Nursing Skills Lab Manager

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Nursing Skills Lab Manager

Salary

$51,000.00 - $54,000.00 Annually

Location

St. George 84770, UT

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

25PRO653-1

Division

College of Health Sciences

Department

Nursing

Opening Date

05/08/2024

Closing Date

5/26/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

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Position Announcement

This position coordinates the schedule of activities among the different semesters that share space in the Nursing Skills Laboratory. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies and ensures lab functions appropriately and meets various University and OSHA guidelines. Additional information about the department and program offerings can be found online athttps://health.utahtech.edu/nursing/.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedule of activities among the different semesters that share space in the Nursing Skills Laboratory.

• Recommend to Department Chair, Nursing Faculty, and/or Dean operational changes to enhance the effectiveness of the Nursing Skills Lab in serving students and faculty members.

• Develop and maintain a computerized inventory of equipment and supplies.

• Oversee maintenance and repair of equipment and obtain requests for new supplies and equipment when appropriate.

• Order and maintain supplies and linens as needed for student use.

• Interface with sales representatives, suppliers of equipment and supplies, and biomedical technicians.

• Maintain budget for supplies with supervision and assure receipt of ordered supplies and equipment.

• Supervise the Nursing Skills Lab Assistant to ensure routine cleaning of physical space and equipment, and to provide an efficient and consistent organizational flow of the day-to-day operations.

• Provide appropriate OSHA postings, brochures, equipment, and supplies.

• Ensure disposal of industrial waste according to University and OSHA standards.

• Participate with faculty to ensure supervision of laboratory use, teaching/training of faculty on laboratory equipment use, and assist faculty in the use of high-fidelity human patient simulators.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and/or Critical Care Technician, Advanced EMT, Paramedic, or LPN licensure required.

• At least two (2) years of relevant experience required; three (3) years of work experience in healthcare setting or educational environment preferred.

• Knowledge and understanding of University, college, and department organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures.

• Ability to keep abreast in the use and training of new instructional technology.

• Openness and ability to learn uses of the new instructional technologies, such as high-fidelity human patient simulators and virtual reality equipment.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.

• Ability to assist faculty for instructional purposes, as needed.

• Ability to positively interact with staff, students, and faculty in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment.

• Ability to provide detailed reports and efficient organizational skills to maintain the Nursing laboratory.

• Possess good communication skills, both orally and in writing.

• Effective management and organizational skills to maintain the Nursing laboratory.

• Skill in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases using Microsoft Office software.

• Work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments, based on class scheduling.

• Ability to work with hazards related to working in medical waste/sharps environment (potential for exposure to contaminated blood and/or body fluids).

• Ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds, requiring standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, and stooping.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Full-time professional staff (overtime-exempt) position. Annual salary of $51,000 - $54,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of July 1, 2024. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Application review beginsMay 27, 2024. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University (https://about.utahtech.edu/) .

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury -titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.

• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Larimore - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.

• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.

The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online athttps://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/and https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act/.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.

Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!

Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;

• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;

• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;

• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;

• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;

• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.

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