Simulated Health Center Teaching Assistant

University of Portland Portal • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Simulated Health Center Student Teaching Assistant will provide support in the Simulated Health Center, primarily in the skills laboratory and simulation suites, with the opportunity to assist in lower-division nursing classes as available. This role will report to the Skills Lab Manager. The job description will include supporting nursing students accessing the skills laboratory space for psychomotor skills practice and performing general skills lab maintenance duties (set up for labs, takedown of lab materials, housekeeping organization and restocking, overseeing manikin usage, ect.). The Simulated Health Center team is looking for eager students willing to take on various duties, including supporting NRS students practicing skills in TA Open Lab. Students self-schedule their shifts approximately 4-10 hours per week, which is always based on skills lab need and availability. There are no guaranteed weekly hours in this position. Students must have completed NRS 206, and currently be enrolled in NRS 300 or 400-level courses to accept a position.

Requirements

• Must be a current NRS student (enrolled in NRS 300 or 400-level) and passed NRS 206
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide quality customer service
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people
• Ability to function well independently and in a team environment
• Self-starter/demonstrates initiative
• Pays close attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to function efficiently in a multitask environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adhere to lab safety protocols and handle biohazards appropriately (ie manage safe sharps disposal, etc.)
• Have evening or weekend availability for shift scheduling

Nice To Haves

• We primarily are seeking 300-level, JUNIOR NRS students at this hiring time
• Preference but not required to those who may be able to work flexible hours in Summer Session II 2026 for ongoing summer support

Responsibilities

• supporting nursing students accessing the skills laboratory space for psychomotor skills practice
• performing general skills lab maintenance duties (set up for labs, takedown of lab materials, housekeeping organization and restocking, overseeing manikin usage, ect.)
• supporting NRS students practicing skills in TA Open Lab

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees