Laboratory Operations Specialist III

Tennessee Tech•Cookeville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Coordinator is responsible for the organization and management of all School of Nursing laboratories, including the maintenance of supplies and equipment. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.
Current Tennessee nursing license as a registered nurse.
One year of experience as a registered nurse.
Current knowledge and ability in nursing care, nursing procedures, and related technology.
Proficiency in computer technology and software such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Experience with simulation in clinical education or current experience with and use of health systems technology.

Nice To Haves

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
Master of Science in Nursing
Acute care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for organization and management of all School of Nursing laboratories, including maintenance of supplies and equipment.
Maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies.
Produce a schedule for ordering of necessary expendable supplies.
Develops and maintains a budget for the labs in coordination with the director.
Responsible for OSHA compliance and compliance with TTU Campus Safety and Environmental Services policies and procedures.
Orientation of faculty and students to lab resources.
Ongoing collaboration with faculty in regard to schedules, space allocation, and lab set-ups.
Simulation preparation and maintenance.
Ensuring a safe lab environment.
Supervision of lab specialists and graduate assistants assigned to simulation labs.
Supervision and instruction of nursing students in the lab setting.
Serve as point of contact for campus and community outreach requests for lab utilization, including campus tours and simulation demonstrations.