Part -Time Nursing Simulation IT Technician

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Job ID: 307983

Department

SCHOOL OF NURSING (SE-NURS-pIUSEA)

Department
Information

The Mission of the Indiana University Southeast School of Nursing is to create a community of learning which supports
excellence in education, utilizing evidence based practice to promote the health of the people we serve. We strive to nurture students,
faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds while addressing society’s need for caring, competent professionals. For more information, visit
our website.

Job Summary

Sets up, operates, and manipulates
mid-fidelity and high-fidelity manikins, multimedia, computer, and related equipment needed for simulating medical conditions and responses
used in nursing and other allied health courses.

Department Specific Responsibilities

  • Assists faculty with set up
    and implementation of clinical nursing scenarios. Provides technical support and trouble-shooting expertise during clinical simulation
    experiences. Operates instructional media equipment such as video cameras, multi-media computer systems, and audio and video distribution
    systems used in a patient care simulation laboratory.
  • Programs mid-fidelity and high-fidelity manikins for simulation, prepares
    simulation equipment (such as IV pumps, simulation monitors, etc.) to meet the clinical and skill objectives and specifications identified
    by faculty.
  • Receives, sets up, and tests new simulators and related multimedia and computer equipment.
  • Performs preventative
    maintenance, software updates, and repair of simulation, media, and computer equipment in the lab; diagnoses more serious equipment
    malfunctions and arranges for repair; arranges for general maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.
  • Restores laboratory to
    pre-scenario conditions. Maintains a variety of records related to simulation lab operations and equipment. Assists faculty in placing
    orders for equipment; maintains and provides security for supplies, materials, and equipment in the laboratory. Assists in the research of
    purchasing options for lab equipment and software.
  • Works primarily in the clinical simulation lab environment.
  • May require
    the lifting of heavy objects (mannequins, equipment, etc.)
  • May provide IT training and updates for any nursing faculty.
  • May
    be assigned to perform other duties in the Nursing Department during non-peak simulation workload periods and in the absence of assigned
    staff.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

  • High school diploma
    or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

  • 1 year’s professional
    experience in a simulation laboratory with significant exposure to simulated direct patient care
  • Prior experience using
    instructional technology

SKILLS

Required

  • Knowledge of computer hardware and software
    application relevant to simulation functions
  • Computer hardware and software applications that control mid-fidelity and high-fidelity
    manikins for simulation and other medical equipment used in simulation
  • Knowledge of adult, child and infant mid-fidelity and
    high-fidelity manikins for simulation

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires work
with medical equipment including latex based products.

Additional Information

Employer sponsorship is not available
for this position.

Work Location

IU Southeast Campus

New Albany, Indiana

Advertised
Salary

$17.00 per hour

Work Hours

This position requires flexibility in hours worked.

24-29 hours
per week

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time
Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal
employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected
veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including
employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of
Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana
University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information
.

Contact Us

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Telephone: 812-856-1234


Consistent with the university’s commitment to diversity, persons from traditionally under represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. IU Southeast is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.

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