Lab Coordinator - Healthcare Simulation

Colorado Mountain College-Glenwood Springs•Glenwood Springs, CO

1d•$79,518 - $88,353

About The Position

The Lab Coordinator – Healthcare Simulation provides professional coordination of the clinical simulation laboratory supporting learning experiences for nursing and allied health programs. The coordinator manages laboratory operations, including equipment function, supply availability, and faculty and student support during laboratory learning experiences. The position collaborates with the Dean of Nursing and program faculty to evaluate laboratory effectiveness and plan for future needs. The role develops and maintains laboratory procedures, coordinates inventory and equipment, prepares and operates simulation spaces and patient simulators, and supports faculty and students in using laboratory equipment. It also contributes to evaluation, budgeting, sustainability, and continued professional development in healthcare simulation operations. The position reports to the Dean, School of Nursing and may serve as a lead or supervise other staff. Employees must perform their assigned duties within Colorado. Travel and evening or weekend work may be required. A background check, including a motor vehicle records check, is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing or a healthcare-related field required.
One or more years of practice in a healthcare-related field required.
Current CPR Certification as a Healthcare Provider required.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making when responding to student, clinical instructor, and clinical faculty issues.
Commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Ability to perform assigned duties within the State of Colorado.
Successful completion of a background check, including a motor vehicle records check.
Ability to meet the position’s working conditions, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Practice as an educator in a healthcare-related field preferred.
One or more years of experience in a teaching or simulation laboratory in an academic or healthcare setting, including organizing or managing healthcare supplies and laboratory equipment such as human simulators and audiovisual or other complex technology, strongly preferred.
Knowledge and expertise in using simulation experiences in a nursing lab environment, and ability to create and evaluate student simulation experiences, preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish or conversational language abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and update laboratory policies and procedures in collaboration with faculty and staff.
Coordinate procurement and maintenance of supply inventory for laboratory and simulation learning activities.
Ensure safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and ready for use.
Facilitate scheduling of simulation use by academic programs and community healthcare partners.
Prepare laboratories for designated sessions, including setting up supplies, patient simulators, and related equipment as directed by faculty.
Operate patient simulators and related equipment during faculty-facilitated simulation sessions.
Facilitate implementation of the INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation Operations.
Create and maintain a collaborative, respectful, and professional working and learning environment.
Facilitate faculty training in laboratory equipment use.
Facilitate student training in supervised use of laboratory equipment during learning sessions.
Orient faculty and students to laboratory policies and procedures and to the locations and use of supplies and equipment.
Collaborate in evaluating equipment functionality, supply availability, and overall laboratory function.
Promote sustainability and cost-effectiveness when planning laboratory operations and equipment needs.
Maintain records and reports on laboratory expenses and prepare budget recommendations.
Maintain student confidentiality and demonstrate accountability, flexibility, and creativity.
Promote professional relationships and contribute to a culture of civility; seek assistance in unfamiliar situations.
Continue developing the ability to use advanced simulation technology and educate faculty and students in its use.
Participate in annual healthcare simulation professional development to support adherence to best practices in simulation operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Annual time off
Sick time
Mental health resources
Healthy lifestyle benefits
Affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate, subject to eligibility and availability.
Relocation assistance, if applicable