PT Nursing Lab Assistant

College of Eastern Idaho•Idaho Falls, ID

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Laboratory Assistant helps oversee daily operations for the nursing clinical lab in collaboration with the Nursing Laboratory Coordinator. The incumbent will provide daily assistance to faculty and students in the lab. They help oversee students while they are practicing and help with skills pass off requirements. The role is responsible for maintaining optimum usage and maintenance of equipment and the security of the laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies.

Requirements

A current and unencumbered Idaho Registered Nursing License
Two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse
Excellent interpersonal, time management, and collaborations skills
Experience with operating personal computers with proficiency in Microsoft Office, and other nursing technological equipment
Current CPR Certification
Knowledge and ability to use medical equipment (e.g. intravenous (IV) pumps, monitors, oxygen delivery systems, etc.)
Ability to set-up and use video equipment
Ability to maintain safety and hygiene standards and follow OSHA guidelines
Ability to lift, move, and carry a training mannequin and other equipment and supplies weighing up to 20 lbs.
Incumbent must reside in Idaho

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of student and faculty requirements for nursing lab procedures, skills and testing
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to be creative and resourceful
Ability to coordinate and implement assignments in order to meet faculty/student needs
Ability to assume new responsibilities and carry them out in an effective manner
Bilingual (Spanish)

Responsibilities

Prepares, sets up, breaks down, and cleans up for all of the nursing lab activities, open labs and other activities as directed
Operates laboratory equipment to the extent that these items are kept in good working condition and are at optimum maintenance
Stores, receives, and stocks equipment and supplies
Participates in training as necessary
Helps organize and maintain a clean and safe laboratory and storeroom environments (floors, counter tops, sinks, shelving, equipment, washes and stores linens, and other materials
Prepares and maintains a variety of records and files related to equipment and supplies inventory, warranties, and lab schedules
Oversees and monitors open labs with students, ensuring equipment is properly signed out and returned
Provides assistance to faculty and students
Distributes study aids, handouts, tests, and related instructional materials
Ensures all policies and procedures for the clinical lab are followed by students
Assists faculty in proctoring of exams
Attends and assists with activities held on campus as needed
Performs other job-related duties as assigned