"Laboratory Specialist Nursing Simulation"

Laboratory Specialist Nursing Simulation

Riverside Community College District

Job Location: Riverside, California

Category: Nursing

Type: Full-Time

Department: Nursing (R)

Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)

College/Campus: Riverside

Physical location: Riverside

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Length: 12-month

Salary Range: Grade N ($7,205 - $8,771 Monthly)

Basic Function

Programs, operates, and maintains medium and high-fidelity Human Patient Simulators (HPS); performs data entry for program laboratory hour logs; serves as the primary point of contact for tour requests; maintains laboratory calendars and assists in maintaining content on the School of Nursing's website.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from the assigned area supervisor. May provide lead direction to temporary staff and/or student workers.

Class Characteristics

This classification is responsible for independently performing technical duties in support of the nursing simulation laboratory. Employees at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the department.

Education and Experience

An associate's degree and five (5) years of experience in a simulation laboratory; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Knowledge of

1. Use and application of HPS equipment, including its overall functionality and limitations and programming of existing medium- and high-fidelity simulators.
2. Methods and techniques of developing and programming realistic medical scenarios for multiple simulated experiences.
3. Principles and practices of assigned equipment and device calibration and maintenance.
4. Wireless networking protocols and troubleshooting.
5. Operational characteristics of audiovisual equipment such as microphones and cameras and the associated software.
6. Medical equipment and terminology.
7. Methods and techniques of developing and posting website content.

Ability to

1. Adapt to multiple proprietary and non-standard programming environments, such as HPS, medication dispensing systems, and electronic health records.
2. Explain complicated setups quickly, concisely, and understandably to non-technical users.
3. Create and deliver realistic character portrayals in a simulated hospital environment.
4. Manage multiple deadlines, tasks, and long-term projects while adhering to a specific day-to-day setup, operation, and performance schedule.
5. Quickly analyze and troubleshoot networking, audiovisual, and general computer issues while continuing a simulation exercise.
6. Develop an understanding of medical and industry terminology.
7. Perform public speaking while giving guided tours of laboratory facilities.
8. Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
9. Exercise independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
10. Communicate effectively in the course of performing work tasks.
11. Establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
12. Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and the community.
13. Provide efficient, high-level customer service to the public, vendors, contractors, and District personnel.

Licenses and Certifications

None.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and laboratory setting... (full details in original text). Employees work in an office and laboratory environment with moderate noise levels...

Duties and Responsibilities (Examples of Typical Job Functions)

1. Supports daily operations of the nursing simulation laboratory; provides technical support to students and faculty during laboratory time; maintains HPS and laboratory equipment...
2. Performs pre-simulation activities, such as programming patient scenarios... performs post-simulation activities...
3. Collaborates with faculty and staff for scenario building...
4. Maintains simulation laboratory documentation and resources...
5. Enters/records and reconciles student laboratory hours...
6. Conducts tours of the simulation laboratory...
7. Participates in accreditation and regulatory approving agency site review visits.
8. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

Salary grades consist of nine steps... Holidays: 13 per year... Vacation: 12 days... Sick Leave: One day per month... Fringe Benefits: Health and welfare package...

Work Hours/Work Days: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Required Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Other Transcript (Attach the Transcript that qualifies you for this position.)

Optional Applicant Documents: Other Document, Associate or Equivalent Transcript, Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript, Masters or Equivalent Transcript, Proof of CHSE Certification, if earned

Effective Employment Date: Anticipated Start Date: January 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

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