Simulation Lab Technician - Simulation Center (Adjunct, 30 hours/week)

Summary: The Simulation Lab Technician is directly responsible for collaborating with the Simulation Lab Manager(s) and Assistant Manager in facilitating clinical skills assessment labs.

Primary Duties:

• Assist in creating and producing set up sheets from Lab Inventory Supply List received from faculty.
• Maintain ongoing communication with faculty to ensure all materials and equipment are available to meet the objectives of each lab.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment for labs by keeping inventory management system up to date with routine inventory counting, routine inventory maintenance, and routine check of inventory placement and storage.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and organization before and after simulation events.
• Maintain and organize all lab station teaching materials for the academic programs.
• Communicate with the Standardized Patient Manager and Standardized Patient Assistant Manager to coordinate and set up equipment needs for Standardized Patient events.
• Assist with simulation activities in the lab with low fidelity manikins and task trainers to include lifting and moving the manikins and equipment.
• Responsible for the set-up and reset of labs throughout the academic year.
• Assist in the oversight of Student Lab Assistants on both health campuses.
• Attend simulation team meetings and highlight lab concerns and current event needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Associate degree or certification in a health-related field required.
• At least one year of health-related experience.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate multiple tasks, good organizational skills, exhibit flexibility in work schedule and job tasks; develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, job contacts, and students.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong clinical skills, knowledge of laboratory equipment.
• Excel, Word, and Outlook competence required.

Working Hours/Conditions:

• Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.
• Afternoon/Evening hours. Days will be determined based on scheduling needs, some weekend days will be required.

Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Salary: $31,200 (30 hours per week)

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, life insurance, wellness resources, and tuition waiver effective on hire date.
  
  

Department/Division: Simulation Center / Division of Academic Affairs

Campus: Grand Rapids Health Campus

How to Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers . Attach a cover letter and resume to the online application. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline: November 19, 2024. However, r eview of applications will begin immediately and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the university.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.