Lab Aide Coordinator
About The Position
The OHSU School of Nursing (SoN) in Klamath Falls, located on the Oregon Institute of Technology campus, is seeking a Lab Aide Coordinator. This position is crucial for meeting the administrative, technical, and operational learning needs of faculty, staff, and students within the Skills Lab and Simulation learning environments on the Klamath Falls Campus. In partnership with the Senior Campus Associate program technician and the Simulation Campus Associate program technician, the coordinator will manage the setup, cleanup, restocking, and inventory monitoring of supplies and equipment for these learning settings. This role involves close collaboration with the Senior Campus Associate program technician, the Simulation Campus Associate program technician, faculty, and the Campus Associate Dean to complete assigned tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- At least one year of college science
- Plus one year of college math or computer courses
- One year of lab aide work experience
- Experience working in a team-oriented environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage interruptions and shifting priorities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with faculty, leadership, and classified staff
- Competence with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Forms, Word, etc.)
- Willingness to learn new systems and technologies
- Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate or degree in nursing, nursing assistant, medical assisting, or related healthcare field
- Experience in higher education environments
- Experience supporting healthcare or clinical training programs
- Experience working with faculty and academic programs environments
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
- Prepare and dismantle Skills Lab environments, including moving mannequins, setting up beds, and organizing equipment and supplies.
- Maintain lab cleanliness and organization, including laundry, equipment care, and recycling of reusable materials.
- Monitor and track inventory levels; notify appropriate personnel when supplies reach approximately 20% of par levels.
- Conduct routine inventory checks to ensure equipment functionality, maintenance compliance, and warranty tracking.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance skills-based learning experiences.
- Ensure all simulation materials are prepared, clean, and organized prior to scheduled activities.
- Assist in the preparation of simulation components (e.g., medications, barcodes) as directed.
- Support setup and breakdown of simulation activities, including cleaning, restocking, and organization.
- Monitor simulation inventory and notify appropriate personnel when supplies reach approximately 20% of par levels.
- Contribute to performance improvement efforts related to simulation-based education.
- Respond to priority requests and adjust workload as needed, keeping leadership informed.
- Participate in staff meetings and team communications.
- Collaborate with and support student workers as appropriate.
Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
