Health Sciences Simulation Technician: Clinical Lab Support

CP11 University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire in Durham offers a part-time adjunct role in the Health Sciences Simulation Center to support faculty and students in delivering quality simulated learning experiences. You will boot up and operate simulators, prepare labs, and maintain equipment under nursing faculty supervision.

The position provides hands-on technical support for simulators, VR software, manikins, and debriefing systems, while ensuring safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy/physiology concepts.
• Effective communication and teamwork with faculty, staff, and students.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and methods.

Responsibilities

• Boot up and shut down simulators, prepare and break down task trainers, simulation rooms and other equipment/props for simulation or skills lab sessions.
• Operate a variety of computers and technical simulation equipment pertaining to simulation scenarios, including virtual reality software and equipment.
• Control simulator software to model simulator’s physiological response to instructor and/or scenario specifications.
• Operate and maintain audio-visual and debriefing systems during simulations.
• Reset rooms in between sessions (restock, replenish supplies as needed).
• Maintain current knowledge of simulation/lab equipment and operation manuals.
• Clean equipment as needed (manikin, task trainers).
• Assist in development, and demonstration of instructional best practices for the use of the manikins and equipment to help elevate the simulation experiences of students and faculty.
• Provide technical support for task trainers and multimedia peripherals, including: vital sign monitors; IV pumps and feeding pumps; and beds/examination tables, headwalls, patient monitors, and other healthcare equipment.
• Provide theatrical production (costuming and moulage) for simulation scenarios as requested.
• Provide technical assistance and support to students, faculty, and staff in the use of simulation and skills lab equipment and software.
• Enforce the safety and security of the simulation and skills labs according to established procedures, policies, and laws.
• Ensure that simulation and skills laboratories and other assigned areas are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

The University of New Hampshire in Durham offers a part-time adjunct role in the Health Sciences Simulation Center to support faculty and students in delivering quality simulated learning experiences. You will boot up and operate simulators, prepare labs, and maintain equipment under nursing faculty supervision.

The position provides hands-on technical support for simulators, VR software, manikins, and debriefing systems, while ensuring safety and cleanliness.