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Form of workDo you have excellent communication skills, and do you enjoy working with others both individually and within teams? Do you thrive when working in a fast-paced and complex environment? If so, we invite you to consider an exciting opportunity with the University of Southern Maine School of Nursing as their Simulation Lab Technician at our Learning Resources and Simulation Center.
The Learning Resources and Simulation Center at USM provides an environment for our students to develop clinical judgment and reasoning while focusing on best practices. This is where our students put classroom theory and scientific principles into action, utilizing "real-world" scenarios and equipment.
The Simulation Lab Technician position pays $19.59/hour (non-negotiable) hour for a new hire or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee with the University of Maine System. This position is full-time, working 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday - Friday. Although this position is based on our Portland Campus frequent time may be spent on our Lewiston Campus as well.
The Technician provides support services in the preparation, operation, and maintenance of the Center's equipment and simulation spaces and skills labs for simulation/skills-based learning experiences. The successful candidate will be well-organized and possess excellent written, phone and verbal communication skills.
This position provides a terrific opportunity to pursue a higher ed/advanced degree through the university's generous tuition waiver benefit.
The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine's DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.
We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.
The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more. Click on our Benefits Information Summary to learn more.
- Associate's degree, or vocational or technical school degree in a health-related field is required OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong technology skills with the ability to learn and use new technologies.
- Physical ability to lift, move, maintain, and set up computer, audio-visual, and Simulation Lab equipment weighing up to 25 lbs
To apply materials must be submitted via "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of the job posting or at USM Jobs.
You will create an applicant profile and complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.
We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
