Description:
Job Description Summary:
The HSSC Clinical Skills Lab Coordinator 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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.
Employee Status:Regular
Exemption Status:United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Time Type:Part time
Job Shift: Pay Range:
$27 to $29 (hourly/non exempt) depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant factors.
Organization:
At Samuel Merritt University (SMU), we are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive community committed to advancing healthcare through exceptional education, compassionate care, and community service. Known for our leading-edge programs in health sciences, SMU equips students and faculty with the knowledge and skills to make impactful contributions to health and wellness.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SMU welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where anyone can thrive and reach their full potential.
Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.
Benefits
Samuel Merritt University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Education reimbursement
- Employee discounts through Marketplace
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
- Nine paid holidays, plus a paid holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Two floating holidays
- One paid Volunteer Work Day
- Five Education Leave Days
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