Part-Time Nursing Simulation and Skills Laboratory Technician

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis is seeking a Part-Time Nursing Simulation and Skills Laboratory Technician to assist in preparing and maintaining the nursing skills lab and simulation environments for students.

The role reports to the Program Chair and supports faculty and simulation staff with setup, operation, and maintenance of simulators and related equipment. Requires a high school diploma or GED and basic healthcare familiarity.

Qualifications

• Requires basic computer software and hardware skills.
• Familiarity with multiple operating systems and applications.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and HPS lab equipment.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain simulation and skills laboratories for instructional use.
• Perform basic programming of simulators as instructed.
• Assist with scenarios and operation of simulators as needed.
• Set up simulators, equipment, and accessories for events or exercises.
• Inventory and stock supplies in HPS and skills labs; keep labs clean and organized.
• Assist with general cleaning and laundry in the nursing simulation lab and skills lab.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Software basics

Multiple OS

Medical terminology

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Support simulation staff

Education

High school diploma or GED

Healthcare background recommended

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Nursing Simulation and Skills Laboratory TechnicianLocation: IndianapolisJob Type: Part-timeClassification: N-2Salary Range: $16.00/hourlyReports To: Program ChairWho We Are:Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong successOur Values:•Empathy - We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.•Integrity - We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.•Agility - We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.•Impact - We exist to change lives through quality education.About the Role:Under the direction of the Program Chair of Nursing, performs duties in collaboration with faculty and simulation staff to prepare the nursing skills lab and simulation for students use.Required Skills & Competencies:Software applications and basic hardware.Multiple computer operating systems and applications.Basic understanding of medical terminology and equipment utilized in (HPS) lab.Oral and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, patience, and courtesy.Support the Simulation staff as needed.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.Maintain assigned simulation and skills laboratories in support of instructional programsPerforms basic programming of simulators for practice scenarios as instructed by simulation staff.Assists simulation staff with scenarios and operation of simulators as needed.Assists with set up of simulators, equipment and accessories as needed for special occasions.Inventories, stocks and maintains supplies in HPS and skills laboratories.Maintains clean well-equipped labs and facilitates a supportive student learning environment.Recommending and/or performing general cleaning and laundry in the nursing simulation laboratory and skills lab.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or GED required. Computer technology required, background in science or the healthcare field, recommended.Working Conditions: Duties are performed in an instructional laboratory environment. Incumbents are subject to noise from equipment and repetitive motion.Physical Demands: Must see clearly to operate equipment and to assist students, speak clearly and distinctly to provide instruction and information to students and staff. Will require sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. Will require the ability to move equipment of less than 50 lbs. with the assistance of devices. Requires excellent manual dexterity and coordination.Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued..Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:Health & WellnessAccess to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lensesEmployee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resourcesFinancial & Retirement BenefitsAll employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savingsEducational BenefitsFee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.