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Title: Temporary Hourly: Health Science Simulation 

Position Type: Temp Hourly

College: Pikes Peak State College

Location: Colorado Springs

Salary Range: $19.00-24.00

Who We Are:

Pikes Peak State College is the largest and most diverse college in the Pikes Peak region, serving students with a wide range of goals, experiences, and responsibilities. Our students include recent high school graduates, working adults, military-affiliated students, parents, first-generation students, career changers, transfer students, and lifelong learners.
Our mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all, with a focus on student success and community needs. We fulfill that mission by creating affordable, flexible, and accessible pathways that help students transfer to four-year institutions, enter the workforce, advance their careers, and build better futures close to home.
As the needs of our students, employers, and communities continue to evolve, so do we. PPSC embraces innovation that is human-centered, ethical, and focused on student learning. Through strong workforce partnerships and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, we prepare students not only for today's opportunities, but for what's next.
We're looking for people who are passionate about access, collaboration, innovation, and student success. Whether you work in the classroom or behind the scenes, your contributions help create opportunities that change lives. At PPSC, our vision is simple: Students Succeed at PPSC.

Job Summary:

This position supports daily lab operations by helping set up, maintain, and pack away equipment for training exercises. Working under the guidance of the Lab Coordinator, this role provides basic technical support and assists with general administrative tasks for the Health Sciences Division.
This position is temporary part-time, not to exceed 28 hours per week.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist with quickly restarting a lagging software program or manually input vital signs to keep a student's session running smoothly.
Assist with determining if a broken mannequin part can be fixed using basic tools or if the problem needs to be reported to the Director.
Assist with choosing which expired clinical items are safe to reuse for student practice to save department budget.
Assist with selecting the right combination of basic ingredients (like food coloring or makeup) to safely create realistic wounds without staining expensive equipment.
Assist in deciding where to place standard props or medical charts in the room so the setup matches the instructor's lesson plan.
Assist with deciding when to step in and gently correct a student who is using a piece of equipment incorrectly.
Assist with explaining a technical feature in plain, simple terms to a faculty member who is new to the lab.
Assist with cleaning up a morning lab and setting up an afternoon lab to meet strict deadlines.
Assist lab supervisor with inventory shortages and notify lab coordinators before an upcoming class.

Competencies/KSAs:

Prepares, maintains, and packs away simulation equipment under direct guidance.
Utilizes standard computer software to assist with data entry and collection.
Organizes laboratory materials to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.
Provides basic administrative support to help meet Health Sciences division goals.
Works closely with colleagues and faculty to foster a positive training environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completed High School Diploma or completed GED ($19 per hour)
Completed associate degree ($21 per hour)
Completed associate degree and preferred qualifications ($22.50 per hour)
Completed bachelor degree ($23 per hour)
Completed bachelors degree and preferred qualifications ($24 per hour)
Capable of safely lifting and moving up to 50 pounds regularly.
Experience learning and troubleshooting everyday technology and medical equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience to simulation labs or healthcare environments.
Readiness to learn simulation tools (like Sim Capture, Laerdal, or CAE) and standard audio-visual equipment.
CHSOS certification.
Two years of experience or certification in related fields, including:
EMT, LPN, MA, CNA, or Surgical Technologist roles.
Information technology, AV support, or equipment troubleshooting backgrounds.

Selection Process:

Applications are accepted until position is filled. This is a temporary part-time hourly position, not to exceed 28 hours per week.
Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.  
Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.
Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions: 

Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:
Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.