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Chapman University

General Lab Assistant

Orange, CA · On-site

$50/hr

Posting Details Position Information Position Title General Lab Assistant Position Type Temporary Job Number SA73124 Full or Part Time part-time 0-19 hours weekly Fair Labor Standard Act ...

Chapman University

General Lab Assistant

Orange, CA · On-site

$50/hr

Posting Details Position Information Position Title General Lab Assistant Position Type Temporary Job Number SA73124 Full or Part Time part-time 0-19 hours weekly Fair Labor Standard Act ...

Chapman University

General Lab Assistant

Orange, CA

$50/hr

Position Information Position Title General Lab Assistant Position Type Temporary Job Number SA73124 Full or Part Time part-time 0-19 hours weekly Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Non-Exempt ...

Herbalife

Sr. Lab Technician, Sensory

Torrance, CA · On-site

$20 - $26.50/hr

... and general lab maintenance. • Proficiency in managing and translating data using MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Agile, and LIMS. • Self-directed in general administrative tasks such as ...

Herbalife

Sr. Lab Technician, Sensory

Torrance, CA

$20 - $26.50/hr

... and general lab maintenance. • Proficiency in managing and translating data using MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Agile, and LIMS. • Self-directed in general administrative tasks such as ...

Cedars Sinai

Research Associate I, Dou Lab

Tarzana, CA · On-site

$25 - $30.46/hr

Maintains stocks of general lab materials, and places orders for lab equipment and supplies. * Assists new students and fellows at the laboratory. * Assists in the operation of specialized equipment ...

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General Lab Assistant

Chapman University

Orange, CA • On-site

$50/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 3 hours ago

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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
General Lab Assistant
Position Type
Temporary
Job Number
SA73124
Full or Part Time
part-time 0-19 hours weekly
Fair Labor Standard Act Classification
Non-Exempt
Anticipated Pay Range
$50.00
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Physical Therapy Program hires lab assistants to help with its courses. The courses utilizing lab assistants are PT 512L Kinesiology Lab, PT 525L Clin Path, PT 531 Gen Med, PT 539 Physical Agents, PT 578 Short Term Integrated Clinical Experience I - Community Exercise Program, PT 610 Anatomy II, PT 640 Neuro Practice Management, PT 641 Rehab, PT 647 Pediatrics, PT 678 Short Term Integrated Clinical Experience II - Stroke Boot Camp, PT 742 Geriatrics (also PD Boot Camp), and PT 758 Elective in PT.
Lab assistants for the PT 512L, PT 525L, PT 531, PT 539, PT 578, PT 640, PT 641, PT 647, PT 678, PT 742, and PT 758 courses are needed to assist with lab activities which may include but are not limited to 1. Supervising and guiding physical therapy examination and interventions, clinical reasoning, exercise progression, professional behavior, infection control, communication, safety, body positioning, vital signs monitoring, and documentation; 2. Grading/proctoring lab practical exams; 3. Maintaining lab facilities; 4. Other duties as assigned. These positions are available as needed.
Responsibilities
Lab Assistant for Courses: PT 512L Kinesiology, PT 525L Clin Path, PT 531 Gen Med, PT 539 Physical Agents, PT 578 CEP, PT 610 Anatomy II, PT 640 NPM, PT 641 Rehab, PT 678 SBC, PT 742 Geriatrics & PD Boot Camp, and PT 758 Elective in PT.
  1. During structured course labs, supervising and guiding physical therapy examination and interventions, clinical reasoning, exercise progression, professional behavior, infection control, communication, safety, body positioning, vital signs monitoring, and documentation. May include proctoring lab practical exams and maintaining lab facilities.
  2. Other duties as assigned.

Lab Assistant for Course: PT 578 CEP, PT 678 Stroke Boot Camp, and PT 742 PD Boot Camp
  1. Supervision
    a. Performs the duties of the clinical instructor to mentor eighth-trimester students through physical therapy interventions, patient education, clinical reasoning, exercise progression, professional behavior, communication, safety, body positioning, vital signs monitoring, and documentation.
    b. Follows the course clinical performance guidelines to assess student performance.
    c. Monitors participant and implement emergency protocols, if necessary.
    Provides formal and informal verbal and written feedback and assessments of student performance and interactions.
  2. Communication
    a. Meeting informally or formally with individual students, a small group of students, the participant, and their families/caregivers.
    b. Reviews documentation about participants, including student notes, and provides written/verbal feedback to students.
    Maintains effective contact with course directors, coordinators, and staff if student or participant issues arise.
  3. Other Responsibilities
    a. Completes other tasks as assigned by coordinators/course director.

Required Qualifications
  1. Possesses a valid CA PT License or eligible for licensure, as well as an MPT or DPT degree
  2. Knows PT profession as well as the California Physical Therapy Practice Act, HIPAA/OSHA, and FERPA.
  3. Utilizes excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
  4. Follows excellent etiquette and professional practice.
  5. Possesses prior working experience with the populations served by the course content.
  6. Can physically demonstrate classroom techniques and attend in-person labs.
  7. Able to physically attend and grade lab practicals, if applicable.
  8. Successfully passes a background check, and if working with minors, a Live Scan is required as well, as directed by CU Human Resources.

Desired Qualifications
  1. Possesses working knowledge of physical therapy in the specialty area per pre-clinical program needs.
  2. Has previous Clinical Instructor or teaching experience preferably.
  3. Possesses strong interest and experience in rehabilitation of persons in an acute care, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric setting with various diagnoses.

Special Instructions to Applicants
At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate
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