Location: Iron Mountain,MI, USA
The Fill-In Simulation / Lab Technician is a temporary, part-time position. Functions include coordination with Simulation Coordinator, IT, Nursing, EMT/Paramedic faculty and staff to manage laboratory (lab) supplies, equipment, technology, inventory and other resources in order to deliver a variety of training and scenarios for the benefit of students and faculty in the Allied Health Division. Additional functions include assisting the Allied Health Division Schedule to be arranged to meet student and faculty needs.
Minimum Qualifications
* Associates in Applied Science in Paramedic, Associates in Applied Science in Nursing, or Associate in Computer Science.
* Minimum three years' experience in a Health Care Field.
* Current AHA BLS certification.
* Experience with electronic health documentation in a simulated environment.
* Demonstrated knowledge and ability to troubleshoot multiple software and network hardware systems.
* Knowledge of medical terminology.
* General knowledge related to electronics, cabling and computers.
* Solid interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and build relationships.
* Ability to learn new equipment and update skills to adapt to changing technology.
* Excellent organizational skills and ability to think logically and follow directions
* Innovative approaches to problem solving.
* Ability to adapt to changes in role and schedule in order to best meet the needs of students, faculty, organization and community.
* Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
Preferred Qualifications
* Associates Degree in Health Care field.
* Experience with Laerdel and other simulation equipment.
* Experience with providing education in a health care or lab environment.
* Experience with delivery of simulation scenarios.
Months Per Year 12 Hours Worked Per Week 20 Work Schedule Since this is a fill-in position, the position does not have set hours, but scheduled on an as-needed basis. The available hours to work are typically morning to mid evenings hours. Supervision Exercised Supervision Received
Reports to the Simulation and Clinical Coordinator
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel requirement
Travel to West Campus may be required as needed
Job Duties
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Collaborate with the Simulation Coordinator, EMT/Paramedic Program Director & faculty to ensure preparation of lab supplies and equipment based on faculty requests and course schedule.
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Set up and break down scenario environment (obtaining and returning scenario props when needed)
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Operate audio-visual and simulation equipment.
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Ability to follow medical aspects of scenarios and make appropriate adjustments based on participate actions.
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Under the direction of the Simulator Coordinator and/or EMT/Paramedic program director, create laboratory packets (including medications, IV fluids, medications etc.) for laboratory and simulation scenarios.
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Play standardized patient when needed.
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Collaborates with Simulation Coordinator on work assignments, and ordering and maintaining inventory of all lab supplies.
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Perform laboratory housekeeping duties.
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Ability to work flexible schedule (early mornings, late evenings, or weekends may be required)
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Any other duties as assigned