Simulation Technician

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Simulation Centers prepare health care learners for clinical practice through realistic experiences that build competence and confidence. The Simulation Technician will support nursing, paramedic and health sciences simulations, delivering life-like scenarios using robotic mannequins and a range of platforms in a safe environment.

The role involves prepping and disassembling equipment, ensuring realistic environments, and collaborating with faculty to refine scenarios

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Nursing or Paramedicine, or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of acute care clinical experience.
• Strong medical terminology knowledge and current simulation tools.
• Proficiency with electronic/digital medical equipment and troubleshooting.
• Ability to learn new applications and software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance for nursing, paramedic and health sciences simulations.
• Deliver high-fidelity scenarios using robotic mannequins and platforms for realistic learning.
• Prepare and dismantle simulation equipment, set up environments and props.
• Collaborate with faculty to input scenario data and maintain data integrity.
• Assist with virtual simulation requirements and explore new possibilities.
• Manage assets, oversee maintenance, and support procurement of supplies.
• Contribute to continuous improvements as part of the Simulation Learning Centre team.

Skills

Nursing degree

Acute care experience

Medical terminology

Simulation software knowledge

Technical troubleshooting

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organization skills

Teamwork

Initiative and independence

Education

Degree or diploma in Nursing and/or Paramedicine

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

The Simulation Centers prepare health care learners for clinical practice by building their competence and confidence through participation in realistic experiences. The centers create a wide variety of situations, which translate into better care for patients when students graduate and enter their chosen field.

The Simulation Technician will be responsible for duties such as:

1. 1. Offering technical assistance for simulations designed for nursing, paramedic, health sciences, and other various programs. This will require the technician to recall prior acute care experience and utilize lab checklist to create realistic scenarios for students.
2. 2. Delivery of high-fidelity scenarios using multiple technological platforms to provide students with life‑like learning experiences in a safe simulated environment, this includes working with robotic mannequins to provide vocal, audio and visual cues that are appropriate for the scenario.
3. 3. Preparation and disassembly of simulation equipment, encompassing both technical setup and physical arrangements: assembling mannikins or task trainers, preparing the simulation environment (beds, supplies, patient charts), ensuring correct props, etc…
4. 4. Partnering with faculty to input event scenarios’ data and maintain data integrity.
5. 5. Assist with faculty and learning technology experts to create and explore virtual simulation requirements and possibilities.
6. 6. Working alongside the Simulation Learning Centre Coordinator and Simulation Assistants to manage assets, oversee maintenance and repairs, and support procurement of supplies and equipment.
7. 7. Contribute as part of the Simulation Learning Centre team to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvements

Qualifications:

1. 1. Degree or diploma in Nursing; and/or certificate or diploma in Paramedicine; or an equivalent or relevant combination of education, training and experience.
2. 2. A minimum of two years of experience working in an acute care clinical setting.
3. 3. Strong understanding of medical terminology and current knowledge of procedures and consumable medical products used in healthcare and in simulation, including the operation of simulation software.
4. 4. Technical proficiency with electronic and digital medical equipment and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
5. 5. The ability to learn and utilize new applications and software platforms to enhance simulation experiences.
6. 6. Training or experience at the introductory level in the use of MS Office suite.
7. 7. Effective communication (listening, oral, written) skills.
8. 8. Strong organizational skills.
9. 9. Ability to work cooperatively within a team.
10. 10. Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.