Nursing Simulation Technologist

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees is seeking a Nursing Simulation Technologist to operate, maintain, and prepare simulators and multimedia equipment for nursing education experiences.

You will program simulators, maintain facilities, set up labs, apply moulage, provide faculty support, implement scenarios, and ensure safety and lab policies are followed.

Qualifications

• Requires degree from an accredited clinical program; LPN/RN preferred.
• At least 3 years direct care and/or simulation experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set up simulation events with all supplies, equipment, and medications.
• Assist faculty during simulation activities and provide on-demand support during live sessions.
• Maintain inventory and lab environment; restore pre-scenario conditions after events.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

LPN or RN preferred

Tools

AV systems

Simulation software

Job description

Department

Nursing, Simulation and Clinical Innovation

Compensation: $24.24 to Negotiable Hourly

General Description/Primary Purpose

A Nursing Simulation Technologist operates, maintains, and prepares simulators, multimedia equipment, and supplies for nursing educational experiences. Key responsibilities include programming simulators, maintaining equipment and facilities, setting up simulation labs, applying moulage to create realistic effects, providing technical support to faculty, implementing scenarios, and ensuring lab policies and safety protocols are followed.

Job Functions

Simulation Support & Coordination

• Prepares set-up of simulation events including all supplies, equipment, and medications needed utilizing clinical knowledge.
• Assist faculty during simulation activities.
• Provides on-demand support and troubleshooting during live simulation sessions to minimize disruptions.
• Maintains supply inventory levels.
• Maintains the simulation lab environment, including restoring it to a pre-scenario condition after each event.

Technical Operations & Equipment Management

• Sets up, operates, and programs simulators and other medical equipment (e.g. IV pumps).
• Perform regular maintenance on simulation equipment.
• Operates Learning Management System as needed.

Collaboration & Program Support

• Works closely with the Manager of Simulation and other Simulation Team members to execute simulation schedules and activities.
• Assists with documentation of simulation activities as necessary.
• Stays current with simulation technology and best practices.

Marginal Functions

• Contributes to maintaining a positive, safe, and effective learning environment for students.

Required Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited clinical program (LPN or RN preferred) and at least 3 years direct care experience and/or simulation experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Flexibility to manage often-changing simulation event needs.

Preferred Experience

• With high-fidelity simulation manikins and AV systems.
• Familiarity with nursing or healthcare education environments.
• Ability to adapt to emerging simulation technologies.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

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