Nursing Simulation/Skills Lab Technical Assistant

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Position Information

Position Title Nursing Simulation/Skills Lab Technical Assistant Position Category Full Time Staff Position Status 12 Month FLSA Non-Exempt Advertised Salary $50,789 Department Nursing Working Hours Monday - Friday 35 hours per week (Evening and weekend hours may be required) General Description

At SUNY Niagara, our Nursing programs are recognized for excellence, in preparing compassionate, highly skilled healthcare professionals to serve our community and beyond. We're seeking a Nursing Simulation/Skills Lab Technical Assistant who thrives behind the scenes, enjoys working with technology, and takes pride in creating exceptional learning experiences for students.

If you enjoy combining technology, organization, and healthcare in a collaborative educational environment, this is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in student success. Every day, you'll help bring clinical scenarios to life by preparing state-of-the-art simulation labs, supporting faculty during simulations, maintaining advanced equipment, and ensuring our nursing students have the tools they need to build confidence before entering patient care.

As a key member of the Nursing team, you will support the daily operations of both the Nursing Simulation Lab and Nursing Skills Lab by:

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting nursing education and student success.
• Comfortable learning and working with healthcare technology and simulation equipment.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Able to troubleshoot problems quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working with faculty, staff, and students.
• Adaptable, dependable, and eager to learn new technologies.

SUNY Niagara provides phenomenal benefits to our employees. Please visit to view our benefits https://sunyniagara.edu/hr/benefits/ offerings. SUNY Niagara's exceptional work environment fosters growth and personal fulfillment. As an employee, you can expect:

Work-Life Balance: When employees can balance their work and personal lives, they are happier, more productive, and better positioned to support our students. At SUNY Niagara, generous paid time off, holiday, and leave policies make this possible. Our college closes for winter break from late December through early January and a week in mid-March for spring recess. In the summer, employees observe a four-day workweek, allowing them to enjoy all that Western New York offers.

Professional Growth: SUNY Niagara cares about employees' professional advancement and development. You will have access to ongoing training, programs, and workshops. We support career growth and encourage employees to pursue further education.

Welcoming Culture: SUNY Niagara values the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice as they create a sense of belonging for our students and employees. We foster a collaborative culture that respects and appreciates different perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds which contribute to the richness of our institution. We believe that our diverse, inclusive community enriches the experiences of students and employees alike.

Meaningful Work: At SUNY Niagara, your work will directly impact the lives of our students and the region we serve. Our college is for all who are passionate about teaching and focused on supporting students. Our small class sizes facilitate engagement. You will shape students' futures, prepare them for successful careers, and empower them to contribute to society. Your dedication and expertise will propel students to achieve their educational goals.

Become part of an institution that values employees, positively impacts students' lives, and invests in its community.

Typical Work Activities

Simulation Lab Operations

• Set up, test, and operate high-fidelity simulators and related equipment for scheduled lab sessions.
• Prepare lab environments (beds, IVs, task trainers, medical equipment) to align with faculty-developed clinical scenarios.
• Support faculty with scenario implementation and troubleshoot technical issues during simulation sessions.
• Break down simulation setups and reset labs for subsequent use.
• Provide technical orientation to faculty and students regarding simulation equipment and lab procedures.

Skills Lab Operations

Participate in the nursing laboratory activities by:

• Creating a clinical environment aligned with current practice seen in local healthcare agencies through the use of electronic health records and patient charts, automated medication dispensing machines, simulated medications, and other treatments pertinent to the nursing curricula
• Assist, as needed, with preparing materials and nursing laboratories ahead of scheduled lab sessions
• Assisting with nursing skills as needed by nursing laboratory faculty
• Maintaining documentation of students' hands-on skill practice and communicates with course faculty, as needed
• Assist with the creation of electronic sign-ups for laboratory hands-on skill practice
• Provide guidance and redirection to students reviewing hands-on laboratory skills
• Promote student success by clarifying any concerns about laboratory skill procedure(s) used for assessing students' hands-on skill assessment(s), as needed
• Assist with documenting student attendance, as needed
• Assisting students in the use of laboratory equipment and computers used in the laboratory setting
• Assist with the research, obtaining of bids, and ordering of supplies and equipment for use by faculty and all students, as needed.
• Prepares budget information as requested.
• Works with the lead Nursing Skills Lab TA, and Nursing Lab Coordinator as part of the Skills Lab team

Maintenance and Inventory

• Maintaining mannequins, cleans equipment, reports, and ensures repairs and maintenance is done as needed. Communicates with appropriate laboratory faculty about equipment-related concerns and coordinates maintenance and repair, as needed.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, reorder consumables, and ensure availability of simulation materials.
• Manage lab security and cleanliness protocols.
• Maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment used in nursing skills laboratories. Recommends repairs and replacement, as needed.

Collaboration and Support

• Attend lab/simulation planning meetings and collaborate with Nursing faculty to support instructional goals.
• Participate in student simulations to provide operational support and ensure realism.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Nursing, Physical & Allied Health.

Essential Functions

Must be able to operate simulation laboratory equipment; must be able to navigate relationships with a diverse population; must be able to operate computers; must be able to speak to groups; ability to perform diagnostic examinations; ability to supervise and motivate students, must be able to prepare reports and documentation required in performance of duties; ability to work independently and in a team based educational environment; must be able to physically perform the duties of the position such as lift and move equipment and supplies for lab setup.

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing
• Current NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Experience using software and systems associated with medical simulation

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing
• Experience using course management system such as Brightspace
• Familiarity with high-fidelity simulation equipment (e.g., Laerdal, CAE, or Gaumard) and software.
• Experience with programming scenario applications for simulation;
• Recent experience (within previous 5 years) in acute medical/surgical area;
• Experience working in a college learning environment.

License(s)/Certifications About SUNY Niagara

SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county's three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is located in the heart of one of the world's biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI.

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students' current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S388P Open Date 07/15/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

For full consideration applications must be submitted by August 12th. If a viable candidate is not found during the initial review, applications submitted after August 12th will be considered.

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• resume
• unofficial transcripts
• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least an Associates degree in Nursing?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a current NYS Registered Nurse License?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience using software and systems associated with medical simulation?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3