Nursing Lab Operations Technician

CSU Pueblo Division of Extended Studies•Pueblo, CO

64d•$54,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Lab Operations Technician provides essential operational and technical support for the skills lab and simulation center. This role involves preparing the lab environment, including supplies, equipment, and technology, and operating simulation technologies such as high-fidelity mannequins and task trainers. The technician will offer real-time technical support during simulation sessions, assist with audio/visual recording and streaming, and guide users in the lab spaces. Additionally, the position supports faculty orientation, performs routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment, and manages scheduling and inventory. Key responsibilities include ensuring learner safety, confidentiality, and professional standards, as well as attending meetings and potentially serving on university committees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Licensure or certification in nursing or related allied health profession
Strong communication, troubleshooting, and organizational skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing
Familiarity with medical terminology, equipment, and supplies
Perform extensive walking, lifting weighted materials (up to 50 lbs.)
Experience in academic operations, scheduling, or project coordination
Experience operating audiovisual systems

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing or related field
Licensure as a Registered Nurse
CHSE and/or CHSOS certification
Experience in healthcare simulation

Responsibilities

Prepares skills lab environments, including supplies, equipment, and technology.
Prepares and operates simulation technologies including high fidelity mannequins, task trainers, standardized patients, audiovisual systems, and related software.
Provides real-time support, including troubleshooting technical issues, during live simulation and skills lab sessions to facilitate student learning.
Supports audio and video recording, live-streaming, and playback for instructional and debriefing purposes.
Provides operational guidance to users in simulation and lab spaces.
Assists with faculty orientation to lab spaces.
Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on lab equipment.
Schedules simulation and skills lab activities.
Tracks utilization of lab rooms, equipment, and supplies.
Conducts routine inventory of equipment and supplies.
Proactively communicates with faculty regarding planned educational activities.
Notifies the Simulation Lab Coordinator of needed purchases or repairs.
Upholds learner safety, confidentiality, and professional standards at all times.
Attends meetings, as scheduled.
Participates in University events.
Serves on committees within the SON and University.