Simulation and Technology Specialist

Position Summary

The SimulationOperations Specialist manages daily operations preparation maintenance and technical support for simulation technologies learning environments and nursing skills laboratories within the School of Nursing1s Center for Caring with Technology.

The Specialist serves as the primary operational and technical resource for healthcare simulation supportingfaculty staff and students in simulation based teaching learning and assessmentactivities. Responsibilities include operating and programming simulators; managing audiovisual and debriefing technologies; maintaining equipment; managing inventory; supporting procurement; coordinating with vendors; and supporting simulation technology infrastructure.

The Specialist provides technical support for specialized simulation equipment and systems not routinely supported by University Information Technology and collaborates with University IT when responsibilities overlap. Working closely with faculty and staff the Specialist helps e11sure that simulation environments are reliable safe and prepared to support high quality educational experiences.

1. Essential Function

Simulation Operations

• Prepare operate program and troubleshoot low medium and high fidelity simulators and task trainers.
• Coordinate simulation room setup scenario preparation moulage equipment staging and post simulation reset.
• Conduct pre-simulation equipment checks and technical testing to verify simulator functionality

scenario programming and audiovisual readiness.

• Provide operational support during simulation activities and educational events.
• Support simulation-based evaluations competency validation and skills assessments.
• Maintain simulator readiness and operational reliability.
• Administer and maintain the SimCapture simulation management system and its associated hardware audiovisual recording and control technologies.
• Simulation Technology
• Administer and support simulation software platforms including LLEAP SimCapture and related systems.
• Manage audiovisual recording observation and debriefing technologies.
• Troubleshoot simulation hardware software networking and connectivity issues.
• Support simulator networking infrastructure including dedicated simulation networks and wireless connectivity.
• Coordinate firmware software and simulator updates.
• Collaborate with University Information Technology to address network connectivity cybersecurity system compatibility and other technical issues affecting specialized simulation equipment.
• Center for Caring with Technology Operations
• Maintain nursing simulation equipment and other educational resources.
• Monitor inventory and supply levels.
• Track equipment maintenance repairs and replacement planning.
• Coordinate simulation space readiness.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and coordinate preventive maintenance to promote safe and reliable operation.
• Maintain organized and functional simulation and nursing skills laboratory environments.
• Identify equipment and supply needs to support instructional activities and long-term replacement planning.

Procurement and Vendor Manageme nt

• Obtain equipmentquotesandproductinformation.
• Coordinatepurchasingwarranty support repairs and service agreements.
• Serve as primary point of contact with simulationvendorsand manufacturers.
• Support implementation of grant-funded equipment and technology purchases.

Faculty and Educational Support

• Trainandsupport faculty and staff in the use of simulation technologies.
• Provideconsultationregardingsimulationcapabilities and technical requirements.
• Collaborate withfaculty toidentifytechnicalcapabilities andoperational requirements thatsupp01t simulation-basedteachinglearningand assessment.
• Contribute technicalexpertiseoperational data and documentation to the developmentof

grantproposals accreditation activities programassessment andcontinuous qualityimprovementinitiatives.

• Provide recommendations regarding equipment replacement technology upgrades and anticipated maintenance and procurement needs.
• Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain inventories maintenance records and operational documentation.
• Track software licenses warranties and service agreements.
• Assist with grant reporting accreditation documentation and program assessment activities.

  Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications
    Bachelors degree required; an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
    Experience in healthcare simulation laboratory operations educational technology healthcare equipment or a related technical field.
    Demonstrated technical troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills
    Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with faculty staff and students.

  • Preferred Qualifications:
    Experience with healthcare simulation technologies including LLEAP SimCaprure or comparable systems.
    Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certification or willingness to obtain certification.
    Familiarity with simulation pedagogy clinical education and simulation-based assessment.
    Experience with equipment procurement vendor coordination and grant-funded technology initiatives.
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    Knowledge of healthcare simulation operations technologies and best practices.
    Proficiency in simulator programming audiovisual systems and technical troubleshooting.
    Ability to independently manage simulation operatioi1S equipment rnah1tenance inventory and technology resources.
    Strong organizational problem-solving and project coordination skills.
    Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty staff students and vendors and communicate technical infotmation clearly.
    Understanding of simulation standards learner confidentiality and safe learning environments.
    Ability to manage competing priorities and support continuous quality improvement

• Working Conditions

  Work is performed primarily in simulation and nursing skills laboratories and office environments. The position requires standing walking bending and moving or positioning simulation equipment manikins and supplies with assistance as needed. Regular interaction with faculty staff and students

Required Experience:

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