Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 4 (Non-permanent classified paid hourly)

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Associate Dean of Nursing, the Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 4 (Nursing Lab Assistant) is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing instructional support for the nursing labs and simulation center at Spokane Community College. This involves applying knowledge of nursing to facilitate realistic labs and simulated learning experiences for students. This position coordinates projects and programs for the Nursing department’s labs and supervises work-study student employees when assigned. The Lab Assistant works closely with the Laboratory and Simulation Coordinator and is responsible for keeping the labs organized, ensuring equipment is in good working order, and ordering and keeping track of supplies. Running computer equipment to assist with simulations is also part of the job responsibilities. This is a non-permanent classified paid hourly position, not to exceed 18 months.

Requirements

• LPN or RN nursing credentials. (A nursing background that provides medical and medical equipment subject knowledge.) Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position.
• Computer skills including the ability to use the internet, email, and word processing software (Microsoft Office 365).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and accommodate changes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to prepare and organize laboratory and demonstration materials.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to learn how to use Nursing equipment, ATI, PYXIS and other digital tools/programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using nursing equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lab setup and take down.
• Help maintain educational resource materials, lab equipment and supplies.
• Organize storage areas and maintain inventory.
• Prepare supply orders.
• Ensure labs are stocked with sufficient supplies for all labs.
• Ensure safe storage of all supplies including hazardous materials and practice medications.
• Coordinate distribution of supplies to all labs supply rooms.
• Maintain PYXIS.
• Enter Lab Patient Medications.
• Maintain stock levels of medications for laboratory and simulation patients.
• Participate in and contribute to the upkeep of the Nursing Laboratories and Simulations center.
• Provide orientation to instructors regarding laboratory and simulation procedures, location and use of materials.
• Assist with training faculty in the use of simulated equipment in labs and the simulation center.
• Recommend and perform general cleaning of laboratories.
• Recommend and perform maintenance and repairs of laboratory equipment.
• Contribute to a safe laboratory environment.
• Keep current with safety regulations.
• Check and maintain safety equipment.
• Provide training and enforcement of safety procedures to individuals including faculty, staff, and students using laboratories and the simulation center.
• Assist instructors with labs and simulations.
• Program software to instructor specification to model the simulator’s physiological responses.
• Support/assist in roleplaying applications, prop placement and moulage setup before and after simulations to create a virtual healthcare setting.
• Operate simulation mannequin sessions based on priority identified by the faculty.
• Use ATI (nursing education software) to gather information for weekly lab activities such as patient name bands, medication labels, etc.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board
• WA State Retirement Plan
• Vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of 11.33 hours vacation and 8 hours sick leave per month, upon employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree