Simulation Lab Technician
Roberts Wesleyan University
Location
City of Rochester, New York
Salary
$20 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Simulation Lab Technician provides administrative, logistical, and technical support for nursing clinical education programs. Responsibilities include programming simulators, troubleshooting equipment, maintaining lab facilities, and assisting faculty with simulation setups.
Requirements summary
Candidates should possess an associate's degree and 2-4 years of related experience. Strong organizational, communication, and technical skills are required, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Job description
Description Status: Part-time, non-exempt (24-32 hrs/wk, variable based on educational needs)
Mission Alignment
Candidates must have a Christian faith commitment consistent with the mission and ethos statement of Roberts Wesleyan University.
Summary/Job Objective
Provide administrative, logistical, and technical support for clinical education in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
- Job Responsibilities 1.
- Learn and understand the use of all simulation and laboratory technologies (for example: recording/streaming system, manikin software) in the Dorothy Whittingham Simulation Center and Margaret Rambo Skills Lab 2.
- Program human simulators and models for simulations/skills 3.
- Create/document set-ups for skills and simulations with the simulation faculty 4.
- Help produce charts and paperwork needed for sim/skills under the direction of the faculty 5.
- Run equipment during simulations 6.
- Set-up/resetting for all skills labs 7.
- Set-up/resetting for all simulations 8.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, communicating to vendors/technical (external and internal support staff to resolve issues 9.
- Work with technical support when on site for equipment repairs and video streaming/recording issues 10.
- Develop instructional materials for simulator usage & other lab equipment under the direction of faculty 11.
- Assist in training faculty on simulator usage and programming abilities of simulation equipment 12.
- Participate in “dry-run” of simulations to ensure proper functioning of simulators 13.
- Assist with inventory & tracking system and related budget 14.
- Perform general lab duties, such as: a.
- Laundry b.
- Restocking cabinets c.
- Stocking med carts d.
- Creating medication labels e.
- Unpacking and organizing incoming supplies f.
- Recycling and repackaging reusable supplies g.
- Simulator/Manikin maintenance and cleaning h.
- Oversight of student workers i.
- Act as a Standardized Patient as needed j.
- Ensuring the tidiness of both simulation and practice labs 15.
- Assist with clinical compliance 16.
- Perform other duties as assigned The approved rate of pay is: $19.50/hr
Requirements
Associate’s degree and 2-4 years of related experience preferred. Excellent organization, communication, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and ability to learn University & SON programs Proven experience serving people. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team Professional appearance and demeanor Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Positive attitude and a strong work ethic Commitment to a Culture of Care