Lab-Simulation Assistant

The School of Nursing is seeking a qualified Lab/Simulation assistant to facilitate and manage operations that occur at various WSU Campus locations, which may include Ogden,Davis and WSU/BTech campus in Logan for the School of Nursing. This position will answer directly to the School of Nursing Lab/Simulation Director and Operations Manager under the direction of the School of Nursing Chair.

This position will be an hourly position. Hours will be flexible to oversee and facilitate all lab/simulation center operations, including, but not limited to, scheduling of lab usage, coordination of supplies, equipment and equipment maintenance.

Supplies and equipment will need to be ordered as needed. This position will need to prepare the lab through set-up, between lab classes, for ongoing faculty support and for take down of the specific labs.

The position will work with the Lab/Simulation Director and Operations Manager to establish policy and guidelines in preparation for obtaining and maintaining accreditation. This position will also work with the Lab/Simulation Director and Operations Manager in establishing basic knowledge about how a Lab/Simulation center operates; from ordering supplies and equipment, usage of supplies and equipment and maintenance of supplies and equipment; to student and faculty facilitation and eventual evaluation of the centers outcomes.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma

Knowledge of national lab/simulation policy, standards and regulations.

Understanding in current and trending simulation technologies.

Excellent communication and people skills.

Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.

Aptitude in resolving conflicts and issues.

Preferred Qualifications

1.Degree in health professions or systems technology preferred.

2.Certificate in simulation preferred.

3.CNA, MA, and/or medical terminology.

Background Check? No

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 05/15/2024 Review Date 05/17/2024 Job Close Date 05/15/2025 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/4724 Notes to Applicant

To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, the contact information for three references, a cover letter and transcripts.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized.

Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.

This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas.

Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Physical Requirements of this position Medium work.

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection). The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level., The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.