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PT LAB ASSISTANT-SIMLIFE CENTER (Pool)

Mission Statement

Midland College serves West Texas through exemplary teaching and dedicated public service. We prepare and inspire diverse students to start, strive and succeed. We strengthen community through educational leadership and collaboration. Midland College provides quality programs and courses, relevant workforce development and continuing education, valuable personal enrichment and cultural experiences, and community and student-centered services.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title PT LAB ASSISTANT-SIMLIFE CENTER (Pool)
Position Status Part Time
Classification Title Part-Time Lab Assistant-Up to 19 hpw
Work Location Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX
Job Summary
The Lab Assistant will operate and maintain equipment in the SimLife Center. The Lab Assistant will operate the high-fidelity manikins while students participate in simulated encounters.
Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Computer literacy to include knowledge of the Internet and Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in the English language
  • Willingness to participate in student learning
  • Ability to lift or move equipment weighing up to 45 pounds
Preferred Qualifications
  • Coursework and experience working in a health sciences field
  • Knowledge of audio-visual media and computer networking
Essential Functions
  • Operate the high-fidelity manikins, laptop, and audio/visual equipment necessary to put participants through a simulated encounter in the Sim Life Center
  • Clean, maintain, position, and moulage the equipment used in the SimLife Center
  • Prepare the labs/rooms for simulated encounters
  • Clean the lab/rooms after simulated encounters
  • Moulage manikins according to needs in the simulated encounters
  • Participate in simulated encounters playing “roles” in simulated encounters
  • Organize and maintain the SimLife Center storeroom, equipment, and inventory
  • Give High Fidelity Tours and simple tours of the SimLife Center
  • Other duties as assigned by the administration or SimLife manager
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
  • Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
  • The person in this position needs to move to other locations on campus occasionally
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Use of manual dexterity
  • Frequently moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces
  • The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
  • The ability to observe details at a close range
  • Frequently moves boxes or equipment weighing up to 45 pounds
  • Ability to work with gloves, dress manikins, and move simulation medical equipment throughout the SimLife Center
  • Fast-paced, high-stress, high-tech touch simulated health care facility where people will be affected by the reality of the experiences
Security Sensitivity
All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Min Salary $11.00 per hour
Max Salary $15.50 per hour
Pay Statement Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P01132S2016
Open Date 08/11/2023
Position Available Immediately
Special Instructions to Applicants
All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application.

If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.
EEO Statement
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Why do you want to work for Midland College?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * From the list below, please indicate how you first learned about this employment opportunity?
    • AcademicJobsToday.com
    • AdjunctProfessorJobs.com
    • AllHigherEd.com
    • Careerbuilder.com
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • CommunityCollegeJobs.com
    • Craigslist
    • FacultyJobs.net
    • Glassdoor.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • MC Employee
    • MC Human Resources Office
    • MC Website
    • Newspaper
    • Snagajob.com
    • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
    • Television
    • Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
    • ZipRecruiter.com
    • Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Letter of Recommendation 1
  3. Letter of Recommendation 2
  4. Letter of Recommendation 3