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Description:

Job Description Summary:

The HSSC Clinical Skills Lab Coordinator (part time) reports to the HSSC Clinical Skills Lab Manager. This position’s primary role is to support Clinical Skills, Health Assessment, and Physical Diagnosis labs scheduled in the HSSC. As the Lab Skills Coordinator, the appointee works closely with SMU’s academic program faculty and the HSSC faculty/staff to ensure that the facility has the necessary equipment, supplies and environment necessary to provide optimal learning experiences for all HSSC customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Skills Lab Coordinator Responsibilities (90%)

• Monitor the daily HSSC calendars and assist in the set-up and cleanup of equipment and supplies to accommodate the needs of the scheduled educational Clinical Skills Lab, Health Assessment Lab or Physical Diagnosis Lab sessions
• Assist faculty and students with the operations of skills equipment, e.g., task trainers, manikins, IV pumps, etc.
• Complete routine maintenance checks of equipment; complete minor repairs as appropriate for the situation
• Organize supplies and maintain the supply inventory in an orderly and accurate manner, utilizing the current HSSC electronic inventory system
• Complete routine cleaning of equipment.
• Collaborate with the CSL Lab Manager and Practice Skills Nurse to provide necessary supplies and equipment for open lab hours for nursing students
• Maintain a safe environment, conducive to optimal learning: clean, orderly, functional and equipped with supplies
• Identify and perform basic troubleshooting for equipment malfunctions as required and/or directed by manufacturers, enforcing proper usage and operation by faculty and staff
• Attend HSSC staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Cross coverage for simulation support (10%)

• Provide additional support for simulation set-ups and turnovers as needed
• Become proficient in running basic simulation equipment and software (e.g. recording in EMS, Laerdal high fidelity manikins)
• Assist with simulations as needed for cross-coverage during Simulation Operations Specialist absences

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience with the latest version of Microsoft productivity tools such as Word and Excel
• 1+ years of effective navigation of the Internet as a resource and research tool
• Demonstrated commitment to service excellence
• Demonstrated administrative, organizational & prioritizing skills
• Demonstrated good judgment and critical thinking skills to make suggestions regarding efficiencies and effectiveness and to solve daily problems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with medical supplies and equipment preferred
• Two years' work experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft collaboration tools such as Teams and PowerApps

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear, stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; fine motor movements may be required when working with simulation equipment
• On occasion–and with advanced notice—the CSL Coordinator participates in clinical simulation scenarios as an actor; preparation for the physical requirements of these roles is provided
• Lifting and moving up to 50 lbs of supplies and equipment. Ability to navigate mobile material equipment such as hospital beds, gurneys, supply carts will be required
• Sitting in front of computer monitors and use of keyboards is regularly required
• The employee must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and receive detailed information through verbal and written communication.

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.