Simulation Equipment Assistant

Purpose of SEA 

Creighton’s Department of Simulation Education may hire a student to assist with lab management tasks and inventory.  The SEA will report to and work closely with the Simulation Operations Manager and Simulation Technologist at the Phoenix Campus. The student is responsible for ensuring all simulation rooms, clinical exam rooms, and psychomotor skills labs are stocked, and standard room equipment is in working order for learning activities. The student will also assist simulation staff in preparing equipment needed for upcoming labs, managing lab layout, and creating repackaged supplies and task trainers.

Duties 

Perform inventory assessment, organization, cleaning, and stocking of simulation supplies and equipment.

Test in-room furniture and medical equipment for basic functionality, reporting any observed problems. Assist with repairs as appropriate.

Complete lab set-up in a timely fashion, having all lab equipment, and supplies ready at the before the scheduled lab time. 

Return simulation rooms to default configuration and put away supplies/equipment upon lab completion.   

Maintain knowledge of lab procedures and safety (e.g., know where to find medical supplies and cleaning   procedures). 

In collaboration with simulation staff, inventory supplies and equipment, update and maintain records.

Assist in repackaging of disposable supplies to promote sustainable operation practices.

Assist in creating handouts, and training supplies as directed by simulation staff.  

Candidate Skills/Abilities  

Strong communication skills 

Strong interpersonal skills  

Knowledge of lab including location of supplies  

Basic computer and educational technology skills 

Superior professional behaviors including alignment with Creighton University’s Standards of Conduct

Reliability and dependability  

Good attendance record  

Good judgment  

Hours 

The SEA will attend a mandatory orientation and meetings with the Simulation Operations Manager and Simulation Technologist as requested. The SEA will manage all lab set-ups in a timely fashion, having all lab equipment, supplies, and requests ready at the start of the scheduled lab time. Hours will vary with number of labs each semester. SEAs work approximately 10 hours per week.