Assistant Instructor, Medical Laboratory Science

Position Summary

BCIT’s School of Health Sciences
Medical Laboratory Science Program requires a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Assistant Instructor to support the delivery the Hematology curriculum.

Duties & Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the instructor in the development of curriculum and instructional media inaccordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) competency profile for Medical Laboratory Technologists.

Prepare supplementary course materials for teaching labs, including specimens and worksheets/books

Reinforce the instructor’s lecture material and its application to problems, procedures, and equipment

Demonstrate and give practical instruction in a student teaching lab

Assist in the assessment of student evaluations

Supervise students throughout class activities

Support the instructor in the research and procurement of educational teaching technology or equipment

Coordinate and develop a quality assurance program for laboratory equipment, including maintenance and repair, quality control material, and standard operation procedures.

Maintain supply inventory for the teaching labs

Supervise and/or train technical personnel, including service technicians

Support other areas of the program as required

Support the delivery of Simulation workshops and activities as required

Perform other administrative duties as required, including student selection, program planning and committee work.

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Credentials

Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institute preferred OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Current registration with CSMLS

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of recent, full-time, or equivalent experience in Hematology

Possess advanced Hematology theoretical concepts and technical skills

Demonstrable teaching, training, or mentoring skills for students, colleagues, or other clients

Knowledge and experience with all MS Office Productivity Tools and various meeting platforms

Key Competencies

Effective English language oral and written communication

Build and maintain effective and collaborative networks and relationships with students, colleagues and partners

Hold yourself and the MLS program and profession to the highest ethical and professional standards

Identify opportunities and barriers related to course/program innovation and approach challenges through a solution-focused perspective

Work independently and reliably with limited supervision

Lead, inspire, and shape students’ behaviours and actions through a commitment of excellence, passion and enthusiasm for the work

Commitment to lifelong learning made possible through professional development opportunities

Additional Information Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

Competitive pay

Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position
)

Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans
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Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions

Professional Development funds and resources

Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge

Wellness and Employee Assistance programs

Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more

Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, !

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