Simulation Center Technician

Simulation Center Technician

Required qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a combination of healthcare experience or experience in the operation and maintenance of audio/visual systems and computer networks totaling four (4) years full-time may be considered. Experience in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of computer hardware and software. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in biomedical technology field, computer science or health related field. Certification in BLS, ACLS, or PALS. Experience in the operation and maintenance of medical simulation equipment/ medical simulation lab environment. Experience in video production (filming, editing, and transcoding). Experience in an academic/training environment and/or healthcare related experience.

Brief Description of Duties: The Simulation Center Technician will be responsible for the hands-on management of a medical simulation training center including all medical simulation equipment, audiovisual systems, and computer networks that comprise this state-of-the-art medical simulation facility (Clinical Simulation (CSC) and Surgical Skills Centers (SSC)). These responsibilities include: the operation and maintenance of all medical simulation equipment, e.g. robotic simulators and peripheral equipment; the operation and maintenance of all audiovisual systems within the facility and remote sites; the operation and maintenance of a Windows based network environment including network hardware such as servers, workstations, peripherals, cable infrastructure and backup systems, as well as software such as specialized simulation training software and standard office productivity software; working with administration in technical design, policy, planning, and support; and assisting with technical training programs and conducting training of Centers' staff and participants in the use of all technical equipment.

The Simulation Center Technician must have the ability to solve problems by formulating solutions. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role. Responsibilities listed above are in technical areas of medical simulation equipment, audiovisual systems, and computer networks.