Nursing Lab Support Aide – Student Work-Study

Ferris State University; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University is seeking a Nursing Lab Assistant Level 1 (Student Position) in Big Rapids, MI to support daily nursing simulation labs and learning spaces. You will prepare equipment, assist faculty, and maintain a safe, clean environment for hands-on student learning.

The role requires dependable, punctual teammates with the ability to work independently after training and to handle light lifting as part of daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Dependable and punctual.
• Ability to work independently after training.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable learning new technology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding simulation scenarios and student activities.
• Ability to lift up to 30–40 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and tear-down of nursing simulation scenarios.
• Reset simulation scenarios between student groups.
• Make patient beds and prepare manikins for simulation exercises.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain simulation manikins and task trainers.
• Restock supplies in simulation rooms, medication carts, and skills lab.
• Organize and inventory supplies.
• Assist with assembling IV bags, tubing, medication labels, wound care supplies, and other teaching materials.
• Assist faculty with equipment setup including patient monitors, IV pumps, and audiovisual equipment.
• Learn simulation software and computer equipment used for patient scenarios.
• Help maintain organization and cleanliness of simulation and skills laboratory spaces.
• Help move manikins, equipment, and furniture to prepare for open labs and simulation scenarios.
• Perform other simulation and laboratory support duties as assigned

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Independent after training

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy

Confidentiality

Physical stamina

Tools

Simulation software

Computer equipment

IV pumps

Job description

Ferris State University is seeking a Nursing Lab Assistant Level 1 (Student Position) in Big Rapids, MI to support daily nursing simulation labs and learning spaces. You will prepare equipment, assist faculty, and maintain a safe, clean environment for hands-on student learning.

The role requires dependable, punctual teammates with the ability to work independently after training and to handle light lifting as part of daily tasks.