Instructional Assistant, Medical Laboratory
7 months ago
As NAIT continues to grow its student body and lead the way in hands on learning, we are recruiting skilled and passionate individuals to help support current and future industry professionals and become a part of Canada’s leading polytechnic.
Reporting to the Department Head, Medical Imaging and Laboratory Sciences department in the School of Health and Life Science, the position is responsible for instructional, clinical and laboratory support in the overall program delivery in the Medical Laboratory programming. The position will also deliver technical lessons in the lab environment independently, under the guidance of instructors, using existing rubrics and assessments tools provide by instructors, to evaluate students in all medical laboratory disciplines.
**Key Responsibilities**:
Lab Support:
- Assist to maintain lab equipment
- Ensure lab safety
- Ensure work area is in a safe and clean condition
- Liaison with other sections or programs when required
- Support educational technologists in procurement, preparation, setup and dismantling lab exercises when required
- Assist with maintaining Standard Operating Procedure and safety manuals when required
Instructional Support:
- Independently deliver in lab technical activities/lessons in a variety of medical laboratory disciplines
- Evaluate students based on existing rubrics and assessment tools, provided by instructors, and provide feedback
- Independent supervision of students
- Demonstrate lab equipment when required
- Assist or perform lab demonstrations of equipment under the supervision of instructional support in a variety of laboratory disciplines
- Assist instructional staff when required ensuring the safe and correct use of equipment
- Provide feedback to instructors regarding lab exercises
Student Support:
- Provide tutorial/remedial support
- Assist students in the development and execution of technical projects in cooperation with other staff members
- Ensure students are working in a safe condition
**Skills & Abilities**:
- Strong oral and written communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Initiative and ability to work independently
- Knowledge of computers and use of Microsoft suite of programs
- Ability to lift 15-30lbs unassisted
- Ability to stand and walk for 7.25 hours
- Ability to physically perform standard medical laboratory work
- Ability to work flexible hours and assignments
- A solid working knowledge in clinical setting, safety standards, and equipment operations and maintenance in the medical laboratory field
**Qualifications**:
- A General MLT certification and current/active membership with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta
- 2-5 years experience working in an accredited medical laboratory
- Class 5 drivers license, if required
**Remuneration**: $2,258.56 - $3,012.40 biweekly, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Instructional Assistant II).
- This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement._
**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.**
**About NAIT**
At NAIT, people matter.
We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 12 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.
**What we offer**
We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition and work-life balance.
NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.
Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.
**Health and safety**
You can find the latest information on NAIT’s response to COVID-19 at nait.ca/covid19.
**Additional requirements**
Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
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