Onsite Nursing Lab Simulation Technician - Kansas City, MO - Part Time

This position is located on-site in the WGU Clinical Learning & Simulation Center in Kansas City, MO. This role requires working 2 shifts per month during lab operation hours, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.

About the role

The Simulation Technician Specialist 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. This role manages simulation lab supplies, performs pre-simulation, simulation, and post-simulation activities, and is responsible for the technical setup, operation, maintenance, and support of simulation equipment. Additionally, this role provides administrative support and coordination for the department and lab site, ensuring efficient operation and positive working relationships throughout WGU.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a professional role model for students in dress, communication, deportment, problem solving, care delivery, and patient advocacy.
• 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 the simulation lab.
• Maintains currency in the field.
• Assesses and communicates supply needs to Supervisor, Lab Faculty.
• Pre-simulation Activities:
  • Program patient scenarios and set up 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.
• Simulation Activities:
  • Pre-brief students, staff, and faculty on the 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 the learning lab experience.
  • Provide theatrical support (including moulage and voice-over) to create realism.
• 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.

Qualifications

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.

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.
• Health care and computers/technology experience.
• Experience in simulation-based education.

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

This is a part-time, intermittent position requiring 2 shifts per month during lab operation hours, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Early mornings and late evenings may occasionally be required.

Benefits

This part-time, intermittent position (classified to work less than 30 standard weekly hours) may be eligible for:

• Mental healthcare
• Retirement savings plan
• Wellbeing program
• Prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time