Healthcare Simulation Technician & Lab Assistant

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking a part-time Simulation Technician and Lab Assistant to support the daily operations of the simulation and skills laboratories on the Dahlonega and Cumming campuses.

The role includes handling simulation technology, audiovisual equipment, patient simulators, medical devices, inventory management, and lab setup to ensure a realistic learning environment for healthcare education.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree or coursework in healthcare-related field preferred.
• Experience with patient simulators, audiovisual systems, or healthcare equipment preferred.
• Experience in healthcare simulation center strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new simulation technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of simulation technology, including audiovisual equipment, patient simulators, task trainers, and medical equipment.
• Prepare, set up, and break down equipment, supplies, and simulation environments for simulation activities and skills labs. Support faculty and staff during simulation sessions and laboratory activities as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels of simulation and lab supplies and communicate inventory needs to the Lab Coordinator and Simulation Coordinator.
• Assist with organization, stocking, cleaning, and routine maintenance of simulation and laboratory equipment. Ensure simulation spaces remain clean, organized, and prepared for instructional use.
• Help maintain consistency and functionality across simulation and skills lab environments.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying equipment or operational issues and reporting concerns appropriately.
• Follow safety procedures and departmental guidelines related to equipment and laboratory operations.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Troubleshooting

Technology aptitude

Independence

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare-related degree or coursework

Tools

AV equipment

Patient simulators

Lab equipment

Job description

The University of North Georgia is seeking a part-time Simulation Technician and Lab Assistant to support the daily operations of the simulation and skills laboratories on the Dahlonega and Cumming campuses.

The role includes handling simulation technology, audiovisual equipment, patient simulators, medical devices, inventory management, and lab setup to ensure a realistic learning environment for healthcare education.