County Community College District

• 949.582.4850

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