Nursing Simulation Technologist- Full Time

Unitek Learning; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision starting 1

Vacation and holidays

401K with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Tuition assistance

Career development and training

Job summary

Unitek Learning seeks a Simulation & Lab Support Technician to maintain and operate simulation and skills lab equipment for nursing programs. The role entails keeping equipment manuals current, programming simulators, and supporting faculty and students with VR and audiovisual tools.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of simulation experience in an educational setting, strong problem solving, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in healthcare field preferred; paramedic/EMT/hospital tech considered.
• 1-2 years of simulation experience in education setting preferred.
• CHSOS certification preferred (required to obtain within 3 years if not certified on hire).
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking; capable of multitasking.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing policies and clinical needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of simulation/lab equipment and operation manuals.
• Program simulator software to model physiological responses per instructor specs.
• Operate and maintain audiovisual and debriefing systems.
• Support faculty and students with VR equipment and updates.
• Provide technical support and training to instructors on simulation procedures and equipment.
• Proctor exams as needed.
• Ensure labs are clean, safe, and orderly; maintain records and inventories.

Skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Medical terminology

Education

Associate’s degree in healthcare

CHSOS certification (preferred)

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Simulator software

AV systems

Labs equipment handling

Job description

Company Description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

This role supports simulation and skills labs for all nursing programs at their assigned campus within the Unitek family of colleges. This person is responsible for the audiovisual and simulation equipment inventory, support, maintenance, and setup, including the care of the manikins and the other equipment used in the simulation program. This role's main purpose is to use industry standards to help faculty provide quality simulated learning experiences for students. Must have previous simulation experience in a healthcare or education setting!

Pay: $36-$45/hr.

Job Description

• 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 and feeding 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.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (AD) in healthcare field preferred: paramedic, medic, EMT, emergency tech, CNA, or hospital technician required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of simulation experience working with simulation in an educational institution or equivalent setting preferred.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist® (CHSOS®) preferred (required to obtain within three years on job, if not certified upon hire).
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a dynamic environment based on changing policies, procedures and clinical needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy/physiology preferred.

Additional Information

We Offer (for Full Time):

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.