Join our nursing laboratory and simulation team to support student learning through high-quality skills and simulation experiences. This position collaborates with faculty and the simulation team to coordinate, set up, and maintain laboratory and simulation environments. Responsibilities include preparing and managing equipment, supplies, and simulated materials; supporting scheduling and operational workflows; and ensuring functionality of simulation technology, including mannequins and related systems. Under the direction of the Assistant Chair and/or Simulation Coordinator, this role provides essential technical and logistical support for all lab and simulation activities and may be required to participate in simulation scenarios. Position may be required to intermittently provide lab/simulation support at the RM campus. This position does not evaluate student performance or learning outcomes.
Essential Functions
This position includes direct interaction with students in laboratory and simulation environments and provides technical and operational support that facilitates student learning. Responsibilities include assisting students with equipment use, reinforcing faculty-directed activities, and ensuring a safe and functional learning environment.
40% Monitors, maintains, and services laboratory and simulation equipment, technology, facility spaces, supplies, and computers used in instructional settings; ensures safety procedures are followed in all lab and simulation environments; coordinates equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and vendor services as needed.
20% Supports faculty and students during laboratory and simulation activities by preparing, setting up, and breaking down equipment, supplies, and instructional materials; provides direct, real-time technical assistance to students and faculty, including guidance on the proper use of simulation equipment, mannequins, and lab technology; reinforces faculty-directed skills by assisting with equipment use and lab processes; responds to routine information requests related to lab operations and technology. This position interacts directly with students but does not provide formal instruction of nursing content or evaluate student performance, as these responsibilities are reserved for licensed nursing faculty.
15% Maintains inventory of laboratory and simulation supplies, equipment, and storage areas; monitors usage levels and ensures availability of materials; assists with procurement processes, including researching products, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with vendors.
15% Serves as simulation operator in collaboration with faculty; prepares simulation environments, equipment, and scenarios; assists with simulation delivery, including operation of simulation technology, role participation, props placement, and moulage setup; troubleshoots simulation equipment and ensures functionality during live scenarios.
10% Performs other duties as assigned.