Health Science/Simulation Laboratory Technician

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life

Wellness Incentive Program

Educational Assistance

Retirement Options

Employee Discount

14 Paid Holidays

Sick Leave Bank

Longevity Pay

Professional development

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College seeks a Health Science/Simulation Laboratory Technician to assist in setting up and maintaining Health Science labs across campus and affiliated hospitals. You will manage supplies, equipment, and safety-compliant lab spaces for Surgical Technology, Radiologic Technology, and Nursing programs.

The role requires an Associate Degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and 2+ years in a lab or simulation setting; healthcare staff experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of related experience in a lab position or simulation experience.
• Healthcare-related field staff experience preferred.
• Plans to participate in simulation training expected.

Responsibilities

• 40%: Set up Surgical Technician and Radiologic Technician labs with supplies and equipment, repackage, provide working equipment for students, ensure availability, and clean equipment.
• 25%: Communicate laboratory and general supplies for Health Science Courses (Surgical Technician, Radiologic Technician, and Nursing).
• 15%: Inventory supplies, check equipment, perform minor repairs or adjustments under the Health Science Lab Coordinator; travel to all campuses and affiliate hospitals.
• 10%: Clean labs after completion of lab exercises, maintain a clean lab environment and store equipment properly per safety standards.
• 5%: Coordinate with Health Science Lab Coordinator on simulation needs; collaborate with faculty and staff for combined simulation experiences.
• 5%: Participate in lab meetings within each program and across Health Science Department as needed.

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Title: Health Science/Simulation Laboratory Technician

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Health Sciences/Nursing

Classification: 3 on campus

Pay Rate: $42,510-$52,200/per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.

Reference check requirements: Three (3) professional references, two (2) of which should be former or current supervisors and (1) professional reference.

Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references.

A professional reference such as a previous or current co-worker may be used as one of the references.

Position Summary: The overall purpose of this job is to assist in setting up and maintaining Health Science labs, primarily Surgical Technology, Radiologic Technology, and Nursing as needed site campuses with the required supplies, materials, and equipment for the faculty. This includes repackaging supplies, assisting to set up the Operating Room, coordinating equipment with the coordinators and in hospital lab spaces, and cleaning equipment. This position is also responsible for handling and coordinating delicate and expensive equipment at the site campuses and affiliated hospitals.

Essential Functions

40% Set up Surgical Technician and Radiologic Technician laboratories with required supplies, materials, and equipment: repackage supplies, provide working equipment for students to use, ensure that supplies are readily available, and clean equipment after labs. Assist Nursing with any of these needs as well.

25% Communicate laboratory and general supplies for Health Science Courses (Surgical Technician, Radiologic Technician, and Nursing).

15% Inventory supplies, check equipment, and perform minor repairs or adjustments on equipment, under the direction of the Health Science Lab Coordinator. Be able to travel to all campuses and affiliate hospitals that assist with labs.

10% Clean up of labs after completion of lab exercises, maintaining a clean lab environment in the Health Science lab spaces. Ensure that equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately and according to safety standards.

5% Coordinate with the Health Science Lab Coordinator on simulation needs and assistance. Collaborate with faculty and staff in all Health Science programs for combined simulation experiences.

5% Participate in lab meetings within each program and across the Health Science Department as needed/assigned.

Job Requirements

• An Associate Degree is required. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Couse work should include science courses.
• At least two years of related experience in a lab position or simulation experience.
• Experience of at least two years in a health-care related field staff position preferred.
• Plans to participate in simulation training will be expected.

Part‑time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full‑time work experience.

The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College.

Physical Demands: This is a physically demanding position. Some equipment must be moved to within the lab areas and storage area. As supplies arrive on campus, they must be unpacked and stored in the correct storage area or reshipped to the other campuses.

Hazards: The position is exposed to a multitude of supplies that can cause injury. There are several physical injuries that can occur, (cuts, scrapes, punctures).

Full‑time Employment Benefits

• Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long‑term Disability, FSA/HSA
• Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non‑Credit, Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
• Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
• Sick Leave Bank
• Longevity Pay
• Many opportunities for professional development

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354.

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at [e-mail].