Contingent Lab Technician - Nursing Programs

General Function

Responsible for providing laboratory support for the Nursing, Practical Nursing and Nursing Assistant programs.

• Assists faculty in setting up and dismantling labs and practice activities as planned by instructors.
• Maintains all necessary schedules and records for the laboratories.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment and submits list(s) of supplies to be ordered for Nursing, Practical Nursing and CNA programs.
• Ensures that all equipment and supplies are in order and secure before leaving the laboratory.
• Identifies occurrences of equipment malfunction or breakage and needs for equipment repair, replacement or addition and contacts appropriate services.
• Assists the student with his/her independent practice of nursing skills as taught and evaluated by the teaching faculty.
• Plans, posts and conducts weekly Nursing Guided Skill Review.
• Maintains Program bulletin boards.
• Assists Lab Coordinator with supervision of student peer tutors.
• Prepares various reports and maintains various records.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Work is primarily indoors, however the employee will move around in the labs performing functions and moving and organizing light supplies. The employee needs to tolerate extended hours on their feet and have no lifting/moving restrictions.

Utilizes standard office equipment, including computers, in order to perform the duties of the job. Familiar with equipment used in health care settings and adept at trouble‑shooting and assembling such equipment.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Interprofessional Education and Healthcare Simulation. Works independently to complete assigned tasks. Receives oral and written instructions as required. Supervises students in a tutorial setting and assists faculty with skill laboratory courses.