Student Worker-Lab Monitor

**This position is only available to current students of Palmer College of Chiropractic

This work-study position is responsible for monitoring the Anatomy labs so that the students can review the models, prosections and cadavers.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Open the lab at the beginning of each lab study period (evenings, Saturday morning, and some Sunday afternoons)
• Be present in the room as the supervising representative of the faculty to make sure that all departmental, college, and federal policies are followed for sensitive materials and toxic chemicals.
• Check in students assuring that the occupancy of the room does not exceed fire code allowances.
• Check out specimens and make sure that they are returned in good condition and are put away correctly.
• Handle problems which arise (i.e. equipment malfunction, discipline problems) or contact an appropriate faculty member and/or security personnel.
• Any time the lab assistant handles a problem they must forward a complete report of the situation to the department chair and/or assistant chair.
• Close the lab at appropriate time making sure that all equipment and specimens are properly shut down and/or put away.

While working in the Histology lab, the lab monitor will have all of the previously listed responsibilities plus the following:

• Make sure that the students use only the equipment assigned to them.
• Operate the VCR when tapes are requested.
• Exchange slides as requested making sure that the appropriate paperwork is completed.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and bend to perform assigned duties
• Ability to utilize necessary lab. materials and chemicals
• Ability to keep all sensitive information and paperwork completely confidential
• Must have effective communication and direction taking skills

Education, Training and Experience:

• All potential lab assistants must fill out their departmental application form and be interviewed by the assistant chair of the department.
• They are required to have finished at least first and second quarter with at least a B in their Anatomy classes.
• Understanding of FERPA and HIPAA regulations and guidelines

Working Environment and Conditions:

• Performs assigned duties in a ventilated, lighted, and temperature controlled office environment