Simulation Technician

Simulation & Clinical Skills Center Technical Support

This position provides technical, laboratory, and educational support for all simulation operations in the Simulation & Clinical Skills Center to ensure the goals and objectives and the mission of the Center is achieved. This position sets up and breaks down all simulation activities. This person must have comprehensive knowledge of the technology, simulators, and audiovisual systems within the Center's purview. This position will work nights and weekends. Incumbent in this position must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. The position reports to the Center's Director and Medical Director.

Internal contacts include administrators, faculty, students, and staff of the department and University. External contacts include vendors, visitors and the general public.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Simulation Courses
• Procedural and Technical Skills Courses
• Research Initiatives
• Education and Training
• Technical Responsibilities
• Administrative
• Professional Development

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrate effective positive communication skills in a positive and productive manner with faculty, students and other users of the Center.
• Demonstrate effective coordination, prioritization and planning skills.
• Demonstrate leadership and professionalism.
• Demonstrate effective problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task at an extremely high level.
• Demonstrate the ability to exercise discretion and ensure a high-level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrate the ability to use sound independent judgment
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students, and the general public.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Technology or Engineering. Certification in Laboratory Science. A minimum of five years work in related field experience. Experience in an academic, healthcare, or simulation learning environment preferred. Experience with the tools used in making minor electronic and/or mechanical repairs, e.g., soldering gun/iron, wire strippers, multi-meters, etc. Experience with or knowledge of advanced audio/video recording systems. Working knowledge of and proficiency in computers, application software, operating systems and information technology (IT) equipment. Experience with or willingness to learn Laerdal, METI, Gaumard, Harvey and other simulation systems and equipment. Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

Expected Pay Range: $28/hr - $31.25/hr