Nursing Lab Technician — Flexible, Simulation-Focused Role

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University seeks a Nursing Laboratory Technician to maintain simulation equipment and inventory, schedule student experiences, and manage lab operations. The role supports realistic simulations, trains SPs, and ensures safe handling of patient simulators and supplies.

Requires an associates degree and relevant healthcare licensure with two years of related experience. Strong communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift 50–75 pounds are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in the medical field or related field.
• Two years of experience in the medical or related field.
• RN, LVN, EMT, Medical Technician or related license/certification.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, inventory procedures and recordkeeping.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot lab simulation equipment and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Maintains laboratory mannequins and inventory.
• Schedules student experiences and sets up/breaks down lab supplies.
• Maintains care and safe use of patient simulators and equipment.
• Manages inventory of supplies and stock; schedules workload in labs.
• Reports technical or program issues to supervisor; operates A/V equipment.
• Trains Standardized Patients (SPs) on simulations; oversees student workers.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Medical terminology

Inventory procedures

Recordkeeping

Communication skills

Lifting 50-75 lbs capability

Education

Associates Degree in medical field or related field

Tools

Video recorder

Digital camera

A/V equipment

Job description

Sam Houston State University seeks a Nursing Laboratory Technician to maintain simulation equipment and inventory, schedule student experiences, and manage lab operations. The role supports realistic simulations, trains SPs, and ensures safe handling of patient simulators and supplies.

Requires an associates degree and relevant healthcare licensure with two years of related experience. Strong communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift 50–75 pounds are essential.