Clinical Lab Facilitator

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Clinical Lab Facilitator
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Administrative Services
Department	SN-Entry-Baccalaureate Nursing Pr.
Overview	The School of Nursing is one of eight schools of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. As part of the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences division, the School of Nursing (Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood) offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Innovative academic offerings include bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s, DNP and PhD programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campus locations in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ. Rutgers School of Nursing provides unparalleled opportunities in teaching, scholarship, clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. Innovative academic offerings include bachelors, masters, post-master and doctoral degree programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow. New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university-wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , is seeking a Simulation Operations Specialist is responsible for providing technical and operational support for Rutgers School of Nursing Simulation and Clinical Learning Laboratories. Adhering to industry standards of best practices, the Simulation Operations Specialists is responsible for supporting day-to-day operations of the center including setup of simulation activities, support and troubleshooting, and maintenance of equipment and software in the simulation laboratories. This position may be asked to assist with training faculty and staff on proper use of equipment andassisting with the development of learning experiences. The Simulation Operations Specialist may also oversee a Simulated Patient (SP) program including the recruitment, hiring, training, and scheduling SPs for learning activities in the School of Nursing. Among the duties include: Contributes to a safe learning environment, including regular maintenance of equipment, storage, and organization of supplies and equipment, and upkeep of simulation laboratories. Participates in projects and major initiatives as needed, including but not limited to program system designs, technical needs outline, operation workflow, and layout. Works collaboratively with department IT personnel, OIT, and vendors to update software, troubleshoot, and repair of equipment and software. Maintains competency with AVS, IS systems, best practices, and regulations related to educational technology through participation in continuing education. Supports the fiscal management of the Center for Clinical Learning by keeping accurate inventory of supplies, equipment, and other products as well as using expertise to assist with purchasing of new equipment. May manage Simulated Patient (SP) program include the recruiting, hiring, scheduling, and overall management of SPs for participation in simulated learning activities in the Center for Clinical Learning. Assists faculty and participants in simulation-based learning activities using best practices
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	25S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	68938.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	82759.000
Annual Maximum Salary	98285.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Bachelor’s degree Minimum 2 years experience with educational activities in a healthcare environment Minimum 1-year experience with patient care in a clinical setting A valid Driver’s license is required. Familiarity with a wide variety of simulation platforms. Knowledge of basic adult learning theory and application. Knowledge of basic human anatomy. Requires some flexibility regarding campus and site locations as well as scheduled hours.
Preferred Qualifications	Previous simulation experience Active clinical licensure or certification as an LPN, RN, EMTP, or RT with clinical experience Experience conducting virtual education using Zoom or a similar platform Previous experience as a simulation operator or technician Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certification Instructor certification in a healthcare-related discipline such as the American Heart Association’s BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0066
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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