Job Description:
Primary Responsibility
The Lab Coordinator – Healthcare Simulation provides professional
coordination of the clinical simulation laboratory for nursing and
allied health programs’ implementation of student learning
experiences. The Lab Coordinator – Healthcare Simulation manages
simulation laboratory operations including equipment function,
supply availability, and faculty and student support during
laboratory learning experiences. The Lab Coordinator – Healthcare
Simulation collaborates with the Dean of Nursing and faculty of
nursing and allied health programs to evaluate laboratory
operations effectiveness and planning for future needs.
Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)
Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position.
Examples of qualifications include: Associate degree in nursing or
healthcare related field required, bachelor’s degree preferred and
one or more years of practice in a healthcare-related field
required. Current CPR Certification as a Healthcare Provider
required. Practice as an educator in a healthcare-related field
preferred.
One or more years of experience in a teaching or simulation
laboratory in an academic or healthcare setting, including
organizing or managing healthcare supplies and laboratory equipment
including human simulators, audiovisual and other complex
technology, strongly preferred.
Knowledge and expertise in the use of simulation experiences in a
nursing lab environment, as well as the ability to create and
evaluate simulation experiences for students preferred.
Special Skills or abilities related to position: Excellent
interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Excellent
organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills. Must be
able to demonstrate a high level of problem-solving and
decision-making abilities to respond to student, clinical
instructor, and clinical faculty issues.
Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles
reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams,
cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They
guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right
fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member
in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working
effectively with students, employees, and community members of all
backgrounds.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities
preferred.
Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform their
assigned duties within the State of Colorado. The College further
expects employees to accurately report their work location at all
times. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability to ensure
compliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, and
operational requirements.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants
must be authorized to work in the United States without the need
for current or future sponsorship.
Hiring range = $79,517.91 - $88,353.23 annual salary depending upon
a combination of education and experience. Benefits include
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement
contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental
health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable
transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate
based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable.
CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts
for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a salary range is
listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful
candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for
Equal Work Act.
Position anticipated to close on October 30, 2026 or until
filled.
Minimum Qualifications:
Essential Duties
Lab Management & Operation
- Develop, implement, and update lab policies and procedures in
collaboration with faculty and staff.
Coordinate procurement and maintenance of supply inventory to
support laboratory and simulation learning activities.
Ensure safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
Ensure laboratory cleanliness, organization, and readiness for
use.
Facilitate scheduling of simulation use by academic programs
and community healthcare partners.
Prepare laboratory for specific use-cases including set up of
supplies, patient simulators, and related equipment for designated
laboratory or simulation sessions as directed by faculty.
Operate patient simulators and related equipment during faculty
facilitated simulation sessions.
Facilitate implementation of the INACSL Standards of Best
Practice: Simulation Operations.
Other duties as assigned.
Faculty & Student Support
- Create and maintain a collaborative, respectful, and
professional working and learning environment.
- Facilitate faculty training for laboratory equipment use.
- Facilitate student training for supervised use of laboratory
equipment during learning sessions.
- Orient faculty and students to lab policies and procedures and
supply and equipment locations and use.
Evaluation & Planning
- Collaborate in evaluation of equipment functionality, supply
availability, and overall laboratory function.
- Promote sustainability and cost-effectiveness in planning for
laboratory operational and equipment needs.
- Maintain records and reports on laboratory expenses and prepare
budget recommendations.
Professional Role Responsibility & Continued
Development
- Maintain student confidentiality.
- Demonstrate accountability, flexibility, and creativity.
- Promote professional relationships and contribute to a culture
of civility.
- Seek assistance in unfamiliar situations.
- Continue development of capacity to use and educate faculty and
students on use of advanced simulation technology.
- Participate in annual healthcare simulation professional
development to ensure laboratory adherence to best practices in
simulation operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
This position reports to the Dean, School of Nursing.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position may serve as lead or supervise other staff.
Special Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a background check including motor
vehicles records check will be required. Incumbents in this
position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of
Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned.
Travel, evening, and weekend work may be required based on position
responsibilities.
Working Conditions
This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking,
standing and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling;
frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements;
occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50
lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability to
reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is
performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and
driving a vehicle occasionally.
CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified
individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist
individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation
requests related to employment, including completing the
application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment
testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to
perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation
does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and
require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive
experience applying or interviewing for this position, please
direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources,
benefits@coloradomtn.edu
NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic
nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of
typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all
positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor
does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.
Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the
ongoing needs of the organization.
Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to the
institution’s sustainability initiatives by fostering environmental
stewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations,
and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that aligns
with our commitment to balance the needs of current generations not
to compromise the needs of future generations.