Instructional Assistant, Medical Device Reprocessing Program

INSTRUCTIONAL (LAB) ASSISTANT, MEDICAL DEVICE REPROCESSING PROGRAM

FACULTY OF HEALTH STUDIES

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone dedicated to finding ways forward to join our Medical Device Reprocessing Technician team as an Instructional (Lab) Assistant to support our Medical Device Reprocessing Technician students.

Our students come to us with the goal of improving the quality of life for themselves as well as for those around them. You will help these students by facilitating learning in the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician lab and providing feedback on their overall performance. These roles are critical to the success of our students and the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician program.

We have one casual part-time role available. This position will primarily support hands-on lab activities, 2-3 Saturdays per month, at our downtown campus or an Edmonton MDRT site.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Assist with ordering and organizing lab supplies.
• Undertake projects and related duties as required.
• Arrange for printing of lab and clinical documents.
• Keep instructor apprised of student progress, lab equipment status, lab supplies, and lab materials.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and attitudes.
• Assist with lab assessments and record keeping.
• Set up for lab experiences according to the course curriculum.
• Maintain a facilitative and supportive learning environment.
• Assist in remediation activities for learners as required.
• Provide instructional assistance in the lab setting by demonstrating and assisting students to learn MDRT skills and knowledge according to General Learning Outcomes (GLO) and Specific Learning Outcomes (SLO).

What You Bring

• Experience working with online learning platforms.
• Interest in working in an education setting.
• 2+ years of experience in an MDRT-related position.
• Current CSA certification with relevant education.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn HTML, excel, Wiz IQ, Blackboard collaborate, Moodle, Google docs, PeopleSoft, MS Teams.

What Makes You a Difference Maker

As a difference maker you bring:

• The ability to show empathy and sensitivity and understanding of other perspectives.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to contribute to a positive team culture, working collaboratively with others, and paying attention to how the team supports its members.
• Superior oral communication skills demonstrating the ability to articulate key messages effectively and employ active listening techniques.
• The ability to plan and effectively manage a high volume of work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook); comfortable with and adaptable to other computer applications.
• The ability to choose and utilize appropriate technology to enhance communications.
• A Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sectors Check within the last thirty days.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• The ability to respect and relate to people from varied backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and abilities.

SALARY: ($28.24-$36.69) hourly reflective upon what you bring, AKA your education and experience. This is a casual opportunity that also includes 11.2% in lieu of vacation and benefits.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

COMPETITION NUMBER: 2 023-4068

CLOSING DATE: July 12, 2023 @ 11:59PM MST

APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

Difference Makers. If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we’d say these two words. We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.

So how do we make differences?

• We empower NorQuesters. When it comes to working, it’s up to you to decide where (on campus or from another location) and how you work. NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs—lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward—to name a few, but how you do that is your choice!
• We unlock potential. Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
• We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

And that’s a snapshot of how we are Difference Makers. But there’s so much more to us and we invite you to explore further !