Department Contact: Ana Chavez-Mcpherson, (575) 646-3813, ana07@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The School of Nursing has a job opening for a Nursing Laboratory Assistant.

Position Details

Position Title: Nursing Laboratory Assistant

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 370200-NURSING

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: This position supports the daily operations of the simulation and skills labs by assisting with the set-up and take-down of equipment, supplies, and moulage to ensure student satisfaction during lab sessions and simulation events. The role includes operating simulators during pre-programmed scenarios in collaboration with faculty instructors and troubleshooting any equipment or technology issues reported by students or faculty, escalating unresolved issues to the supervisor for repair coordination. The employee monitors supply levels, notifying the supervisor when inventory is low to ensure labs are adequately stocked. Responsibilities also include the ongoing maintenance and cleaning of lab equipment, including moving simulation mannequins for sanitization. The role requires staying current on simulation and lab equipment operation, with the ability to research manuals and websites for troubleshooting. Additional related duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
High School diploma + 1 years of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.