Technician Support Specialist - Hamilton, Canada - Mohawk College

Mohawk College

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Technician Support Specialist (Cardiovascular Technology) - Regular Part Time Status**:Regular Part Time

Hours:
Up to 24 hours/week

Home Campus**:

IAHS

Rate of Pay:
$26.06

Posting Date:
November 1st, 2023

Closing Date:
November 15th, 2023 at 7:00pm EST

We support and encourage the contributions of our diverse employees.

Supported by a new strategic plan we are committed to nurturing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk.

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce.

As educators we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in our community.

Mohawk College is currently recruiting for our next

Technician Support Specialist (Cardiovascular Technology)

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Allied Health, the main role of this position is to provide support and assistance to the students and faculty within the Cardiovascular Technology program's lab rooms and lab related courses.

This includes assisting faculty in assessing the skill levels of students, following preset rubrics/marking schemes, and liaising with faculty to develop together goals and strategies for learners to reach success in CVT lab courses within the curriculum.

This position also allows for constant supervision of students in lab for security and safety measures.

The position will also assist in maintaining the working order of inventory/equipment/software, and related course, lab, and student files.

Also follow prescribed set up and clean up (drug/sharps disposal) of the CVT labs for program associated courses and related activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to the following:

Assist with lab course delivery
***Work under the direction of the course professor / instructor and: - Assist faculty in demonstrating skills and techniques intended of the lab and its learning outcomes.

Reemphasize previously taught skills and material with students.
Act as a resource to students/faculty by facilitating simulations, cases, roleplaying, and any other needs as directed by the program or faculty.
Assist and supervise students during lab exercises.
Assist with evaluation of students based on a predetermined marking scheme.
Liaise with faculty to develop together goals and strategies for learners to reach success.
Maintain student records of performance.
Assist with validation of course exercises, tests, exams and assignments with respect to logistics and currency.

Maintain lab & teaching supplies, equipment & software
In conjunction with the program / lab coordinator and / or course professor / instructor:

Routinely monitor supplies and advise program / lab coordinator if any orders are required and/or report any equipment that requires service.
Ensure inventory is stored appropriately and maintains count records.
Works with program / lab coordinator to ensure computer systems are functional, meet the needs of the course / program and reflect current standards.
Disinfects and cleans the equipment and working area; and ensures the laboratory is wellstocked and resourced with sufficient supplies.
Assist with sharps / drug disposal.
Follow prescribed setup and cleanup practices of the cardiovascular technology labs for program associated courses and related activities.

Other
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Other duties as assigned by program / lab coordinator or associate dean.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduated a two (2) year postsecondary program in Cardiovascular Technology;

Professional Designation:
Registered Cardiology Technologist (CSCT certified) in Canada.

A minimum of 2 years' experience in one or more of the following areas. Each technician support specialist's experience / skill requirement is coursedependent based on software expertise, current clinical practice, current Holtermonitoring, Exercise testing, ECG interpretation, or Cardiac Rehabilitation experience.

Course codes:
HSCI10063, HSCI10064, HSCI10070, HSCICVT36, HSCI10068, HSCI10080, HSCI10071, MLSCML123, HSCI 1007- Work experience as a Cardiology Technologist.

Attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
First Aid and CPR training, ACLS would be an asset.
Experience with a variety of Holter software including Northeast Monitoring and Norav.
Experience with CASE Exercise Stress Testing equipment.
Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to communicate and work effectively interculturally with diverse groups of students, employees and the community.

Mohawk College prioritizes recruiting and retaining diverse employees. With this in mind, the College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

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