Temporary Lab Assistant

Description :

Job Description Summary :

The HSSC North and HSSC South together comprise Samuel Merritt University’s centers for immersive and simulation-based learning.

The HSSC includes skills labs / training space and simulation and standardized patient suites. The HSSC is intended primarily for use by all SMU faculty and students, and for selected external customers of the HSSC.

The Temporary Lab Assistant student will work closely with the Administrative and Resource Coordinator regarding tasks and projects to be completed

Duties and Responsibilities :

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Train new Work Study students to their role and responsibilities in the HSSC CSL.

Act as a resource to the HSSC Work Study students.

Work collaboratively with the HSSC Admin & Services Coordinator to schedule Work Study students in the HSSC.

Orient TA’s to the HSSC supply room and how to access supplies and use the inventory control system.

Assist the HSSC Admin & Services Coordinator in maintaining inventory and preparing supply orders.

Maintain simulation suites and training rooms to ensure they are stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and are neat and orderly for learning.

Clean and perform maintenance on basic manikins, task trainers, and human patient simulators.

Assist faculty and students with the operations of skills equipment, e.g. task trainers, manikins, IV pumps, etc.

Help set up and put away supplies for lab activities for faculty and student use of the Clinical Skills Lab. Participate in training by the HSSC faculty to become familiar with the operation of the simulation equipment, operating software (Laerdal and Gaumard), and the audio-visual recording system & data management (Education Management Solutions).

Assist with the setup of simulation activities as needed. Assist HSSC faculty in operating the computer during simulation.

Assists with the data management maintained through the Education Management Solutions (EMS). Help with other projects that facilitate learning activities in the HSSC.

Other similar or related duties as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous work experience in the HSSC
• Organizational & prioritizing skills
• Flexibility and willingness to get the job done.
• Knowledge of nursing skills equipment preferred
• Commitment to Service Excellence
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Good judgment and creative thinking to solve daily problems.
• Interpersonal skills that support optimal public relations for the CSL
• Ability to work independently

Benefits of Working at SMU

Health, Dental, Vision Care

SMU offers a broad range of employee benefits including health, vision, and dental care; sick leave, vacation and holiday leave, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, voluntary tax-deferred annuities, educational leaves, sabbatical leaves, tuition reimbursement, tuition remission on SMU courses, disability insurance, and more.

SMU offers HMO, EPO and PPO health insurance plans, Delta Dental coverage, and VSP vision coverage.

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

A Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses that aren’t covered by your insurance plan or elsewhere.

It’s a smart, simple way to save money while keeping you and your family healthy and protected.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for dependent care services, such as preschool, summer day camp, before or after school programs, and child or elder daycare.

A DCFSA is a smart, simple way to save money while taking care of your loved ones so that you can continue to work.

Life Insurance

As a means of financial protection, basic life insurance is provided for employees. Insurance may be purchased to benefit-eligible employees in order to supplement additional basic life insurance coverage.

Employees that purchase supplemental life insurance may also purchase coverage for dependents.

Retirement 403(b)

A retirement plan that includes investment alternative and a matching contribution plan is available to all benefit-eligible employees.

The retirement plan rewards special contributions of the long-service employee by providing a measure of financial security during retirement.

You Are Welcome Here

SMU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, familial status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process within the University or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies.

Nondiscrimination is consistent with the principles and practice of the University and is in compliance with Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.