Job Description
Primary Objectives:
Facilitate the safe and effective use of nursing and simulation laboratory environments, supplies and equipment, which are required to meet the course and program learning outcomes of the nursing program.
· Assist and provide guidance to nursing students practicing required skills as directed by faculty and according to curricular standards
· Prepare and set-up supplies and equipment necessary for learning activities in the nursing laboratory or simulation laboratory as directed, with the assistance of faculty.
· Assist with maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies
· Check, gather, and obtain instructional media items for the faculty.
· Establish/maintain a schedule for student practice and testing appointments using the on-line scheduling system. Assist students with scheduling as needed.
· Assist with maintaining records of lab use, and student practice hours
Inventory (Supplies/Equipment) and Utilization:
· Assist with maintenance of a current directory of all Nursing Laboratory and Simulation Laboratory inventory and assist with completion of annual inventory.
· Assist with laboratory inventory, supplies and equipment, including mannequins and simulators.
· Assist with and monitor audio-visual and computer assisted instructional media
· Assist with maintenance of the Nursing lab budget
· Assist students and faculty in utilizing patient simulators during leaning activities.
· Assist with the operation of audio/visual recording equipment.
Safety:
· Maintain safe laboratory environment for participating students and faculty according to industry and college standards.
· Ensure safe storage of hazardous materials and equipment (for example, sharps)
· Obtain and maintain proficiency in operating equipment in the Nursing Laboratory. Examples include, but are not limited to mannequins, mid and high-fidelity simulators, IV pumps, ventilators, patient monitoring devices, and audio/visual equipment.
· Trouble-shoot simulator and equipment problems, make minor repairs or coordinate repairs with the lab supervisor
· Provide orientation to policies procedures, location and function of equipment and supplies, and safe operation of equipment, for all participants in lab activities.
· Document continuing education related to current technical and educational practices.
Program support:
· Perform any additional functions necessary to carry out the activities assigned by the chairperson and/or the assistant chairperson
· Help maintain Laboratory’s bulletin board to ensure currency and appropriateness of displayed items.
· Suggest new capital equipment for utilization in the Nursing Laboratory.