Simulation Center Student Worker

UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing Simulation Center 

Work-study Student 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Simulation Center reception area, manage main door, direct students to activities, and greet visitors 

• Assist with clerical duties such as printing and copying documents, making signs, laminating, etc

• Assist with Simulation Center supply orders as directed 

• Update supply and equipment inventory count and maintain inventory records

• Add and track items in the simulation center inventory using EzOffice software

• Assist simulation operations technicians with simulation center projects 

• Assist with class set up, break down, and room reset after classes

• Maintain simulation rooms, skills labs and classroom environments by organizing, cleaning, and preparing materials and supplies

• Keep drawers and supply carts stocked

• Assist with model building and moulage

• Assist with item check in/check out to students and faculty

• Ensure simulation center is properly stocked with items such as gloves, paper towels, sanitizer, printer paper and ink

• Maintain organization of simulation center supplies, equipment, and storage areas 

• Perform light housekeeping in the simulation center

• Prepare laundry for pick up and restocks with clean items. 

• Perform regular cleaning and basic maintenance of simulators, trainers and equipment under the supervision of the simulation operations technicians

• Receive, unpack and stock simulation center supply deliveries

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Due to conflicts of interest, nursing majors are not eligible to apply.

• Current UCI student (work-study award preferred)

• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently 

• Organized and attention to detail, project and task follow through 

• Comfortable with MS Office 365 software (including Teams, Forms, Outlook) 

• Familiarity with medical supplies and equipment is desired but not required 

• Experience with inventory process and software is desired but not required 

• Availability to work up to 19 hours a week on campus, and occasional online meetings, depending on project needs

Physical Requirements

• Work is routinely performed in a health science simulation center.

• May be subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, and pulling.

• Occasional to routine lifting of objects up to 30 pounds.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

Working in a modern simulation center setting provides a worthwhile, professional experience for work-study students providing basic workplace proficiencies and preparedness for post-graduation employment. Students learn how to interpret, analyze, evaluate, and act on important information to provide high-quality support and customer service. The Simulation Center is an active, inter-professional educational environment in the Health Sciences, where student staff can develop critical thinking and interpersonal skills vital to their future careers. Additionally, they will develop familiarity with real-life healthcare settings working with state-of-the art equipment and technology commonly found in real-world healthcare settings.