FT Assessment & Simulation Lab Tech

ivytech; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Tech in Indianapolis is seeking a FT Assessment & Simulation Lab Tech to support nursing simulation labs under the Program Chair. The role emphasizes maintaining labs, programming simulators, and assisting faculty and students during pre- and post-simulation activities.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer technology, and a willingness to learn in a healthcare education setting at Ivy Tech.

Qualifications

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

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 for special occasions.
• Inventories, stocks, and maintains supplies in HPS and skills laboratories.
• Maintains clean, well-equipped labs and a supportive student learning environment.
• Recommends and/or performs general cleaning and laundry in the nursing simulation laboratory and skills lab.
• Operates simulation console and software; records simulation activities in approved formats.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

3-year equivalent work experience

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. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

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 :

• Any combination of the listed experience and education are indicative of preparation likely to impart the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the essential job requirements: 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

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