[]

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

2021-22 FACULTY POSITION

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE is a dynamic and growing comprehensive community college located in Tallahassee, Florida. The College’s 2020 fall enrollment of more than 12,000 students includes nearly 44 percent minority students. The College enjoys a strong reputation for teaching excellence and for producing graduates with Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Science degrees, and college credit certificates. Tallahassee is also home to two state universities, Florida State University and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. TCC partners with both universities and with a number of private higher education institutions to afford greater opportunities for all students, faculty, and surrounding communities. TCC also partners with area businesses and organizations to meet local workforce needs.

Faculty responsibilities include instruction, curriculum, service and support of college policies and procedures, and professional development. Starting salaries for instructional faculty positions are competitive.   

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Minimum of a Master’s in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field from an accredited college or university and a U.S. generalist certificate as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and/or Medical Technologist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology -Board Certification (ASCP-BOC) is REQUIRED.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Scroll to the bottom of the vacancy announcement to start the application process.

2. Complete the online TCC application for the position(s) of interest.

3. The following documents are REQUIRED when completing the online application:

4. RESUME/CV     

5. COVER LETTER, ADDRESSING:

   • Commitment to student retention, success and completion.
   • Commitment to development and assessment of student learning.
   • Use of technology and innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning, including online learning and alternative delivery systems.
   • Willingness to support a diverse population of learners inside and beyond the classroom.
   • Ability to work in a participatory and collegial setting

6. UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) OF ALL RELEVANT COLLEGE COURSEWORK.

7. TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

*Applicants currently enrolled as graduate students who anticipate completing their course of study AUGUST 31, 2021 are encouraged to apply, but must submit from the dean of their school their current standing and anticipated program completion date in addition to the required documents listed above.

The application review process will begin AUGUST 31, 2021 and will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.

***TCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/E-VERIFY EMPLOYER ***

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, which may include fingerprinting. 

The College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.  Tallahassee Community College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Renae Tolson, Equity Officer, Room 239 Administration Building, 444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304, (850) 201-6074, tolsonr@tcc.fl.edu. 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

FACULTY HIRING  •  HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE  •  444 APPLEYARD DRIVE  •  TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304-2895 

P: 850.201.8510  •  F:  (850) 201.8489  •  E: facpos@tcc.fl.edu  •  W: www.tcc.fl.edu

Required Skills Required Experience

 Customer Services:

• Welcoming patients and visitors.
• Answering and referring inquiries within scope of practice.
• Telephone: Answers telephone, processes call, and document appropriately within medical records. Returns all messages in a timely manner.
• Maintains communication between medical staff, administrative staff, and/or patient/families.

Clinical Services:

• Maintains and updates medical records.

• Appointment Scheduling.

• Facilitates medical requests, to include but not limited to, refill requests, work / school notes, and form completion.

• Scans and uploads patient clinical documents into medical chart.

• Process and coordinates all medical provider orders to include but not limited to, diagnostic, referral, pharmaceutical and surgical services.

• Reviews daily provider schedule and ensure all supplies and medical records are ready for patient and provider encounters.

• As directed by medical provider and within scope of practice, provide patient education.

Environmental Services:

• Ensures all equipment in exams and surgical rooms are clean and properly set up.

• Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of personal work space and department.

• Monitors clinical supply levels in exam rooms and stock room and requests when needed.

• Maintains all clinical equipment. Evaluates all equipment for damage or maintenance needs and reports when needed.