Onsite Nursing Lab Simulation Technician - Indianapolis, IN - Part Time

This position is located on-site in the WGU Clinical Learning & Simulation Center in Indianapolis, IN. This position will be required to work 2 shifts per month (Tuesday - Thursday) during hours of operation 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.

About the Role

The Simulation Technician works with the Learning Lab Instructor to facilitate high-fidelity simulation scenarios using patient manikins for nursing students at all levels of learning in on-site Learning Labs. Responsible for the technical setup, operation, maintenance, and support of simulation equipment used in training and education. This position reports to the Supervisor, Lab Faculty.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a professional role model for students in dress, communication, deportment, problem solving, care delivery, and patient advocacy to facilitate student's socialization into the profession.
• Demonstrates understanding of and participates in implementation of the philosophy and goals of the nursing program.
• Gives and accepts feedback on simulation program initiatives to obtain desired outcomes.
• Supports daily operations of the learning lab.
• Assists with lab supplies inventory using a simulation center management application.
• Orients students and faculty to simulation lab.
• Maintains currency in field.
• Assesses and communicates supply needs to Supervisor, Lab Faculty.
• Performs Pre-simulation Activities:
  • Program patient scenarios and setup control room for simulation activity.
  • Prepare scenario props and create scenario moulage.
  • Set up simulation room for simulation scenarios.
  • Assemble pre-simulation learning materials.
  • Set up recording in simulation center management application.
• Performs Simulation Activities:
  • Pre-brief students, staff, and faculty to simulation environment.
  • Operate simulation console and software.
  • Operate instructional media equipment such as video cameras and audio-visual (AV) distribution.
  • Manipulate simulator during scenario.
  • Record simulation activities in simulation center management application.
  • Assist faculty in monitoring students' safety in learning lab experience.
  • Provide theatrical support (including moulage and voice over) to create realism.
• Performs Post-simulation Activities:
  • Assist faculty in operating debriefing equipment.
  • Provide feedback for improving simulation experience.
  • Return simulation room to pre-scenario condition.
  • Retrieve non-consumable supplies, repackage, and return to assigned location.
  • Ensure simulation activity recording files are available to faculty for education and training during debrief session.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalency is required.

Experience

• 3 years of professional work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational or technical education in addition to prior work experience is preferred.
• Health care and computers/technology experience is preferred.
• Experience in simulation-based education is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of standards and processes within a narrow scope of work.
• Ability to work with computers (PC or MAC experience required).
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with a simulation center management application.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (early mornings, late evenings may be required).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working in a simulation lab with manikins.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to think logically and follow directions.
• Creativity and flexibility in designing innovative approaches to solving problems.
• Commitment to utilizing simulation methodology in learning and its ability to transform nursing education.
• Comfortable with technology, willing to learn.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Schedule

Part-time, intermittent position (classified to work less than 30 standard weekly hours). Required to work 2 shifts per month (Tuesday - Thursday) during hours of operation 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Benefits

• Eligible for mental healthcare.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Wellbeing program.
• Prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time.