Instructional Support Technician (10 months) - Nursing

Farmingdale state College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Fringe benefits

Job summary

Farmingdale State College is seeking an Instructional Support Technician to provide operational and technical support for nursing skills laboratories and simulation activities in New York. You will assist with preparation, operation, and maintenance of simulation equipment, labs, and learning environments to support clinical education experiences.

The 10-month UUP position offers the opportunity to work closely with nursing faculty, support student learning, and contribute to the college's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Current RN license.
• Experience in healthcare, nursing, simulation, laboratory, or educational settings.
• Knowledge of clinical skills, medical equipment, and healthcare procedures.
• Proficiency with computer applications and instructional technology.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to set up, operate, move, and maintain simulation equipment and laboratory supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing students during open skills laboratory practice.
• Sets up and breaks down skills laboratory and simulation equipment.
• Prepares and organizes supplies for nursing skills laboratory classes.
• Operates simulation equipment during sessions and Clinical Days on Campus.
• Provides technical support to faculty and students during simulation and labs.
• Assists with inventorying and maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates moulage techniques for realistic simulations.

Skills

RN license

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Instructional tech

Collaborative work

Lab equipment setup

Moulage knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AV technology

Simulation software

Job description

Job Description

The Instructional Support Technician provides operational and technical support for nursing skills laboratories and simulation activities. Working collaboratively with nursing faculty, this position assists with the preparation, operation, and maintenance of simulation equipment, laboratory supplies, and learning environments to support the effective delivery of clinical education experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing students during open skills laboratory practice.
• Sets up and breaks down skills laboratory and simulation equipment for classes and practice sessions.
• Prepares and organizes supplies for nursing skills laboratory classes.
• Operates simulation equipment during simulation laboratory sessions and Clinical Days on Campus.
• Provides technical support to faculty and students during simulation, skills laboratory, and other related activities.
• Assists with inventorying and maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in moulage techniques to create realistic representations of injuries, illnesses, and disease processes for simulation activities.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree.
• Current RN license.
• Experience in a healthcare, nursing, simulation, laboratory, or educational setting.
• Knowledge of clinical skills, medical equipment, and healthcare procedures.
• Proficiency with computer applications and instructional technology.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to set up, operate, move, and maintain simulation equipment and laboratory supplies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting nursing education, skills laboratories, or healthcare simulation programs.
• Experience operating high-fidelity simulation equipment and audiovisual technology.
• Demonstrated expertise in moulage and simulation scenario preparation.
• Knowledge of simulation best practices and healthcare simulation standards.
• Experience managing laboratory inventory, equipment maintenance, and supply procurement.

Additional Information

This is a 10-month UUP position.

For the first 10 working days, beginning Friday, September 4, 2026, and ending Thursday, September 17, 2026, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled

SALARY: $50,000 + $4,000 in downstate location pay = $54,000 Total Compensation.

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml

Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.