Simulation Technologist

About the role

This role supports simulation and skills labs for all nursing programs at their assigned campus within the Unitek family of colleges.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of simulation/lab equipment and operation manuals.
• Programs simulator software to model simulator’s physiological response to instructor and/or scenario specifications.
• Operates a variety of computers and technical equipment pertaining to simulation scenarios.
• Operates and maintains audio-visual and debriefing systems.
• Supports faculty and students with virtual reality equipment and updates.
• Demonstrates proper techniques, use of tools, and equipment for students during simulation and skills lab exercises.
• Performs simulation demonstrations and provides orientation, assistance, training, and technical support to instructors on simulation and skills lab procedures, operation of equipment, and location and use of materials.
• Prepares and maintains simulation and skills lab equipment, manikins, media, audio/visual, computers, and materials related to learning.
• Develops, explains, and demonstrates instructional best practices for the use of the manikins and equipment to help elevate the simulation experiences of students and faculty.
• Assists in the development of simulation and skills laboratory manuals.
• Assists faculty in managing simulation and skills laboratory schedules.
• Provides technical support for task trainers and multimedia peripherals, including:- Medication dispensing systems. Vital sign monitors. IV pumps and feeding pumps. Beds/examination tables, headwalls, patient monitors, and other healthcare equipment.
• Provides theatrical production (costuming and moulage) for simulation scenarios as requested.
• Provides technical assistance, support and training to students, faculty, and staff in the use of simulation and skills lab equipment.
• Enforces the safety and security of the simulation and skills labs according to established procedures, policies, and laws.
• Ensures that simulation and skills laboratories and other assigned areas are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Maintains accurate and complete records and files, including materials and equipment inventories, warranty information, and maintenance records and schedules.
• Works closely with students, staff, and faculty to solve complex problems, assists in identifying support resources, and installs new software and equipment as appropriate.
• Provides recommendations on equipment, supplies and materials.
• Proctor exams as needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (AD) in healthcare field preferred: paramedic, medic, EMT, emergency tech, CNA, or hospital technician required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of simulation experience working with simulation in an educational institution or equivalent setting preferred.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist® (CHSOS®) preferred (required to obtain within three years on job, if not certified upon hire).
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a dynamic environment based on changing policies, procedures and clinical needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy/physiology preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (AD) in healthcare field preferred: paramedic, medic, EMT, emergency tech, CNA, or hospital technician required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of simulation experience working with simulation in an educational institution or equivalent setting preferred.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist® (CHSOS®) preferred (required to obtain within three years on job, if not certified upon hire).
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a dynamic environment based on changing policies, procedures and clinical needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy/physiology preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Lifetime tuition assistance and forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program

Pay

$33-$42/hr*

Schedule

Evenings/Weekends*