Nursing Lab Coordinator-Simulation Tech

Major Responsibilities: Manage and maintain lab and simulation supplies working in conjunction with faculty and staff.
Manage and maintain the storage areas for the labs and simulation.
Prepare the lab for lab and simulation experiences including manikins and all materials needed for the laboratory and simulation experiences.
Assist with simulation experiences in terms of equipment and computer management.
Clean up labs and simulation areas upon completion of student experiences.
Secure storage areas and labs upon completion of labs.
Maintain and troubleshoot manikins and equipment in the labs.
Manages & maintains simulation lab supplies
Performs presimulation activities
Assists with simulation scenarios
Performs postsimulation activities
Serves as a professional role model for students in dress communication deportment problem solving care delivery and patient advocacy to facilitate students socialization into the profession.
Networks with IT and other simulation technicians in the region/state/nation.
Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people styles and views.
Promote same as an integral part of ones work.
Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

I. SKIILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Maintain professional skills and refine expertise through appropriate educational/developmental activities and professional affiliations staying current with national and international advances in simulation and clinical skills activities.
2. Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and ability to think logically and follow directions
3. Support daily operations of clinical learning lab.
4. Ability to work with and provide technical support to students and faculty while utilizing computers and available technology through use of Microsoft Office programs Excel Word PowerPoint Simulation Software Audio/Visual software Network and IT environments Electronic Health Record systems and other various and changing technology.
5. Focus on student engagement and success
6. Assure facility and equipment are organized and prepared for teaching sessions by preassembly of props moulage learning materials and documentation
7. Assure operation of simulators digital cameras video cameras audio/video mixer monitors LCD projectors and other equipment related to simulation education.
8. Program patient scenarios
9. Prebrief students staff and faculty
10. Operate simulation console and software debriefing equipment and human patient simulator
11. Record simulation activities in approved format (.mov .flv .avi .mp4 .wmv)
12. Assist faculty in managing recording equipment
13. Assist faculty in monitoring students safety
14. Provide theatrical support (including moulage and voice over)
15. Lift push and pull up to 50 pounds

II. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1. Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging technologies
2. Exhibit creativity and flexibility in designing innovative approaches to solving problems
3. Demonstrate commitment to utilizing simulation methodology in learning and its ability to transform nursing education
4. Salvage reusable supplies and repackage
5. Monitor supplies; inform simulation coordinator when supplies are needed
6. Conduct routine equipment maintenance
7. Provide feedback for improving simulation experience to the simulation coordinator
8. Maintain the Nursing Skills and Simulation Labs as a clean safe and operational facility and optimal learning environment

III. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
1. Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces projects related to college and program accreditations and grantrelated projects.
2. Participate in college/service area/campuswide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.
3. Support Simulation Coordinator in program management activities.
4. Adhere to college and regional academic policies.

Benefits:

Excellent benefits including voluntary benefits: medical dental vision retirement life insurance spouse/child life insurance LTD STD Identity Guard etc.

Employer contribution annually to Health Savings Account.

No waiting period to enroll in benefits. Coverage starts on day 1.

Employer contribution to retirement plan. (10% of annual salaryemployee contribution not required)

Paid time off: vacation and sick time accrued biweekly.

Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.

Free tuition for employee and dependents.

Professional Development opportunities.

Compensation

$45000.00 Annually with full benefits

Minimum Qualifications: Work or educational experience with simulation equipment techniques and strategies.
Ability to work with various and changing technology.
Ability to work with Microsoft Office programs Excel Word PowerPoint Simulation Software Audio/Visual software Network and IT environments.

Lifting pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to simulation lab. Associate or Bachelor degree OR 3 years equivalent work experience. Must be highly motivated and able to work in fast paced environment. Must be able to work flexible schedule (early mornings late evenings may be required). Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of medical terminology Anatomy and Physiology preferred Healthcare license or certification (LPN RN RRT CRT EMT Paramedic CST) preferred

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.