Onsite Simulation Technician - Salt Lake City, UT - Part Time

Primary 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.
• Aids in lab supplies inventory using a simulation center management application.
• Orients students and faculty to simulation lab.
• Maintains currency in field.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 fast paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working in 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.
• 3 years of professional work experience is preferred.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

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