Simulation Technology Specialist

About the Role

The Simulation Technology Specialist sets up, operates, and manipulates patient care simulators, multimedia, computer, and related equipment needed for simulating medical conditions and responses used in nursing courses.

Responsibilities

• Supports simulation operations in accordance with International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning’s Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with institutional, accreditation, and regulatory standards related to simulation laboratory operations.
• Ensures student compliance with lab policies, procedures, and safety precautions.
• Restores laboratory to pre-scenario conditions.
• Maintains accurate patient charts and a variety of records related to simulation lab operations and equipment.
• Maintains laboratory schedule, attendance records, and tracks laboratory usage.
• Programs patient care simulators, prepares scenario props, and creates scenario moulage to model physiological responses to clinical and skill objectives identified by faculty.
• Sets up, operates, and manipulates patient care simulators and related media and computer equipment.
• Assists instructors with the implementation of virtual clinical medical scenarios.
• Explains to students the use of patient care simulators and related media and computer equipment.
• Supports faculty in simulation recording, playback, and debriefing technology.
• Supports operation of simulation capture systems, virtual simulation platforms, and learning technologies.
• Operates instructional media equipment such as video cameras, multi-media computer systems, and audio and video distribution systems.
• Receives, sets up, and tests new simulators and related multi-media and computer equipment.
• Provides technical recommendations for simulation improvements.
• Assists in the research of purchasing options for lab equipment and software.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repair of simulation, media, and computer equipment in the lab.
• Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and arranges for repair.
• Arranges for general maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment facilities.
• Troubleshoots patient care simulator, multi-media, and computer equipment problems.
• Orders, maintains, and provides security for supplies, materials, and equipment in the laboratory.
• Stores, discards, and rotates supplies and materials according to procedures.
• Manages lab inventories and supply management.
• Assists faculty and staff in the use of simulation technologies and related instructional equipment.
• Maintains utilization and operational data related to simulation activities and equipment performance.
• Works collaboratively with nursing faculty and students to support simulation-based learning activities.
• Gives clear and concise instructions related to simulation operations and equipment usage.
• Learns the characteristics of new equipment and updates skills to adapt to changing technology.
• Supports implementation of new simulation technologies and learning platforms.

Requirements

• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year of full-time experience in the programming, operation, and maintenance of simulation-based medical learning systems, or successful completion of a patient care simulator training program and one year of full-time experience in direct patient care, or current valid certification in a health-related field and one year of full-time experience in direct patient care.
• Training and/or experience with patient simulation equipment and related multi-media equipment is desirable.

Knowledge

• Patient care simulation technologies and applications.
• Medical terminology and basic anatomy and physiology.
• Simulation technologies, AV systems, learning technologies, and healthcare training software.
• Technical principles related to simulator hardware, software, and integrated simulation systems.
• Specialized computer software used in nursing and allied health professions.
• New developments in the field of human patient simulation learning.
• Standard computer software applications.
• Basic inventory and material storage procedures.
• Recordkeeping procedures.

Skills

• Set up and operation of patient care simulation and related multi-media and computer equipment.

Abilities

• Utilize problem-solving skills to resolve issues related to patient care simulation scenarios.
• Troubleshoot patient care simulator, multi-media, and computer equipment problems.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with nursing faculty and students.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Take initiative and work independently.
• Meet schedules and deadlines.
• Give clear and concise instructions.
• Keep accurate and precise records.
• Learn the characteristics of new equipment and update skills to adapt to changing technology.

Competencies

• Adaptability: Responds to change with a willingness and ability to learn new ways of working. Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands.
• Communication: Develops and delivers communication that conveys a clear understanding of unique audience needs. Listens actively and allows others to make their point.
• Integrity & Ethics: Demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of organizational trust. Follows through on commitments, accepts ownership of mistakes, and treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support: Supports organizational goals and values. Prioritizes tasks based on urgency and aligns efforts with institutional needs. Fosters collaboration and teamwork.
• Professionalism: Approaches others tactfully; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect regardless of status; accepts responsibility for actions.
• Job Technical Skills: Possesses and demonstrates sufficient job skills and knowledge to perform competently in day-to-day situations.
• Time Management: Prioritizes tasks and manages time to meet deadlines; prevents or manages interruptions effectively.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information; develops alternative solutions; uses reason in group problem-solving.
• Initiative: Takes on new opportunities and challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm. Seeks productive ways to make an impact.
• Deliver Results: Consistently achieves results within timelines and shows resilience when faced with obstacles.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.