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IUI Student Job Description  

POSITION TITLE: Learning Lab assistant
ORGANIZATION NAME: IUI – School of Nursing Learning Lab
# of POSITIONS: 2

WORK SCHEDULE (AVERAGE HOURS/WEEK): Wednesday 10-1, Friday 2:30-5:30.  May have opportunity for more hours, depending on needs of lab.

WAGE/SALARY (HOURLY WAGE): $12.25

JOB DESCRIPTION:

General Purpose
Our facility is a resource center for the School of Nursing. We are a learning facility that primarily works with the simulation of medical treatments and/or events. Utilizing manikins and task trainers, students gain the fundamental knowledge necessary to become proficient in the care of patients in a real-world setting. Our high-fidelity simulators allow practice in real life scenarios representative of true cases in hospital settings. This gives the Student Nurse real practice experience that can be utilized on real people in a clinical setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Set up and tear down simulation scenarios and skills lab activities.
  • Assist Simulation Coordinator with running simulation activities.
  • Assist in troubleshooting technology used in the skills lab and classroom spaces.
  • Inventory control.  Replenish lab and simulation supplies as needed.
  • Maintain cleanliness of lab supplies and equipment.
  • Greet and assist visitors to the learning lab.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Supervises 

No one.

Tools and Equipment Used 
Computer (including Microsoft OS), and manikins.

Skills/Experience Gained in this Role (related toward student’s career/academic progress or major, and Principles of Undergraduate Learning)

  • Core Communication and Quantitative Skills – Student will gain skills in communication by responding to inquiries from faculty, staff, and students.
  • Critical Thinking – Student will work independently to field questions and concerns from walk-in visitors, in the absence of full-time lab staff.  The student will address visitors’ needs by providing resources and referrals as needed.
  • Integration and Application of Knowledge – Student will acquire knowledge of various nursing skills and learn to set up classrooms with appropriate supplies for subject.
  • Intellectual Depth, Breadth, and Adaptiveness – Student will take on special projects as assigned, which relate to coursework currently being pursued.
  • Understanding Society and Culture – Student will gain cultural awareness and understanding by working with a diverse pool of incoming students, staff, and faculty.
  • Values and Ethics – Student will uphold confidentiality agreements with regards to personnel records and the filming of classes and class content.

QUALIFICATIONS
            Education and Experience

Prefer Pre-nursing, Pre-med, Allied Health students or those interested in the medical field. In general, two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience. 

This position is limited to candidates with a Federal Work-Study Program award. To verify you have a work-study award, please go to your One.IU.edu account (look under Student Center and Financial Aid Summary). If you have an award, it will be listed with the rest of your financial aid (e.g., loans, grants, scholarships). This video will direct you to the correct screen. You may also email the Office of Student Financial Services to inquire about eligibility.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Expectations of a successful candidate include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Ability to learn and retain information in a short amount of time.
  • Ability to work autonomously with integrity and attention to detail.
  • Ability and willingness to perform assigned duties in a professional manner in a reasonable amount of time.
  • Ability to be flexible and reprioritize duties as needed.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft OS.

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. 

  • Moving equipment and manikins.  Must be able to lift 50lbs.
  • Long periods of standing and/or walking

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The work is performed primarily in a simulated hospital setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. 

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.