Innovative Simulation and Practice Assistant

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University is seeking an Instructional Support Assistant for the Innovative Simulation and Practice Center (ISPC) at the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences. This 12-month, full-time position requires balancing technical skill with creative thinking and strong interpersonal abilities.

Salary ranges from $45,372 to $50,000, with possible evening or weekend shifts. Associates degree or higher and proficiency with Windows/Apple hardware, cameras and mics are required;

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required.
• Proficiency with Windows/Apple computers, video cameras and microphones.
• Willingness to role play as a standardized patient.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexible hours beyond normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of simulation equipment catalogs and manuals.
• Program simulators according to scenario specifications.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment including mannequins, computers, AV and recording gear.
• Role play as patient for student activities.
• Maintain inventory of supplies for simulation activities.
• Set up and take down simulation activities (may involve rapid turnover).
• Retrieve and unpack supplies and equipment.
• Maintain organization of storage areas.
• Upkeep of ISPC areas.
• Support ISPC staff; prepare correspondence and documents.
• Coordinate and plan special events; welcome visitors and vendors.

Skills

Windows

Apple Computers

Video equipment

Verbal written comms

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Role-play patient

Heavy lifting

Education

Associates Degree (or higher)

Healthcare IT / communications (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

About Binghamton University

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description

Budget Title: Instructional Support Assistant (SL-1)

Salary: $45,372 - $50,000

Simulation assistants will provide technical and mechanical support for the Innovative Simulation and Practice Center at the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences. This position is a 12-month, full-time placement. Occasional evening or weekend shifts may be required.

To be most effective, assistants must balance technological prowess, creative thinking and interpersonal skills.

Simulation Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of simulation/lab equipment catalogs and operation manuals
• Programming of simulators according to scenario specifications
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all equipment including mannequins, computers, audio-visual and recording equipment
• Role play as patient for student activities
• Maintain inventory of supplies needed for simulation activities
• Set up and take down of simulation activities
  • May involve rapid turnover of simulation lab set up

Practice Lab Responsibilities

• Retrieve and unpack supplies and equipment
• Maintain organization of all storage areas
• Upkeep of ISPC areas

Administrative Responsibilities

• Support ISPC staff as needed
• Preparation of correspondence
• Gathering information, preparing and editing documents
• Coordinating and planning special events
• Welcoming ISPC visitors and vendors

Requirements

• Associates Degree (or higher)
• Proficiency with hardware such as Windows and Apple computers, video cameras and microphones
• Willingness to role play as a standardized patient
• Ability to work collaboratively and have flexible hours, as activities may be scheduled outside normal business hours
• Organizational skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to master proprietary software quickly
• Physical ability to lift, move, maintain and set up computer, audio-visual and simulation lab equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance

Preferred

• Associate's degree (or higher) in a healthcare, IT or a communications related field
• Experience working in information technology or a healthcare simulation facilityDemonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Suite

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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