Simulation Tech Educator

Job Description

Job Description

The Simulation Tech Educator provides technical and instructional support for simulation-based education by operating and maintaining simulation equipment, supporting scenario delivery, and facilitating approved educational activities within the positions qualifications and scope of practice.

What You'll Do

Set up, test, operate, and break down anatomic models, task trainers, computer-based simulations, virtual reality systems, high-fidelity patient simulators, and related instructional technology.

Operate simulation equipment during preprogrammed and real-time scenarios, making adjustments in collaboration with faculty and instructors.

Ensure simulation equipment, supplies, software, and instructional spaces are prepared and functioning before scheduled activities.

Clean, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and complete basic repairs of simulation equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and departmental procedures.

Provide technical assistance and training to faculty, instructors, staff, and learners regarding the proper use of simulators and related technology.

Maintain equipment manuals, technical documentation, maintenance records, and current knowledge of simulation equipment and operating requirements.

Support high-fidelity scenarios, procedural-skills training, standardized patient activities, embedded simulated participant roles, and departmental outreach events.

Facilitate approved simulation-based educational activities within the employees qualifications, competency, and professional scope of practice.

Collaborate with faculty and simulation staff to develop, test, modify, and improve scenarios and educational activities.

Assist with faculty development and the evaluation of emerging simulation technologies, teaching methods, and creative approaches to healthcare education.

Participate in technical, clinical, and simulation-based professional development as required.

Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

Associate degree in healthcare, simulation technology, education, information technology, audiovisual technology, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience in healthcare, medical education, simulation operations, instructional technology, audiovisual systems, or technical support preferred.

Experience operating, troubleshooting, or maintaining simulation equipment and related technology preferred; demonstrated ability and willingness to learn required.

Clinical education or direct patient-care experience preferred for responsibilities involving healthcare instruction.

Strong technical, instructional, communication, customer service, organization, analytical, and problem solving skills.

Ability to learn new hardware and software, explain technical information clearly, manage competing priorities, and work independently and collaboratively in a changing environment.

CMU is an AA/EO institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.