PT Lab Assistant Nursing

Central Texas College; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Texas College's Simulation Center in Killeen, TX is seeking a detail-oriented lab support assistant to assist faculty and students, manage equipment, and keep the lab operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, at least six months in a clerical or customer service role, and a basic proficiency with office software.

Experience in medical settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months experience in clerical or customer service field.
• Medical field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from Simulation/Lab Manager and answer the phone, providing information and assistance.
• Assist instructors and students with information, supplies, equipment, videos, CDs, DVDs, and computers.
• Monitor and restock lab supplies and assist with inventory and records.
• Maintain materials and forms for Simulation Center scenarios provided by faculty and staff.
• Assist faculty and staff with locating material, equipment, and supplies.
• Turn on simulation computers and equipment as needed.
• Clean and maintain lab equipment and linens used in simulation activities.
• Ensure infection control, safety, and confidentiality standards are followed.
• Maintain equipment storage and sign-out logs; forward malfunctions for repair.
• Monitor security of the Simulation Center and support events and tours as required.

Skills

Oral communication

Professional appearance

Team collaboration

Time management

Microsoft Office

AV troubleshooting

Computer proficiency

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Office equipment (copiers, printers)

Job description

Job performance is an essential requirement to ensure the efficient operation, daily coordination, and functioning of the Simulation Center of the Department of Nursing. High School Graduate or GED (certificate required). Six months experience in a clerical or customer service field. Prefer experience in the medical field.

• Ability to give clear instructions, just have professional oral communication skills, both in personal contacts, and on the telephone;
• Professional appearance and manner in greeting the public, staff, faculty and students;
• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing faculty, staff, and students
• Time management and organizational skills for efficient operation of labs, static Room, and Debriefing Rooms in a fast-paced academic environment
• Proficient with use of office machines and copiers, good computer skills: Microsoft XP, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Ability to troubleshoot basic audiovisual system operation (cameras, microphones, recording systems) and computer problems
• Establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence;
• Learns quickly when faced with new problems;
• Uses time effectively and efficiently;
• Ability to work in a high stress environment.

• Take direction from Simulation/Lab Manager answering the telephone providing information and assistance to callers and assist students in computer lab as needed;
• Assist instructors and students with information, supplies, equipment, videos, CD’s, DVD’s, computers as needed;
• Monitor and restock lab and simulation supplies and assist with inventory tracking and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain materials and forms for a variety of Simulation Center scenarios provided from faculty and staff;
• Assist faculty and staff with locating material, equipment, and supplies;
• Assists faculty and staff with turning on simulation computers and equipment;
• Clean and maintain lab equipment; Washes, dries, folds, all linen used in simulation hospital.
• Ensure adherence to infection control, safety, and confidentiality standards and enforce proper handling and care of simulation equipment.
• Ensure proper storage and organization of equipment and materials in Simulation/Lab and ensure equipment sign-out book is maintained.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and determine corrective actions; forward work orders for facility management as needed
• Monitor security of Simulation Center, equipment, and supplies.
• Support special events, open labs, accreditation visits and conducts tours as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.