Medical Simulation Technician

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, Delaware, seeks a Medical Simulation Technician for a 30-hour-per-week schedule. The role involves operating and maintaining simulation equipment, assisting with moulage, and supporting educational courses in a hospital-based simulation center.

The candidate should have an associate degree and at least one year of healthcare experience, with BLS instructor certification required on hire.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
• BLS Instructor certification through AHA required upon hire.
• NREMT‑B certification preferred.
• PALS Instructor certification preferred.
• ACLS Instructor certification preferred.
• CHSOS certification preferred.
• IT background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain simulation-based technologies and related equipment to support simulation activities.
• Assist with role playing and moulage applications.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and generate reports as requested.
• Engage in educational endeavors supporting NICE’s mission and operations, including instruction of AHA and other courses.
• Maintain current knowledge of simulation technologies and best practices.
• Provide training and technical support to NICE team members and faculty in using simulation equipment and technology.
• Monitor cost-effective use of material resources and recommend purchases as needed.
• Facilitate preventive maintenance and coordinate with manufacturers to minimize downtime.
• Support community outreach through tours, recruitment efforts, PR activities, and education initiatives.

Skills

Medical terminology

BLS Instructor

NREMT‑B

PALS Instructor

ACLS Instructor

CHSOS

IT background

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Medical Simulation Technician to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware. This position is 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain simulation-based technologies, computers, audiovisual systems, and related equipment to support simulation-based activities and ensure reliable performance.
• Assist with role playing and moulage applications.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment needed for simulation and generate inventory and utilization reports as requested.
• Engage in educational endeavors that support NICE’s mission and operations, including instruction of American Heart Association (AHA) and other simulation-based courses as appropriate.
• Maintain current knowledge of simulation technologies, best practices, and emerging trends to support continuous improvement of simulation programs.
• Provide training and technical support to NICE team members, faculty, and other stakeholders in the effective use of simulation equipment and technology.
• Monitor cost-effective use of material resources and recommend purchases of simulation equipment and supplies.
• Facilitate preventive maintenance of equipment according to manufacturers' recommendations. Monitor scheduled maintenance to ensure that equipment is operational. Work with manufacturers or vendors to correct equipment deficiencies to minimize downtime.
• Support community outreach initiatives by participating in tours of the simulation center, assisting with recruitment efforts, participating in public relations activities, and contributing to community-based educational activities.

Requirements

• Associate degree is required.
• Minimum one year of healthcare experience/medical background is required.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor certification through the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Basic (NREMT‑B) certification is preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor certified is preferred.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor certified is preferred.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) is preferred.
• IT background is preferred.