What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician, Skills and Simulation Lab (Nursing) position at University of Rhode Island?
Position Information
Posting Number SF01956 Job Title Technician, Skills and Simulation Lab (Nursing) Position Number 108897 FTE 1.00 FLSA Non-Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 7 Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $52,468 - $62,468 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department Dean Nursing Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu).
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
About URI
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 28, 2025. Applications received after February 28, 2025, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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Basic Function
Provide physical and technical support, including, but not limited to scheduling, inventory of supplies, integration and maintenance of all skills and simulation equipment and computers, mannequins, audio/video technology as well as all surrounding supportive and assistive technology and/or equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provide technical support to faculty for lab all operations, including preparation, maintenance and repair of computerized mannequins (software and hardware), task trainers, multimedia equipment and medical equipment used in the simulation lab.
Ensure all scheduled lab activities are set up with required technology, equipment, and supplies.
Collaborate with the Simulation Coordinator to ensure the preparation of lab supplies and equipment, based on faculty requests and the course schedule.
Install, operate, upgrade, troubleshoot, and ensure function of (i.e., maintain) all simulation equipment and computers, mannequins, audio/video technology as well as all surrounding supportive and assistive technology and/or equipment.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and/or repair simulation equipment or related simulation technology or equipment.
Provide technical support to faculty and students in the use of audio/visual equipment, patient monitors, mannequins, IV pumps and other equipment before, during, and following simulation labs.
Prepare audio/visual hardware and software systems to record simulation training sessions and labs.
Update and maintain audio/visual hardware and software systems on routine basis.
Repair simulation equipment per manufacturer specifications or determine need for outside repair. Work with manufacturer or vendor as needed to correct issues.
Order supplies and maintain stock and inventory for the lab, including laundry and sharps/biohazard management.
Attend technical training as necessary and attend workshops (either in person or online) to remain current with simulation technology.
Provide occasional training as to the use of simulation-based equipment.
Supervise undergraduate student workers in the operation and maintenance of lab activities.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Dell and Mac computers, printers, word processing software, database management, AV equipment and spreadsheet software. Lab equipment.
Required
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLE ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Environmental Conditions
This position requires working in a lab environment with a variety of laboratory conditions including sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting hazards. Working with LATEX. This position requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Posting Date 02/14/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14768
Posting Number SF01956 Job Title Technician, Skills and Simulation Lab (Nursing) Position Number 108897 FTE 1.00 FLSA Non-Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 7 Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $52,468 - $62,468 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department Dean Nursing Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu).
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
About URI
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 28, 2025. Applications received after February 28, 2025, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Basic Function
Provide physical and technical support, including, but not limited to scheduling, inventory of supplies, integration and maintenance of all skills and simulation equipment and computers, mannequins, audio/video technology as well as all surrounding supportive and assistive technology and/or equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provide technical support to faculty for lab all operations, including preparation, maintenance and repair of computerized mannequins (software and hardware), task trainers, multimedia equipment and medical equipment used in the simulation lab.
Ensure all scheduled lab activities are set up with required technology, equipment, and supplies.
Collaborate with the Simulation Coordinator to ensure the preparation of lab supplies and equipment, based on faculty requests and the course schedule.
Install, operate, upgrade, troubleshoot, and ensure function of (i.e., maintain) all simulation equipment and computers, mannequins, audio/video technology as well as all surrounding supportive and assistive technology and/or equipment.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and/or repair simulation equipment or related simulation technology or equipment.
Provide technical support to faculty and students in the use of audio/visual equipment, patient monitors, mannequins, IV pumps and other equipment before, during, and following simulation labs.
Prepare audio/visual hardware and software systems to record simulation training sessions and labs.
Update and maintain audio/visual hardware and software systems on routine basis.
Repair simulation equipment per manufacturer specifications or determine need for outside repair. Work with manufacturer or vendor as needed to correct issues.
Order supplies and maintain stock and inventory for the lab, including laundry and sharps/biohazard management.
Attend technical training as necessary and attend workshops (either in person or online) to remain current with simulation technology.
Provide occasional training as to the use of simulation-based equipment.
Supervise undergraduate student workers in the operation and maintenance of lab activities.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Dell and Mac computers, printers, word processing software, database management, AV equipment and spreadsheet software. Lab equipment.
Required
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in technology or health related field.
- Demonstrated experience working with simulation and medical equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency with written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to update and maintain audio/visual hardware and software systems on routine basis.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum one year experience working with medical simulation, technologies and applications, computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to medical simulations.
- Demonstrated experience with PC and MAC computer products.
- Demonstrated experience with medical terminology.
- Demonstrated experience with audio visual equipment.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLE ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Environmental Conditions
This position requires working in a lab environment with a variety of laboratory conditions including sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting hazards. Working with LATEX. This position requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Posting Date 02/14/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14768
Salary : $52,468 - $62,468
