Simulation and Skills Lab Operations Specialist

Enterprise State Community College; Opp (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

LBW Community College's Nursing and Allied Health Programs seek a Simulation and Skills Lab Operations Specialist to facilitate simulations and assist with lab requirements. You will integrate, maintain and operate simulation and skills lab technology while supporting faculty in the laboratory setting.

The role involves grant-funded duties with a $53,000 annual salary, requiring lifting up to fifty pounds and willingness to work at multiple campus locations to support curriculum delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Active, unencumbered RN license in Alabama or compact state.
• Minimum two years full-time clinical RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop proficiency with operation, maintenance, and repair of simulation equipment.
• Assist design and organization of simulation and skills labs.
• Monitor inventory to ensure supplies and learning resources are adequate.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Lab setup & teardown

Inventory management

Faculty support

Vendor communications

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license (AL)

Tools

Simulation equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting equipment

Job description

The Simulation and Skills Lab Operations Specialist supports the educational objectives and missions of the Nursing and Allied Health Programs of the College by facilitating simulations and assisting with skills lab requirements. Primary responsibilities include the integration, maintenance and operation of simulation and skills lab technology, as well as assisting faculty with educating students in the laboratory setting.

Salary: Compensation will be on LBW L (Local) Salary Schedule at a rate of $ 53,000 annually.

This position involves performance duties for a grant‑funded project and is contingent on continued funding. In the event that funds for this position are discontinued or significantly reduced, or if requirements for funding this project no longer include this position, the College shall have the right to discontinue the position. Neither tenure nor non‑probationary status may be attained in this position.

1. Develop technical proficiency with all aspects of the operation, maintenance, support, troubleshooting, and repair of all simulation and associated equipment.
2. Assist with the design and organization of simulation and skills labs.
3. Assist in the organization and monitoring of inventory in the simulation and skills lab to ensure ongoing adequacy of supplies, equipment and learning resources.
4. Set‑up and break‑down equipment and supplies needed for simulation and skills labs and assist faculty in creating lab experiences that are realistic and promote evidence‑based teaching and learning.
5. Assemble, test, calibrate, clean, and make minor repairs to lab equipment to ensure readiness for use. Must be able to communicate with equipment manufacturers for technical support involving troubleshooting equipment and system problems.
6. Collaborate with faculty to maintain the continuity of the curriculum and promote effective working relationships.
7. Assist faculty with accomplishing educational objectives for students which may include student interaction and demonstration of skills with the oversight of the faculty.
8. Orient faculty to equipment and learningresources.
9. Assist with providing simulation continuing education to faculty at all program locations.
10. Assist with the production of lab orientation and promotionalvideos.
11. Be able to lift and/or carry such items such as manikins, supplies, files, and books up to fifty pounds.
12. Flexibility to work at any campus location as needed.
13. Participate in scheduled college, committee, and departmental meetings as assigned.
14. Model professional standards of behavior, including collaboration, communication, excellence, dress code, and attendance.
15. Demonstrate commitment in maintaining nursing accreditation standards.
16. Participate in professional development, compliance, performance excellence, and training activities as required
17. Perform other duties asassigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Be able to lift and move objects weighing up to fifty pounds; sit and stand for extended periods; ascend and descend steps; bend; kneel; and reach.
• Perform night and weekend duties when needed.

Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and an active, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama or an unencumbered multistate license in the compact is required. Minimum of two years of full‑time clinical experience as a registered nurse is required. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a complete application packet through the online application system in order to be considered. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.

The person chosen to fill the position is required to provide official transcripts before the end of the first semester of employment.

LBW Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. LBW Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. LBW Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. LBW Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify us at [phone].