Temp Simulation Lab Assistant Part-Time: College of Nursing

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Nursing at University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a temporary Simulation Lab Assistant for 20 hours per week in Knoxville, TN. You will ensure smooth operation of the Skills Learning and High‑Fidelity Labs, prepare/restock equipment, and assist in setting up immersive simulations.

You will also support faculty at session starts, maintain lab organization, and help with setup and breakdown of high‑fidelity learning experiences, while supervising student assistants.

Qualifications

• Required certifications include EMT, LPN, RN or CNA.
• 1+ years of hospital or acute care inpatient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate simulation lab setup and breakdown for students and faculty.
• Guide faculty on lab setup at the beginning of sessions.
• Maintain lab readiness through tidying and restocking.
• Support the Simulation Team in high‑fidelity lab preparation and dismantling.
• Oversee simulation team supply inventory and restocking.
• Communicate supply needs to the Simulation Coordinator.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on lab equipment and request repairs.
• Supervise student simulation lab assistants.
• Aid in the facilitation of high‑fidelity simulation experiences.

Skills

EMT

LPN

RN

CNA

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

The College of Nursing (CON) seeks a temporary Simulation Lab Assistant 20 hours a week to directly contribute to the education of future nurses. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for the seamless operation of our Skills Learning and High-Fidelity Labs. This includes preparing and restocking equipment and supplies, guiding faculty at the start of sessions, maintaining lab organization, and providing crucial support for the setup and breakdown of immersive high-fidelity learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate simulation lab setup and breakdown for students and faculty.
• Guide faculty on lab setup at the beginning of sessions.
• Maintain lab readiness through tidying and restocking.
• Support the Simulation Team in high-fidelity lab preparation and dismantling.
• Oversee simulation team supply inventory and restocking.
• Communicate supply needs to the Simulation Coordinator.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on lab equipment and request repairs.
• Supervise student simulation lab assistants.
• Aid in the facilitation of high-fidelity simulation experiences.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One of the following certifications: EMT; LPN; RN; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• 1+ years' experience in hospital or acute care inpatient care

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field
• Experience working in medical/nursing learning labs

Work Location

Knoxville, TN – onsite.

Compensation

• UT market range: MR06
• Anticipated hiring range: $20.00/hr – $22.00/hr
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Part-time: 20 hours a week

Length of Assignment

temporary position approximately 4 months

About The College Of Nursing

With a longstanding tradition of excellence in nursing education, research, and clinical practice, we are proud to be a guiding force in healthcare education. We embrace innovation while honoring the values that have shaped our success. By offering cutting-edge academic programs, supporting impactful research, and forging strong community partnerships, we prepare healthcare professionals who deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care in a diverse and ever-changing world.

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About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land‑grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work‑life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top‑tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land‑grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.