Medical Simulation Specialist — Lead Lifelike Training Tech

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Medical Simulation Specialist in Edinburg to manage day-to-day operation of high- and low-fidelity simulators and multimedia equipment for learners ranging from high school students to practicing physicians.

The role includes programming realistic clinical scenarios, maintaining equipment, providing faculty and student instruction, troubleshooting, and ensuring a safe, optimal learning environment in the simulation center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university.
• 1 year of experience operating and maintaining complex medical simulators and multimedia equipment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operation and setups of medical simulators and multimedia equipment.
• Operates simulation computer/AV technology and related software.
• Instructs faculty and students on simulator use and equipment.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and provides technical support.
• Transforms medical case scenarios into realistic simulations via programming.
• Maintains inventory and coordinates supply orders for courses.
• Researches emerging technologies for classroom and simulation center use.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and optimal learning environment in the simulation center.
• Supports daily operations and tours of the simulation hospital.

Skills

Medical simulators

Multimedia equipment

Audio-visual tech

Tech support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Health Science/Instructional Design

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Medical Simulation Specialist in Edinburg to manage day-to-day operation of high- and low-fidelity simulators and multimedia equipment for learners ranging from high school students to practicing physicians.

The role includes programming realistic clinical scenarios, maintaining equipment, providing faculty and student instruction, troubleshooting, and ensuring a safe, optimal learning environment in the simulation center.