Nursing Laboratory Technician

Requisition: 201300310S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Technical/Para-Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: Nursing

General Requirements:

Associates Degree in the medical field or a related field. Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Emergency Medical Technician EMT), Medical Technician, or related license or certification. Two years of experience in the medical or a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Assists the Director in maintaining the laboratory mannequins and inventory, scheduling student experiences, and setting up and taking down supplies for each laboratory class.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Assists the Director in maintaining the laboratory mannequins and inventory and is responsible for the care and safe use of the patient simulators and all equipment and supplies in the laboratory. Conducts inventory of supplies and stock to par level. Assists with scheduling and managing work flow in labs. Posts and maintains weekly open lab schedule. Prepares and cleans before and after simulations/scenarios. Creates moulage simulations (wounds, etc.). Assists with various data entry for record keeping. Assists with maintenance and upgrades to simulation equipment. Learns new simulations. Reports all technical or program issues that arise to supervisor. Operates video recorder and digital camera. Keeps laundry cleaned, folded and put away in the appropriate location. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:

Must have knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, inventory procedures, and recordkeeping procedures. Basic computer software knowledge and application required. Basic knowledge of video recorder and digital camera required. Position requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Must work effectively and collaboratively with nursing faculty, staff and students; take initiative; and also have the ability to work independently. Position requires the ability to lift and transfer 50-75 pounds (request assistance for heavier loads).

Work schedule must be flexible according to the needs of the department.

This is a benefit eligible, 9 month position, 20 hours per week. (Position does not work summer months).

This is a grant funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent upon continued funding.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace.

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com