Simulation Laboratory Technician-Nursing - #170330

Coordinates the development and delivery of high-fidelity simulations to support nursing and health professional instruction, including maintenance and safe use of the simulators and other lab equipment

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares and executes realistic, hands-on simulation scenarios to enhance student learning outcomes
• Programs and operates computerized mannequins and other lab simulation equipment, including the use of the associated hardware and software, to support student learning objectives
• Trains faculty, staff, and students in the use of nursing simulation lab equipment
• Operates computerized mannequins and other lab simulation equipment, including the use of the associated hardware and software
• Procures, installs, configures, and repairs simulation lab mannequins and equipment
• Serves as primary liaison with lab equipment vendors to support appropriate and timely service and repair of mannequins and lab equipment
• Supports the development of curriculum related to the use of the simulation lab equipment
• Collaborates with department faculty and staff on the scheduling of simulation lab use
• Collaborates with others within the department to develop and create lab simulation experiences
• Completes set-up and clean-up of laboratory exercises to prepare the laboratory for academic use
• Collaborates with faculty lab personnel on the purchase and maintenance of simulation laboratory supplies
• Supports department faculty with research including utilization of simulators for scholarship and participation in project development, as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree or a combination of education/certification(s) and/or experience suitable for the position
• Laboratory experience working in a hospital setting, understanding of medical terminology or other related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or a combination of education/certification(s) and/or experience suitable for the position in business management, communications, computer science, education, emergency medical technician or emergency medical services or a related field of study
• Experience using IT technologies and platforms including; high fidelity simulation manikin (e.g. Laerdal), simulation recording platforms (e.g. SimCapture), medication dispensing system (e.g. Sim2Grow), electronic health record (e.g. ATI EHR Tutor)
• Experience in acute care healthcare

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Advertised: 28 Mar 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: