FT Assessment & Simulation Lab Tech

Ivy Tech Community College • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Chair of Nursing, performs duties in collaboration with faculty and simulation staff to prepare the nursing skills lab and simulation for students' use. Supports daily operations of clinical learning lab. Orient students and faculty to simulation lab. Provides technical support to students and faculty. Maintains currency in field of Simulation Technology. Assesses and communicates supply needs to Nursing Simulation Coordinator.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Computer technology required
• Must see clearly to operate equipment and to assist students, speak clearly and distinctly to provide instruction and information to students and staff.
• Will require sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Will require the ability to move equipment of less than 50 lbs with the assistance of devices.
• Requires excellent manual dexterity and coordination.
• Ability to work flexible schedule (early mornings, late evenings may be required)
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds
• Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Nice To Haves

• background in science or the healthcare field, recommended.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree OR 3-year equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned simulation and skills laboratories in support of instructional programs
• Performs basic programming of simulators for practice scenarios as instructed by simulation staff
• Assists simulation staff with scenarios and operation of simulators as needed
• Assists with set up of simulators, equipment, and accessories as needed for special occasions
• Inventories, stocks, and maintains supplies in HPS and skills laboratories
• Maintains clean, well-equipped labs and facilitates a supportive student learning environment
• Recommends and/or performs general cleaning and laundry in the nursing simulation laboratory and skills lab
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Supports daily operations of clinical learning lab.
• Orient students and faculty to simulation lab
• Provides technical support to students and faculty
• Maintains currency in field of Simulation Technology
• Assess and communicates supply needs to Nursing Simulation Coordinator
• Program patient scenarios and setup simulated patient environment and control room for simulation activity
• Prepare scenario props and create scenario moulage
• Assemble pre-simulation learning materials
• Assist in creating documentation for scenario
• Operate simulation console and software
• Manipulate simulator during scenario
• Record simulation activities in approved format (.mov, .flv, .avi, .mp4, .wmv)
• Assist faculty in managing recording equipment
• Assist faculty in monitoring students' safety
• Provide theatrical support (including moulage and voice over)
• Operate debriefing equipment
• Provide feedback for improving simulation experience to the simulation coordinator
• Return Simulation lab to pre-scenario condition
• Salvage re-usable supplies and repackage
• Provide required recorded scenarios, in approved format

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
• Flexible work arrangements where available
• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED