Nursing Laboratory Assistant

Department Contact

Ana Chavez-Mcpherson, (575) 646-3813, ana07@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary

The College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation has a job opening for Nursing Laboratory Assistant position in the School of Nursing.

Position Details

Position Title: Nursing Laboratory Assistant

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 370200-NURSING

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable)

Target Hourly/Salary Rate

$16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency

1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule

Job

Duties and Responsibilities

• This position provides support for the School of Nursing’s Nurse Anesthesiology program within a newly constructed simulated operating room. The program utilizes this advanced training environment to teach high-level clinical skills using mannequins, task trainers, and fully simulated perioperative experiences. The lab also serves as a practice space for students to refine their skills and as a venue for external partners to conduct specialized training and workshops. When time permits, the individual in this role will also assist with operations and activities in the main School of Nursing Skills & Simulation Center.
• Assists with daily laboratory operations, including the setup and takedown of equipment, supplies, and moulage, to ensure a positive learning experience for students during skills labs and simulation events.
• Operates simulation equipment by running pre-programmed scenarios in coordination with faculty instructors to support learning objectives.
• Troubleshoots issues with lab equipment and related technologies identified by students or faculty; reports unresolved problems to the supervisor to coordinate repairs or technical support.
• Monitors and maintains supply inventory, proactively notifying the lab coordinator of low stock levels and submitting updated lists of materials required for skills labs and simulation events.
• Assists with equipment maintenance, including cleaning, minor repairs, and ensuring all simulation and skills lab equipment are in safe and functional condition. Moves mannequins and other equipment as needed for cleaning and sanitization.
• Maintains current knowledge of simulation technologies, including locating and referencing equipment manuals or online resources for research, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the Nursing Simulation Center.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma + 1 years of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Special Certification/Licensure

Working conditions and physical effort

Environment

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort

Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.