Clinical Laboratory Assistants
Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI
The Clinical Laboratory Assistant for the Physician Assistant (PA) Program supports the delivery of clinical skills and patient assessment education by preparing, maintaining, and assisting with laboratory and simulation activities. This role ensures that instructional sessions run efficiently and students have a safe, organized, and effective environment to develop clinical competencies aligned with program learning outcomes and accreditation standards.
Laboratory Assistants work collaboratively with Program leadership and colleagues to support curriculum delivery while adhering to institutional policies and accreditation requirements.
Job Description Summary
Laboratory Assistants work collaboratively with Program leadership and colleagues to support curriculum delivery while adhering to institutional policies and accreditation requirements.
Job Description Summary
- Prepare clinical skills laboratories for instructional sessions, including physical exam, procedural skills, and patient assessment activities.
- Set up and break down equipment, supplies, and simulation stations before and after sessions.
- Assist faculty during skills labs, OSCEs, and simulation exercises.
- Support standardized patient encounters and simulation-based learning activities.
- Help coordinate student flow and timing during OSCEs and practical exams.
- Assist in troubleshooting minor issues during lab sessions.
- Assess student performance fairly and consistently using established rubrics and evaluation criteria, and deliver timely, constructive feedback that promotes learning and professional growth.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism during student assessments.
- Serve as a role model for professional behavior, ethical practice, and interprofessional collaboration.
- Support remediation activities when assigned, in collaboration with Course Directors and Program leadership.
- Maintain current clinical knowledge and professional competence in assigned instructional areas.
- Adhere to institutional policies, Program policies, and accreditation standards.
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