FT Assessment & Simulation Lab Tech

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Assessment & Simulation Lab Tech to support daily operations of the nursing simulation lab. You will program simulators, assist with scenarios, manage equipment, and ensure a safe, well-equipped learning environment for students and faculty.

Responsibilities include operating simulation consoles, recording activities, and maintaining supplies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Background in science or the healthcare field recommended.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree OR 3-year equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned simulation and skills laboratories.
• Performs basic programming of simulators for practice scenarios.
• Assist with setup of simulators, equipment, and accessories for simulations.
• Inventory, stock, and maintain supplies in labs.
• Orient students and faculty to the simulation lab.
• Provide technical support to students and faculty.
• Operate simulation console and software during scenarios.
• Record and review simulation activities.
• Return labs to pre-scenario condition and salvage supplies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Job description

Job Title: FT Assessment & Simulation Lab TechLocation: IndianapolisJob Type: Full-timeClassification: N4Salary Range: $16.50 to $20.50 (Based on experience)Reports To: Department/Program ChairWho 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 programsPerforms basic programming of simulators for practice scenarios as instructed by simulation staffAssists simulation staff with scenarios and operation of simulators as neededAssists with set up of simulators, equipment, and accessories as needed for special occasionsInventories, stocks, and maintains supplies in HPS and skills laboratoriesMaintains clean, well-equipped labs and facilitates a supportive student learning environmentRecommends and/or performs general cleaning and laundry in the nursing simulation laboratory and skills labPerforms other duties as assignedCustomer 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 labProvides technical support to students and facultyMaintains currency in field of Simulation TechnologyAssess and communicates supply needs to Nursing Simulation CoordinatorPre-Simulation Activities:Program patient scenarios and setup simulated patient environment and control room for simulation activityPrepare scenario props and create scenario moulageAssemble pre-simulation learning materialsAssist in creating documentation for scenarioSimulation Activities:Operate simulation console and softwareManipulate simulator during scenarioRecord simulation activities in approved format (.mov, .flv, .avi, .mp4, .wmv)Assist faculty in managing recording equipmentAssist faculty in monitoring students' safetyProvide theatrical support (including moulage and voice over)Post-Simulation Activities:Operate debriefing equipmentProvide feedback for improving simulation experience to the simulation coordinatorReturn Simulation lab to pre-scenario conditionSalvage re-usable supplies and repackageProvide required recorded scenarios, in approved formatThe 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 experienceWorking 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 poundsMust 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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:Health & WellnessMultiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contributionDental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontiaVision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lensesEmployee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resourcesWellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness RewardsFlexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent careRetirement & Financial Security10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two yearsBasic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverageShort-term and long-term disability benefitsEducational BenefitsFee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent childrenTuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programsPaid professional development opportunitiesWork‑Life BalanceGenerous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recessFlexible work arrangements where availablePaid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)Paid parental leave (4 weeks)Additional PerksEligibility for Public Service Loan ForgivenessAdditional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail servicesIvy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.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 College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.