Nursing Simulation Laboratory Technician-(Part Time)

Langara College • Washington Township, NJ

1d • CA$33 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Simulation Centre (NSC) Technician supports the centre’s day-to-day operations and simulation program. The role prepares and dismantles equipment for simulation scenarios, troubleshoots operational issues, and performs routine equipment maintenance and repair. The technician assists with programming and operating mannequins and recording simulation scenarios, and provides basic technical support and instruction to educators and students using equipment for medium- to high-fidelity simulations.

Reporting to the Division Chair, Nursing, the technician collaborates with lab demonstrators to support safe, effective, and collegial use of the space for nursing education. The position contributes to simulation activities as well as general NSC operations, including equipment, supplies, inventory, and maintenance. The schedule is flexible and may vary between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. The role is part-time at 17.5 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of related work experience.
• Experience using related software and hardware, including video and audio recording equipment.
• Proficiency with PC and Mac hardware, video and audio recording equipment, and the software required to operate equipment.
• Detail-oriented, with organizational, planning, and priority-setting skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills to support collaborative working relationships and NSC processes.
• Presentation skills to educate students and educators on appropriate equipment use.
• Ability to accept and respond positively to constructive feedback.
• Ability to perform duties involving walking, standing, and lifting or moving equipment.
• Flexibility and reliability to work variable schedules and assignments.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, technology, or a health-related field preferred; an associate degree in computer science, technology, or health science is also identified.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating a variety of nursing simulation equipment.
• Experience demonstrating equipment use to others, preferably students and educators.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, technology, or a health-related field.

Responsibilities

• Operate simulation, audiovisual, and recording technology.
• Program mannequins for simulation scenarios and manage storage and retrieval of recorded sessions.
• Prepare scenario props, including standardized patients, create scenario moulage, and prepare control rooms for simulation activities.
• Coordinate and participate in technical training and provide technical support and equipment-use instruction.
• Prepare, operate, maintain, repair, program, performance-test, and safety-monitor lab equipment.
• Provide technical recommendations for improving simulation and assess system problems, reporting issues to AC NSC and collaborating on solutions.
• Order supplies and equipment, liaise with Purchasing, and complete, submit, and review purchase orders.
• Maintain supplies, materials, equipment, and inventory, including ongoing summaries of consumable supply costs.
• Review supply catalogues and recommend potential purchases, summarizing costs, pros, and cons.
• Assist lab demonstrators in developing capital equipment requests that support simulation, student practice, and learning.
• Clean, lubricate, and replace worn or used parts on mannequins and equipment; conduct preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Update educators on maintenance schedules, equipment issues, and alternative processes.
• Set up, dismantle, clean, and store supplies, materials, equipment, and instructional aids.
• Maintain the NSC as a safe working environment for students, lab demonstrators, and educators.
• Maintain current knowledge of simulation equipment catalogues and operation manuals.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, educators, lab demonstrators, and records.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions.
• Generous vacation package and paid time off during the college’s one-week December winter closure.
• Employer-paid defined benefit pension plan.
• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs.
• Access to on-site daycare, subject to availability.
• Tuition waivers for Langara College courses, subject to space availability.
• Course and program tuition reimbursements.
• Wellness classes and campus engagement events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree