Virtual Reality Lab Technician - Part-Time (Grant Funded)

Collin College; Pickering; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Collin College is seeking a part-time VR nursing simulation technician to manage, maintain, and operate VR-based training systems. You will work closely with faculty and IT to ensure hardware and software function reliably for skills labs, clinical simulations, and competency assessments.

The role is on-site, with responsibilities including equipment setup, troubleshooting, and assisting faculty in developing VR scenarios. A focus on safety, confidentiality, and documentation is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with VR hardware platforms and VR simulation software.
• Familiarity with healthcare or nursing environments preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical support skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and maintain VR headsets, controllers, sensors, and related hardware.
• Install, update, and troubleshoot VR software platforms and scenarios.
• Assist faculty in designing VR scenarios aligned with nursing curriculum objectives.
• Provide technical support to students and instructors during VR labs and assessments.
• Monitor equipment, perform routine maintenance, and coordinate repairs or vendor support.

Skills

VR hardware

Troubleshooting

Tech support

Clear communication

Inventory management

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in IT / Instructional Technology / Healthcare Simulation

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary Location:

2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, Texas, 75071

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Support the nursing program’s simulation and clinical education efforts by managing, maintaining, and operating VR-based training systems. Work closely with faculty, simulation lab staff, and IT to ensure VR hardware and software function reliably for skills labs, clinical simulations, and competency assessments.

This position is 100% grant-funded. Therefore, continuation of the position will be contingent upon continued external funding.

Required Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and maintain VR headsets, controllers, sensors, and related hardware used in nursing simulation labs
• Install, update, and troubleshoot VR software platforms and simulation scenario content
• Assist faculty in designing, building, or customizing VR simulation scenarios aligned with nursing curriculum objectives (e.g., patient assessment, medication administration, emergency response)
• Provide technical support to students and instructors during VR-based labs and assessments
• Monitor equipment performance, perform routine maintenance, and coordinate repairs or vendor support as needed
• Manage inventory of VR devices, accessories, and licenses
• Train faculty and staff on VR system use and best practices
• Ensure VR stations meet safety, sanitation, and accessibility standards
• Collect usage data and assist with evaluating the effectiveness of VR training tools
• Maintain documentation for equipment, software licenses, and troubleshooting procedures
• Stay current on emerging VR/AR technologies relevant to healthcare education
• Manage and maintain scheduling of student assignments and appointments.
• Management of the VR environment (Maintaining a quiet room, free of food and drinks, safe, professional, minimizing distractors, etc.)
• Maintain confidentiality and student privacy as required by department policy and procedure.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policy, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with VR hardware platforms (e.g., Meta Quest) and VR simulation software
• Familiarity with healthcare or nursing environments preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and technical support skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical faculty and students
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and inventory management skills
• Ability to multi-task

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, plus climbing and balancing. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Occasional physical effort required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate and a minimum of six (6) months related experience.

Preferred

Associate degree in Information Technology, Instructional Technology, Healthcare Simulation, or related field (or equivalent experience).

This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Compensation Type

Hourly

Employment Type

Part time

Compensation

$18.00

Hourly

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.