HSSC Clinical Skills Lab Coordinator (part time)

samuelmerritt; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University in Oakland is seeking a part-time Clinical Skills Lab Coordinator to support the HSSC labs, ensuring equipment, supplies, and environment enable optimal learning for nursing and health sciences students.

This role coordinates daily calendars, assists with operation of task trainers, manikins and IV pumps, maintains inventory, performs routine housekeeping and minor repairs, and collaborates with CSL Lab Manager for open lab hours.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Word and Excel
• 1+ years navigating the Internet for research
• Demonstrated commitment to service excellence
• Demonstrated administrative, organizational & priorities skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently
• Familiarity with medical supplies and equipment preferred
• Two years' work experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and PowerApps

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily HSSC calendars and assist in setup/cleanup of equipment for Clinical Skills/Health Assessment/Physical Diagnosis labs
• Assist faculty and students with operations of skills equipment (task trainers, manikins, IV pumps)
• Perform routine maintenance checks and minor repairs
• Organize supplies and maintain inventory using the HSSC inventory system
• Perform routine cleaning of equipment
• Collaborate to provide supplies for open lab hours for nursing students
• Maintain a safe learning environment
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and enforce proper usage
• Attend HSSC staff meetings
• Perform other duties as required
• Provide cross-coverage for simulation setups and turnovers
• Run basic simulation equipment and software (recording in EMS, Laerdal high-fidelity manikins)
• Assist with simulations during absences

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Independent worker

Judgment & problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Teams

PowerApps

Job description

Job Description Summary:

The HSSC Clinical Skills Lab Coordinator reports to the HSSC Clinical Skills Lab Manager.

This position's primary role is to support Clinical Skills, Health Assessment, and Physical Diagnosis labs scheduled in the HSSC. As the Lab Skills Coordinator, the appointee works closely with SMU's academic program faculty and the HSSC faculty/staff to ensure that the facility has the necessary equipment, supplies and environment necessary to provide optimal learning experiences for all HSSC customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Skills Lab Coordinator Responsibilities (90%)

• Monitor the daily HSSC calendars and assist in the set-up and cleanup of equipment and supplies to accommodate the needs of the scheduled educational Clinical Skills Lab, Health Assessment Lab or Physical Diagnosis Lab sessions
• Assist faculty and students with the operations of skills equipment, e.g., task trainers, manikins, IV pumps, etc.
• Complete routine maintenance checks of equipment; complete minor repairs as appropriate for the situation
• Organize supplies and maintain the supply inventory in an orderly and accurate manner, utilizing the current HSSC electronic inventory system
• Complete routine cleaning of equipment.
• Collaborate with the CSL Lab Manager and Practice Skills Nurse to provide necessary supplies and equipment for open lab hours for nursing students
• Maintain a safe environment, conducive to optimal learning: clean, orderly, functional and equipped with supplies
• Identify and perform basic troubleshooting for equipment malfunctions as required and/or directed by manufacturers, enforcing proper usage and operation by faculty and staff
• Attend HSSC staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Cross coverage for simulation support (10%)

• Provide additional support for simulation set-ups and turnovers as needed
• Become proficient in running basic simulation equipment and software (e.g. recording in EMS, Laerdal high fidelity manikins)
• Assist with simulations as needed for cross-coverage during Simulation Operations Specialist absences

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience with the latest version of Microsoft productivity tools such as Word and Excel
• 1+ years of effective navigation of the Internet as a resource and research tool
• Demonstrated commitment to service excellence
• Demonstrated administrative, organizational & priorities skills
• Demonstrated good judgment and critical thinking skills to make suggestions regarding efficiencies and effectiveness and to solve daily problems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with medical supplies and equipment preferred
• Two years' work experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft collaboration tools such as Teams and PowerApps

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear, stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; fine motor movements may be required when working with simulation equipment

On occasion-and with advanced notice-the CSL Coordinator participates in clinical simulation scenarios as an actor; preparation for the physical requirements of these roles is provided

Lifting and moving up to 50 lbs of supplies and equipment. Ability to navigate mobile material equipment such as hospital beds, gurneys, supply carts will be required

Sitting in front of computer monitors and use of keyboards is regularly required

The employee must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and receive detailed information through verbal and written communication.

Employee Status:

Regular Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt) Time Type:

Part time Job Shift:

Pay Range:

$27 to $29 (hourly/non exempt) depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant factors.

Organization:

At Samuel Merritt University (SMU), we are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive community committed to advancing healthcare through exceptional education, compassionate care, and community service. Known for our leading-edge programs in health sciences, SMU equips students and faculty with the knowledge and skills to make impactful contributions to health and wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SMU welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where anyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements