Simulation Technician II

• Maintaining the simulation, lab, and experiential learning spaces
• Running high-fidelity human patient simulators
• Overseeing standardized patients
• Assisting with VR simulations
• Coordinating key support functions for the daily operation of the simulation, skills lab, and experiential leaning areas
• Supporting faculty during simulation and lab sessions
• Assisting as directed with simulation support in collaboration with SMD and Dept of Anesthesiology
• Assists team members and supports instructors during course activities
• Provides on-site preparation and assistance to Standardized Patients during simulation events and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations
• Coordinates lab equipment and activities, ensuring smooth setup and takedown of medical equipment and supplies
• Assists students and faculty with virtual reality simulations
• Prepares simulation scenario supplies, props, and room equipment
• Responsible for startup and shutdown of simulation equipment, including adding and removing moulage to manikins
• Operates high-fidelity human patient simulators using formalized scripting and cues
• Oversees recording of simulation events and troubleshoots technical issues
• Provides technical support and consultation to faculty for patient simulators, associated computers, software, and medical technology
• Ensures safe use of equipment by students, educators, and external users
• Demonstrates proper operation of simulation equipment and technology
• Provides technical assistance before, during, and after labs
• Maintains a simulation scenario case library
• Ensures all resources, inventory, and setups are optimized for effective simulation experiences
• Keeps rooms fully stocked with supplies
• Set-up, take-down and re-stocking of skills lab
• Maintaining skills lab equipment
• Supporting students and lab faculty as needed with any supplies or set-ups

• Associate's degree in Audio-Visual Technology or technical or health-related field
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage details
• 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in using information technology
• Prior experience working in simulation, an academic or healthcare environment, and experience working with medical equipment preferred
• Manage time and multiple projects in a complex environment with a positive and creative attitude
• Close attention to detail, ability to meet inflexible deadlines, remain calm during difficult situations, work under pressure, and work with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrate a willingness to work cooperatively in an evolving technological environment
• Work harmoniously with co-workers, customers, and others by sharing ideas and resources willingly and constructively
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with academic and technical colleagues
• Display flexibility, initiative, persistence, creativity, and ingenuity
• Embrace continuous learning as essential to personal and organizational success
• Problem solving skills in a dynamic environment
• Must be able to work flexible hours dependent upon departmental schedule and needs

Prior experience working in simulation, an academic or healthcare environment, and experience working with medical equipment