Simulation Skills Lab Assistant - Evening/Weekend Nursing Program

Hagerstown Community College•Hagerstown, MD

About The Position

The Simulation Skills Lab Assistant provides technical and operational support for routine activities in the evening/weekend nursing program simulation and skills laboratories. Under the direction of the Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator, the assistant prepares laboratory spaces, equipment, supplies, instructional materials, and simulation technology for scheduled instruction; operates patient simulators; provides routine technical assistance; and performs basic equipment checks, troubleshooting, cleaning, and maintenance. The position works collaboratively with the coordinator, nursing faculty and staff, and other college personnel to support established laboratory activities. This is a grant-funded, part-time position for 29 hours per week with no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of combined professional experience in healthcare/clinical and office, administrative, or technology environments.
Strong organizational, time-management, communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently.
Knowledge of medical terminology, basic clinical concepts, patient-care supplies, diagnostic equipment, and healthcare practices, and ability to learn clinical simulation software and technology.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, vendors, and other stakeholders; adapt to changing priorities; troubleshoot routine issues; and make sound decisions in a clinical education environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Nursing, Allied Health, Information Technology/Technology, or a related field; willingness to work toward a degree if hired.
Clinical or healthcare experience, including familiarity with medical terminology, basic patient-care concepts, vital signs, body systems, and diagnostic or patient-care equipment.
Previous experience in a nursing or healthcare simulation laboratory, healthcare education, or management of medical supplies and equipment.
RN, EMT, Paramedic, allied health, nursing, or IT/technology experience.

Responsibilities

Operate patient simulators, clinical equipment, audiovisual systems, computer-based instructional tools, and other simulation technologies used in scheduled activities.
Prepare simulation and skills laboratory spaces, equipment, supplies, and instructional materials according to established procedures and faculty direction.
Assist nursing faculty with the technical and operational implementation of scheduled skills laboratory and simulation activities, including operating simulators and running pre-programmed scenarios as directed.
Provide routine technical assistance regarding the proper operation and use of simulators, clinical equipment, instructional tools, and related laboratory technologies.
Assist faculty and/or the Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator with developing, preparing, testing, troubleshooting, and implementing simulation scenarios and skills activities.
Perform routine operational checks, basic troubleshooting, cleaning, and care of simulators, clinical and safety equipment, and other laboratory resources.
Document equipment malfunctions, technical issues, repairs, service requests, and completed repair dates; report unresolved problems to the coordinator.
Receive, organize, label, store, maintain, and conduct routine inventories of equipment, supplies, and laboratory materials; report shortages, damage, and discrepancies.
Monitor supply and equipment availability, assist with ordering and replenishing supplies as authorized, and communicate anticipated needs to the coordinator.
Help maintain inventory records, maintenance and service histories, warranty documentation, and related records; identify equipment requiring repair, replacement, or servicing.
Keep laboratory spaces clean, organized, and orderly and follow institutional procedures for safety, infection prevention, equipment operation, and laboratory waste handling and disposal.
Follow established procedures supporting OSHA and other applicable safety requirements and promptly report hazards or safety concerns.
Assist the coordinator with laboratory and equipment readiness for scheduled instruction and communicate resource or equipment needs that may affect laboratory use.
Participate in training and professional development related to simulators, simulation technologies, clinical equipment, laboratory operations, and safety procedures.
Assist with laboratory demonstrations, facility tours, special events, and other approved laboratory activities.
Assist with special projects, laboratory improvement initiatives, and other laboratory operational activities as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.