Part Time Nursing Simulation Lab Technical Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Part Time Nursing Simulation Lab Technical Assistant

Position Category Part Time Staff

Position Status 10 Month

FLSA Non-Exempt

Advertised Salary $22.52 - 24.76 per hour

Department Nursing

Working Hours Days & Times varies up to 28 hours per week

General Description

SUNY Niagara is seeking to fill a part-time Nursing Simulation Lab Technical Assistant position for our College of Nursing, Physical Education & Allied Health.

The Technical Assistant supports the day-to-day operation of the Nursing Simulation Lab providing technical and operational assistance to nursing faculty and students during simulation learning activities and assisting with practice setups. This position is responsible for the set-up, breakdown, maintenance, and technical operation of high-fidelity simulation equipment and related educational technologies. The role is essential in ensuring realistic, high-quality learning experiences for students in SUNY Niagara’s LPN and RN programs.

This is a 10-month part-time position with flexible scheduling based on program needs. The position would work from late August through May of the academic year.

The rate of pay is based on the level of education the candidate possesses. For a Bachelor’s degree or lower the rate of pay will be $22.52 per hour. For a Master’s degree or higher the rate of pay will be $24.76 per hour.

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.

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 simulation laboratories. Recommends repairs and replacement, as needed.

Collaboration and Support

• Attend 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 deemed necessary by the Dean of Nursing, Physical, and 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

• NYS Licensed Registerd Nurse (RN)

• 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 S396P

Open Date 11/13/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

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.