Lab Technician School of Health Sciences

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**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Chair of the School of Health Sciences and Course Instructor, this position will support the safe and efficient operations of PTA (Physiotherapist Assistant) and/or OTA (Occupational Therapist Assistant) clinical labs. Accountabilities will include on site student support, teaching support, and implementation and maintenance of laboratory procedures.

**Responsibilities**:
**Under the direction of the Course Instructor, the Lab Technician is responsible for**:

- Consulting with the course instructor and attending all preparatory laboratory meetings
- Ensuring student awareness of course objectives, approach, and evaluation techniques
- Providing a learning environment that makes effective use of laboratory equipment
- Supporting and maintaining lab safety, cleanliness and organization
- Providing observation and monitoring student skills and progress using developed guidelines and criteria
- Reporting on student progress/achievement to the Course Director
- Maintaining records of attendance
- Ensuring an equitable and accessible learning community

**Qualifications**:
**Education, Qualifications and Other Requirements**
- Minimum two (2) year diploma in OTA/PTA
- Membership in CAOT, OSOT and/or OPA
- Valid CPR and First Aid certification
- Must be available for a minimum of 6 hours, and can be up to 15 hours on weekdays during the daytime

**Experience**
- Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience as a PTA and/or OTA
- Registered PTs and OTs are welcome to apply
- Previous formal or informal lab technician experience is considered and asset

**Skills**
- Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with the college’s multi-cultural/racial/able staff, students and the public.
- Understanding of and commitment to equity in education
- Commitment to a team approach for problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clarity in guiding/advising others to accurately explain processes and procedures
- Ability to organize workload, establish priorities and work with mínimal supervision
- Excellent clinical skills in OTA and/or PTA

**Job Details**

**External Posting Date**:September 12, 2024
**External Closing Date**: Posted Until Filled
**Pay Range**: Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $30.00
**Hours**:Up to 15 hours per week
**Work Type**:On-site
**Shift**: TBC
**Ideal Start Date**:
**End Date**:
**Job Type**:Part-Time, Temporary

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