Nursing Lab Assistant

Job Summary

Supports the College Mission to serve students, employers, and the College community. Provides leadership and quality education and job skill training in a safe, clean, positive, and productive learning environment.  Participate collaboratively and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and college partners to promote the general well-being of the department and the college.  

Essential Functions

1. Schedule use of lab/simulation rooms.
2. Facilitate running the lab/simulation, set up, usage, take down and maintenance of supplies, equipment, and manikins in conjunction with Nursing Department Faculty.
3. Maintain/repair all manikins and simulation/lab equipment.
4. Collaborate with lab/simulation faculty on simulation/lab training.
5. Promote a safe and effective learning environment for students in conjunction with faculty and staff.
6. Communicate with faculty on an as-needed basis for lab/simulation directions for lab set up, usage, and take-down as well as updates or changes.
7. Attend faculty and curriculum meetings as assigned.
8. Provide input in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures relevant to the use and function of the practice and simulation labs.
9. Possess knowledge of and maintain online video recording and electronic medical records that interface with lab/simulation activities.
10. Maintain current knowledge and expertise in the use and operation of practice and simulation/lab manikins and equipment.
11. Maintain current knowledge of lab/simulation resources.
12. Participate in technical training.
13. Ordering supplies and equipment associated with training programs
14. Proctoring of student exams and ensures testing/ lab policies and procedures are followed.
15. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform at a proficient level and to be fully qualified, a person would be expected to have:

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required, education in healthcare simulation prefered.
2. Certifications: Healthcare certification required, Certified Nursing Assistant prefered.
3. Experience: One year of healthcare related experience required
4. Background Check: Must be able to pass a background check
5. Essential Requirements: 
   1. Position may require the ability to work a flexible schedule. 
   2. Must be capable of performing routine physical activities associated with the training program, including the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds, and demonstrate proper physical requirements associated with performing job functions.

Environmental Factors: 

Conventional Educational Environment. In some programs, employees may occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals and the hazards associated with their respective industry equipment. 

Disclaimer: 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification; they are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Southwest Technical College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation for the interview or selection process should contact the College at least 48 hours before the accommodation is needed.

Salary : $16 - $18