Laboratory Assistant

Company Description:

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The part-time hourly Lab Assistant will provide support to faculty and students in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program's laboratory sessions.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Set up, supervise, and break down lab and testing stations; maintain a safe, organized learning environment throughout lab sessions. Support laboratory instruction through demonstration, coaching, and supervision of student skill practice in simulated patient-care scenarios. Conduct and score student competency checkoffs and practical skill assessments using established course rubrics/checklists and required safety criteria. Communicate effectively with the course coordinator to learn and understand all curriculum policies and rules for testing in the lab.

Schedule:

Friday mornings in the fall semester, Monday or Wednesday, and Friday mornings in the Spring semester.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current New York State Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing with 3+ years of experience within the last 5 years. Must be able to assist students with physical therapy interventions and have broad experience with current and evolving health technology as well as basic troubleshooting skills. Strong interpersonal communication skills; professionalism, reliability, and ability to collaborate with faculty and students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior teaching or instructional support experience in PTA education (clinical instruction and/or lab instruction, orthopedic outpatient experience). Demonstrated connections with local healthcare organizations. Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

Additional Information:

Adjunct rate of pay for the 26/27 academic year is $48.70/ per hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment. Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.

Application Instructions:

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter and license at time of application, including availability to teach. The three (3) references listed in the application must be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking. Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire. Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.