Nursing Simulation Lab Specialist - Education Tech

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Vacation time

Holidays

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Leadership development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a Nursing Simulation Technologist to support simulation and skills labs for nursing programs on campus. The role maintains equipment, programs simulator software, and provides technical support to instructors and students.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in healthcare, 1–2 years of simulation experience, and CHSOS certification within three years if not already certified. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of simulation/lab equipment and operation manuals.
• Programs simulator software to model simulator’s physiological response to instructor and/or scenario specifications.
• Operates a variety of computers and technical equipment pertaining to simulation scenarios.
• Operates and maintains audio-visual and debriefing systems.
• Supports faculty and students with virtual reality equipment and updates.
• Demonstrates proper techniques, use of tools, and equipment for students during simulation and skills lab exercises.
• Performs simulation demonstrations and provides orientation, assistance, training, and technical support to instructors on simulation and skills lab procedures, operation of equipment, and location and use of materials.
• Prepares and maintains simulation and skills lab equipment, manikins, media, audio/visual, computers, and materials related to learning.
• Develops, explains, and demonstrates instructional best practices for the use of the manikins and equipment to help elevate the simulation experiences of students and faculty.
• Assists in the development of simulation and skills laboratory manuals.
• Assists faculty in managing simulation and skills laboratory schedules.
• Provides technical support for task trainers and multimedia peripherals, including medication dispensing systems, vital sign monitors, IV pumps, beds/examination tables, headwalls, patient monitors, and other healthcare equipment.
• Provides theatrical production (costuming and moulage) for simulation scenarios as requested.
• Provides technical assistance, support and training to students, faculty, and staff in the use of simulation and skills lab equipment.
• Enforces the safety and security of the simulation and skills labs according to established procedures, policies, and laws.
• Ensures that simulation and skills laboratories and other assigned areas are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Maintains accurate and complete records and files, including materials and equipment inventories, warranty information, and maintenance records and schedules.
• Works closely with students, staff, and faculty to solve complex problems, assists in identifying support resources, and installs new software and equipment as appropriate.
• Provides recommendations on equipment, supplies and materials.
• Proctor exams as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Technical troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in healthcare

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Unitek Learning is seeking a Nursing Simulation Technologist to support simulation and skills labs for nursing programs on campus. The role maintains equipment, programs simulator software, and provides technical support to instructors and students.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in healthcare, 1–2 years of simulation experience, and CHSOS certification within three years if not already certified. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.