Lab Skills Assistant, Massage Therapy

Lab Skills Assistant, Massage Therapy

Provides clerical and receptionist support for the front desk and student clinic. Assists with daily clinical and hands-on lab operations. Prepares the student clinic and hands-on lab for class and participant sessions. Essential functions include:

• Providing clerical and receptionist support for the front desk and student clinic, including participant scheduling activities and maintaining assigned clinic databases
• Organizing and maintaining forms and brochures for clinic use
• Preparing and maintaining charts for participant sessions
• Administering new participant intake and issuing Massage Therapy Clinic Cards to new and returning participants
• Coordinating workflow between front desk and student/participant/instructor during participant session
• Cleaning clinic equipment, maintaining fluids and performing required laundry duties
• Assisting with maintaining OSHA standards and monitoring of the clinic area physical environment
• Contacting Campus Police and/or Plant Operations regarding emergencies or incidences needing urgent attention during participant session, hands-on labs or other assigned time
• Apprising program manager of serious participant and/or student concerns or problems
• Assisting instructor with monitoring student time-in and time-out of cubicle ensuring proper massage timing
• Assisting instructors in hands-on labs which include, but not limited to, supervising, observing, grading and evaluating students
• May tutor conditional status students and other students who need learning assistance and visit classes or consult with faculty as necessary
• May assist with tutoring databases and paperwork and enforces all policies and procedures related to tutoring
• Maintains current knowledge of massage techniques and theories
• Learns, follows and assists with teaching the program's established massage techniques and protocols
• Enforces clinic and program policies and procedures with participants and students
• Participates in events, including any off-site clinic, lab activities, or hands-on activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required qualifications include:

• High School diploma (or equivalent); significant related experience may substitute for education
• Must be licensed as a massage therapist by the State Medical Board of Ohio
• Minimum of two years of demonstrated clerical office experience
• Demonstrated experience working successfully with the public

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Ability and willingness to receive student massages in order to effectively and accurately evaluate technique, methods, and professional conduct
• Possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess basic knowledge of fundamental Massage Therapy concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Basic-level proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings as needed
• Ability to file by alpha and numeric
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations
• Ability to perform multiple simultaneous tasks and work in an often fast-paced environment and be detail oriented
• Ability to organize work and set priorities within a general structure
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Must demonstrate proficiency in hands-on skills
• Possess good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated clinical reasoning /judgment skills
• Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

Competencies include:

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Quality of Work
• Adaptability
• Time Utilization
• Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 07, with a Minimum Hiring Rate of: $18.00/hour.

Special

Note:

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.