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
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…