University of Tennessee·Knoxville, Tennessee
The Simulation Lab Assistant is responsible for the seamless operation of Skills Learning and High-Fidelity Labs. Key duties include preparing equipment, guiding faculty, and supporting the setup and breakdown of immersive learning experiences.
The College of Nursing (CON) seeks a temporary Simulation Lab Assistant to directly contribute to the education of future nurses. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for the seamless operation of our Skills Learning and High-Fidelity Labs. This includes preparing and restocking equipment and supplies, guiding faculty at the start of sessions, maintaining lab organization, and providing crucial support for the setup and breakdown of immersive high-fidelity learning experiences.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.
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Candidates must hold a certification as an EMT, LPN, RN, or CNA and have at least one year of experience in hospital or acute care. An associate's degree and experience in medical learning labs are preferred.
Market context
Temporary simulation lab assistant roles in Tennessee often draw candidates with clinical credentials and hands-on patient care experience, especially in nursing education settings. This role is competitive because it requires an EMT, LPN, RN, or CNA certification plus at least one year in hospital or acute care, with an associate’s degree and medical learning lab experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show both clinical and lab-based teaching support experience.