Temporary - Simulation and Lab Associate

Job Description

Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, has an immediate need for a PT Temporary Simulation and Lab Associate in the Health Sciences Center. The standard work schedule is 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., two days a week. The days of the week to be scheduled will be determined at the time of hire and based on the student and program needs of the department.

Under supervision, the incumbent supports the daily operations of the Simulation Center and contributes to the delivery of high-quality simulation-based education. The position requires attention to detail, organizational skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to facilitate an engaging learning environment.

 Duties include but are not limited to:

• Set up simulation rooms according to established templates and checklists.
• Create and distribute Zoom links when needed for virtual components.
• Participate in simulations as a voice actor or standardized participant (SP).
• Record observations of student performance and provide feedback to facilitating faculty.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, trouble shooting, and repair of equipment (e.g., IV pumps, simulated defibrillators, mannequins).
• Receive deliveries, stock supplies, maintain inventory, and prepare course-specific materials and supply bins.
• Assist in the Skills Lab as needed, guiding students in practicing nursing skills and patient care within the scope of a registered nurse following evidence-based practice; hosting skill review workshops and remediations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license: Maryland or a compact state.
• Three years of nursing experience in acute care settings.
• The equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the job's essential functions may be considered.
• Working knowledge of the methods, procedures and techniques of nursing work, tools, equipment and materials used in the trade, and hazard/safety precautions of electronic medical records and current medication delivery methods.
• Experience performing medical surgical skills including but not limited to injection administration, intravenous infusion, foley insertion, wound care, central line dressing change, and trach care and suctioning.
• Ability to use a wide variety of medical equipment including but not limited to IV, tube feed, and PCA pumps and associated supplies, hospital beds, defibrillators and AED devices.
• Strong, detail-oriented problem solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds when moving mannequins and/or equipment.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges’ strategic plan of inclusion.

Salary: $40.00 per hour

Application Process:

• Click Here to apply online
• For consideration, you must include dates of employment in your application or attachment.

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu.  We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

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