Eastern Washington University Looking for Simulation Lab Assistant Full Time

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a
regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of
higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of
12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the
innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health
sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations
throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its
wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational
leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural
backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and
succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide
for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 22-23 College of Distinction (CoD). Money
magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best
Colleges in America 2023.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional
homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their
cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the
land.

Job Summary:
The School of Nursing, in the College of Health, Science & Public Health at Eastern Washington
University is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for our full time Simulation Lab Assistant
position.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and caring faculty and staff committed to diversity, equity,
and inclusion, and to excellence in serving the community.

The simulation lab assistant reports to the director of simulation. This
individual has primary responsibility for coordinating instructional support activities in the Nursing Program. The position will assist
faculty and clinical instructors who teach in the skills laboratory and simulation suites. The simulation lab assistant provides technical
expertise in the operation and maintenance of equipment such as human patient simulators and their associated hardware, software, and
audiovisual equipment. This position provides support in developing simulation demonstrations.

See Job Duties section for
detailed description of the position’s responsibilities.

On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits
package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave
accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free
transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.ed
u/hr/benefits/insurance/.

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in
learning.

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on
February 22, 2024 and will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors
  Degree in allied health, technical education, or related field
• Some experience in healthcare simulation (via internship or
  work-related training)
• Organizational skills and the ability to follow directions
• Experience working with individuals from
  diverse backgrounds and identities
• Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal
  accessibility, and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in healthcare simulation
• Knowledge of patient simulation services, technologies, and applications
• Strong computer skills, including use of MS Office,
  Google Suite, and Canvas or other learning management system
• Experience in healthcare field
• Previous experience operating
  human patient simulators (manikins)

Other Skills and Abilities:

Job Duties:
% of Time: 45
Responsibility / Duty: Faculty Assistance 45%

• Set up, prep, and take down skills labs,
  open lab practice sessions, and simulations
• Operate audiovisual and simulation technology
• Develop instructional programs,
  demonstration models and laboratory procedures in conjunction with assigned faculty
• Coordinate preparation for laboratory programs
  and field-oriented courses using safety procedures in handling sharps.
• Instruct faculty in the operation of audiovisual and
  simulation technology
• Collaborate and serve as a resource for faculty in the use of simulation
• Collaborate to develop and
  maintain laboratory materials and manuals
• Other related duties as assigned

Essential Function Indicator:
Yes

% of Time: 30
Responsibility / Duty: Laboratory Maintenance and Safety 30%

• Assist the
  lab manager to develop safe laboratory procedures
• Monitor the laboratories for compliance with safety policies and procedures
• Orient faculty and students on safety policies and procedures
• Assure safe management of sharps disposal and simulated
  medications
• Act as coordinator of laboratory controlling all equipment and use of space
• Inspect, tests, adjusts and does
  repair of laboratory support equipment
• Evaluate equipment specifications and make purchase recommendations
• Ensure all
  equipment is maintained within manufacturer recommendations
• Coordinate laboratory support, maintenance and store room
  functions
• Schedule routine preventive maintenance for human patient simulators
• Monitor and maintain inventory of
  laboratory materials, supplies and equipment
• Maintain clean laboratories facilities
• Other related duties as assigned

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 25
Responsibility / Duty: Administrative Duties
25%

• Assist with creating and managing lab and simulation schedules
• Keep records of student attendance in scheduled
  laboratory and simulation labs
• Assist director to maintain records of laboratory and simulation suite usage
• Other related
  duties as assigned

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment:
This position, during the
course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well
as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is
contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new
employees must comply with EWU Immunization
Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the
immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the Washington
Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://in.ewu
.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/06/WFSE-EWU-CBA-Barg.-Units-1-and-2-FINAL-2023-2025.pdf
Upon hire you must
complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access
the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the
training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.
Salary Information: The
salary for this position is $48,648 (minimum) up to $56,352. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on
education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date: 02/08/2024
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date:

Screening to Begin: 02/22/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our
online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services
at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/11779

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and
activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military
status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or
the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and
federal laws.

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