FT Assessment & Simulation Lab Tech

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellness Rewards

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is seeking a Full-time Assessment & Simulation Lab Tech in Indianapolis to maintain nursing labs and prepare simulation activities for students. You will program basic simulators, assist with scenarios, and ensure labs are well-equipped and ready for instruction, under the Program Chair of Nursing.

Responsibilities include coordinating supplies, setting up simulation events, and providing technical support to students and faculty while staying current in the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Background in science or healthcare recommended.
• Computer technology required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned simulation and skills laboratories in support of instructional programs.
• Performs basic programming of simulators for practice scenarios as instructed by simulation staff.
• Assists simulation staff with scenarios and operation of simulators as needed.
• Assists with set up of simulators, equipment, and accessories as needed for special occasions.
• Inventories, stocks, and maintains supplies in HPS and skills laboratories.
• Maintains clean, well-equipped labs and facilitates a supportive student learning environment.
• Recommends and/or performs general cleaning and laundry in the nursing simulation laboratory and skills lab.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree OR 3-year equivalent work experience

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Title: FT Assessment & Simulation Lab Tech Location: Indianapolis Job Type: Full-time Classification: N4 Salary Range: $16.50 to $20.50 (Based on experience) Reports To: Department/Program Chair

Who We Are

Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values

• Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Program Chair of Nursing, performs duties in collaboration with faculty and simulation staff to prepare the nursing skills lab and simulation for students' use.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain assigned simulation and skills laboratories in support of instructional programs
• Performs basic programming of simulators for practice scenarios as instructed by simulation staff
• Assists simulation staff with scenarios and operation of simulators as needed
• Assists with set up of simulators, equipment, and accessories as needed for special occasions
• Inventories, stocks, and maintains supplies in HPS and skills laboratories
• Maintains clean, well‑equipped labs and facilitates a supportive student learning environment
• Recommends and/or performs general cleaning and laundry in the nursing simulation laboratory and skills lab
• Performs other duties as assigned

Customer Service

Overriding Expectation: Demonstrate strong customer service and/or employee advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem‑solving and desire to identify and support employee success. Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued and supported. Go beyond the easiest or surface answer for an employee, or an internal or external customer, and get to the root cause of the problem, question or issue to solve it as quickly and professionally as possible.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Supports daily operations of clinical learning lab.
• Orient students and faculty to simulation lab
• Provides technical support to students and faculty
• Maintains currency in field of Simulation Technology
• Assess and communicates supply needs to Nursing Simulation Coordinator

Pre‑Simulation Activities

• Program patient scenarios and setup simulated patient environment and control room for simulation activity
• Prepare scenario props and create scenario moulage
• Assemble pre‑simulation learning materials
• Assist in creating documentation for scenario

Simulation Activities

• Operate simulation console and software
• Manipulate simulator during scenario
• Record simulation activities in approved format (.mov, .flv, .avi, .mp4, .wmv)
• Assist faculty in managing recording equipment
• Assist faculty in monitoring students’ safety
• Provide theatrical support (including moulage and voice over)

Post‑Simulation Activities

• Operate debriefing equipment
• Provide feedback for improving simulation experience to the simulation coordinator
• Return Simulation lab to pre‑scenario condition
• Salvage re‑usable supplies and repackage
• Provide required recorded scenarios, in approved format

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

All duties are to be carried out under the guidelines of FERPA.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Computer technology required, background in science or the healthcare field, recommended.

Preferred Qualifications

• * Associate's or Bachelor's degree OR 3-year equivalent work experience

Working Conditions

Duties are performed in an instructional laboratory environment. Incumbents are subject to noise from equipment and repetitive motion.

Physical Demands

Must see clearly to operate equipment and to assist students, speak clearly and distinctly to provide instruction and information to students and staff. Will require sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time. Will require the ability to move equipment of less than 50 lbs with the assistance of devices. Requires excellent manual dexterity and coordination.

Other Requirements

Ability to work flexible schedule (early mornings, late evenings may be required) Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued. Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well‑being, growth, and financial security of our full‑time faculty and staff.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Dental plan with no‑cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low‑cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no‑cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Retirement & Financial Security 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children Tuition assistance for undergraduate