Nursing Lab Asst Lv 1 (Student Position)

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Work type: Student Employment - Work Study Only
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - Work Study Only

Position Title: Nursing Lab Asst Lv 1 (Student Position)  
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307  
Department:

College of Health Professions

 
Advertised Salary: $13.73  
Summary of Position: The Nursing Lab Assistant supports the daily operations of the nursing simulation and skills laboratories by preparing, maintaining, and organizing equipment, supplies, and learning spaces. This position assists faculty with setting up, resetting, and dismantling simulation scenarios to provide students with realistic, hands-on learning experiences. The Nursing Lab Assistant helps ensure simulation and skills laboratories are organized, functional, and ready for instruction, contributing to a safe, effective, and engaging learning environment for nursing students.  
Position Type: Student  
Position Requirements: Dependable and punctual.
Ability to work independently after training.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Comfortable learning new technology.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding simulation scenarios and student activities.
Ability to lift up to 30–40 pounds and stand for extended periods.
 
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Assist with the setup and tear-down of nursing simulation scenarios.
Reset simulation scenarios between student groups.
Make patient beds and prepare manikins for simulation exercises.
Clean, disinfect, and maintain simulation manikins and task trainers according to manufacturer guidelines.
Restock supplies in simulation rooms, medication carts, and skills lab.
Organize and inventory supplies.
Assist with assembling IV bags, tubing, medication labels, wound care supplies, and other teaching materials.
Assist faculty with equipment setup including patient monitors, IV pumps, and audiovisual equipment.
Learn simulation software and computer equipment used for patient scenarios.
Help maintain organization and cleanliness of simulation and skills laboratory spaces.
Help move manikins, equipment, and furniture to prepare for open labs and simulation scenarios.
Perform other simulation and laboratory support duties as assigned
 
Number of Positions Available: 1  
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Class Schedule  
Job Close Date: August 31, 2026  
EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence.  Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.  

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