Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Springfield Technical Community College seeks applicants for the part time position of Clinical Laboratory Assistant to the Occupational Therapist Assistant Program. This Clinical Laboratory Assistant will report to the Program Coordinator of the Occupational Therapist Assistant program and the Dean of the School of Health and Patient Simulation (SHPS). The Clinical Laboratory Assistant will implement assistive methods in practices and processes which maximize personnel and supportive resources in the achievement of School of Health and Patients Simulation goals.

Sample of duties include:

• Provide support, guidance and instruction to student while in the laboratory setting and provide the student with relevant and timely feedback concerning all work submitted to the primary instructor.
• Understand and supports the College's mission and supports the educational and informational needs of the SHPS students.
• Interact professionally with students.
• Uphold the policies and regulations of the Campus Rehab Clinic and the School of Health and Patient Simulation.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and colleagues.
• Maintain safety of laboratory equipment and classroom space.
• Clean, Prepare, assemble, and disassemble all equipment and supplies for laboratory exercises for students.
• Inventory all replenishment supplies.
• Maintain and organize all laboratory equipment and supplies.

Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Actively participate in professional organizations/initiatives of the School of Health and Patient simulation.
• Maintain and update professional and clinical competencies and certifications.

Requirements include:

• Evidence of contemporary occupational therapy practice in an ambulatory or inpatient practice setting.
• Licensed in the state of MA as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• General knowledge of accreditation guidelines for the Occupational Therapy Assistant education as outlined by the AOTA's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®).
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds regularly. Lift 75 pounds infrequently.
• Be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people (Students, faculty and patients/clients).
• Have strong subject knowledge in OT interventions, formal and informal assessments, data collection, documentation.

Qualifications include:

• Currently Massachusetts Licensed Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant in good standing with at least 2 years of clinical experience.

Salary: $36.55 per hour up to 18.5 hours per week. Benefits:
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