Occupational Therapy Assistant & Physiotherapy Assistant - Lab Technician

Job summary

The role involves supporting the safe and efficient operation of clinical labs by providing student instruction, maintaining equipment, and managing laboratory procedures. The incumbent will also act as a lab lead, coordinating with instructors and overseeing inventory and student progress.

Job details

Position Summary Reporting to the Chair of the School of Health Sciences, this position will support the safe and efficient operations of the OTP clinical labs and placements in collaboration with the Program Coordinator, Placement Coordinator, and Lab course instructors. Accountabilities will include on site student support, teaching support, and implementation and maintenance of laboratory procedures and equipment. Responsibilities Under the direction of the program team, which includes the Program Coordinator, Placement Coordinator, and Lab Course instructors, the OTP support staff is responsible for: Acting as the lab lead for all casual/part-time lab technicians including onboarding processes as needed Consulting with the course instructor and attending all preparatory laboratory meetings Ensuring student awareness of lab course objectives, approach, and evaluation techniques Reviewing blackboard for lessons and updating the course shells as directed 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 of student skills and progress using developed guidelines and criteria Reporting on student progress/achievement to the lab course instructor(s) Maintaining records of attendance Taking inventory of all consumables used in the OTP labs and directing orders as needed Maintaining and monitoring the wear and tear of all OTP equipment and supplies Updating lab plans and assessments as directed by course instructor Supporting organization of students on evaluation days in labs Making connections for future clinical placement sites Ensuring an equitable and accessible learning community Qualifications Education, Qualifications and Other Requirements Minimum two (2) year diploma in OTA/PTA Membership in CAOT, or OSOT Valid CPR and First Aid certification Completed WHMIS/Hazardous materials training Experience Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience as an OTA/PTA 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 minimal supervision Excellent clinical skills in OTA/PTA

What you’ll do

The role involves supporting the safe and efficient operation of clinical labs by providing student instruction, maintaining equipment, and managing laboratory procedures. The incumbent will also act as a lab lead, coordinating with instructors and overseeing inventory and student progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum two-year diploma in OTA/PTA and possess at least two years of clinical experience. Essential certifications include CPR, First Aid, and WHMIS, along with active membership in CAOT or OSOT.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational therapy assistance
• Physiotherapy assistance
• Laboratory management
• Student support
• Equipment maintenance
• Clinical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Inventory management
• Safety compliance
• Instructional support
• Record keeping
• Conflict resolution
• Equity in education
• Operations
• Problem Solving
• Consulting
• Advising
• Cleanliness
• Conflict Resolution
• Clinical Experience
• Teaching
• Laboratory Equipment
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Student Services
• Health Sciences
• Laboratory Procedures
• Laboratory Safety

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Administrative
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Physiotherapy Technicians and Assistants
• Physical Therapist Assistants