Lab Coordinator – Healthcare Simulation, Spring Valley

Valley Settlement; Glenwood Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Annual leave

Sick leave

Mental health resources

Transitional housing

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Colorado Mountain College seeks a Lab Coordinator – Healthcare Simulation to professionally coordinate the clinical simulation laboratory for nursing and allied health programs. The role ensures smooth operations, supports faculty and students, and collaborates with leadership to improve lab effectiveness.

Required are an associate degree in a healthcare field, CPR certification, and 1+ year of simulation lab experience; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing or healthcare field required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current CPR Certification as a Healthcare Provider required.
• One+ year teaching or simulation lab experience preferred.
• Experience organizing/managing healthcare supplies and lab equipment.
• Knowledge of simulation experiences in nursing labs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical simulation laboratory operations for nursing/allied health programs.
• Manage equipment function and supply availability; support faculty and students during labs.
• Collaborate with Dean of Nursing and faculty to evaluate lab operations and plan for future needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Associate degree in nursing or healthcare related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Primary Responsibility

The Lab Coordinator – Healthcare Simulation provides professional coordination of the clinical simulation laboratory for nursing and allied health programs’ implementation of student learning experiences. The Lab Coordinator – Healthcare Simulation manages simulation laboratory operations including equipment function, supply availability, and faculty and student support during laboratory learning experiences. The Lab Coordinator – Healthcare Simulation collaborates with the Dean of Nursing and faculty of nursing and allied health programs to evaluate laboratory operations effectiveness and planning for future needs.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position. Examples of qualifications include: Associate degree in nursing or healthcare related field required, bachelor’s degree preferred and one or more years of practice in a healthcare-related field required. Current CPR Certification as a Healthcare Provider required. Practice as an educator in a healthcare-related field preferred.

One or more years of experience in a teaching or simulation laboratory in an academic or healthcare setting, including organizing or managing healthcare supplies and laboratory equipment including human simulators, audiovisual and other complex technology, strongly preferred.

Knowledge and expertise in the use of simulation experiences in a nursing lab environment, as well as the ability to create and evaluate simulation experiences for students preferred.

Special Skills or abilities related to position: Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Excellent organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills. Must be able to demonstrate a high level of problem-solving and decision-making abilities to respond to student, clinical instructor, and clinical faculty issues.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust.Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform their assigned duties within the State of Colorado. The College further expects employees to accurately report their work location at all times. Failure to do so impairs the College’s ability to ensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, and operational requirements.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Hiring range = $79,517.91 – $88,353.23 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Position anticipated to close on October 30, 2026 or until filled.