Occupation Therapy Assistant (OTA) Lab Assistant

Navarro College•Midlothian, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Part-time OTA Lab Assistant will be responsible for the maintenance of the department’s training labs at the Corsicana and Midlothian locations. This position will act in a supervisory role for students during lab activities. The Part-time OTA Lab Assistant will take direction from the Program Director and/or the OTA faculty.

Requirements

Initial certification as a COTA or OTR.
Current licensure as an OTA or OT in the State of Texas.
Associate degree
Two (2) years of clinical experience in the occupational therapy field.
Represent self to public professionally.
Demonstrate superior customer service skills.
Ability to work effectively with students and faculty.
Report to work within required timelines with an excellent attendance record.
Ability to think independently and appropriately.
Commitment to the community college philosophy.
Understand the accreditation standards for ACOTE and SACSCOC.
A student-centered philosophy.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Set up and break down lab environments.
Prepare supplies and equipment for lab sessions.
Maintain organization of lab spaces and storage areas.
Clean, disinfect, and reset materials between student groups.
Conduct skills practice sessions under direction of the OTA faculty.
Act as a standardized patient during simulations and challenges.
Assist with simulation and challenge setup and flow.
Uses rubrics to score student performance on simulations and challenges.
Provide structured feedback to students.
Provide tutoring or remediation support for students during labs.
Inventory and restock supplies.
Maintain and organize assistive technology and durable medical equipment.
Report broken or missing equipment.
Assist with ordering supplies or tracking usage.
Label and store equipment properly for easy access.
Ensure adherence to infection control procedures.
Monitor safe use of equipment.
Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) sheets and safety documentation.
Ensure lab and simulation environments meet safety and accreditation standards.
Assist program director and academic fieldwork coordinator with clerical support, including the management of student and fieldwork documents.
Collaborate with program director to maintain social media presence.
Coordinate pinning ceremony.
Support the College by attending various events (i.e., Bulldogs Serve, Bulldogs Unite, Commencement ceremony)
Perform other duties as requested by the OTA Program Director and/or faculty.