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 OTA clinical labs, including on‑site student support, teaching support, and the 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
- Reinforcing, demonstrating, assisting and supporting pre‑learned principles and their application to skills and procedures
- Providing a learning environment that makes effective use of laboratory equipment
- Supporting and maintaining lab safety, cleanliness and organization
- Providing observation and evaluating 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
Minimum two (2) year diploma in OTA / PTAMembership in CAOT, or OSOTValid CPR and First Aid certificationMust be available a minimum of 6 hours on weekdays during the daytimeExperience
Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience as an OTARegistered OTs are welcome to applyPrevious formal or informal lab technician experience is considered and assetSkills
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 educationCommitment to a team approach for problem‑solving and conflict resolution.Demonstrated ability to provide clarity in guiding / advising others to accurately explain processes and proceduresAbility to organize workload, establish priorities and work with minimal supervisionExcellent clinical skills in OTA#J-18808-Ljbffr