Temporary - Simulation and Lab Associate

Montgomery College; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery College seeks a dedicated nursing simulation technician to set up and maintain simulation rooms, coordinate virtual components via Zoom, and participate as a voice actor or SP for student assessment.

You will observe student performance, provide feedback to faculty, and assist in the Skills Lab, guiding nursing skills and patient care in line with evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Active RN license: Maryland or a compact state.
• Three years of nursing experience in acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Set up simulation rooms per templates and checklists.
• Create and distribute Zoom links for virtual components.
• Participate in simulations as a voice actor or SP.
• Record observations of student performance and provide feedback to facilitating faculty.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment (e.g., IV pumps, simulated defibrillators, mannequins).
• Receive deliveries, stock supplies, maintain inventory, and prepare course‑specific materials and supply bins.
• Assist in the Skills Lab guiding students in practicing nursing skills and patient care within the scope of a registered nurse following evidence‑based practice; hosting skill review workshops and remediations.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Essential Functions

Simulation Operations & Maintenance

• Set up simulation rooms according to established templates and checklists.
• Create and distribute Zoom links when needed for virtual components.
• Participate in simulations as a voice actor or standardized participant (SP).
• Record observations of student performance and provide feedback to facilitating faculty.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, trouble shooting, and repair of equipment (e.g., IV pumps, simulated defibrillators, mannequins).
• Receive deliveries, stock supplies, maintain inventory, and prepare course‑specific materials and supply bins.
• Assist in the Skills Lab as needed, guiding students in practicing nursing skills and patient care within the scope of a registered nurse following evidence‑based practice; hosting skill review workshops and remediations.

Working Relationships

• Regular interaction with faculty, staff, and students.
• Collaboration with Simulation Coordinator, Simulation Technician, and Lab Manager.
• Assist in onboarding new staff and in orienting new faculty to lab equipment, supplies, and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide safe, competent patient care for acutely ill medical‑surgical patients using current standards of practice.
• Working knowledge of the methods, procedures and techniques of nursing work, tools, equipment and materials used in the trade, and hazard/safety precautions; of electronic medical records and current medication delivery methods.
• Experience performing medical surgical skills including but not limited to injection administration, intravenous infusion, foley insertion, wound care, central line dressing change, and trach care and suctioning.
• Ability to use a wide variety of medical equipment including but not limited to IV, tube feed, and PCA pumps and associated supplies, hospital beds, defibrillators and AED devices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Detail‑oriented and organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and ensure accuracy in a fast‑paced environment.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license: Maryland or a compact state.
• Three years of nursing experience in acute care settings.

Physical Demands

• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a computer, copier, scanner.
• Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds when moving mannequins and/or equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in a simulation laboratory setting. This job class is not eligible for remote work.

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [e-mail]. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco‑free and smoke‑free workplace.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled