Part-Time Simulation Lab Technician: Medical Training

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern VA Community College is seeking a part-time Simulation Lab Technician to support simulation operations in the nursing program. You will configure, test, and run clinical scenarios with faculty, maintain A/V and mannequin systems, and help integrate EHR data into simulations.

You will work evenings or weekends as needed, collaborate with instructors, and contribute to ongoing program improvements. Prior lab experience and familiarity with multimedia equipment are valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn new software and hardware quickly and independently.
• Ability to assess, troubleshoot, and fix equipment failures in a timely fashion.
• Ability to work with internal and external individuals from different disciplines and levels of training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as simulator operator by programming, testing and running scenarios with faculty instructors.
• Participate in event and scenario planning meetings to provide technical expertise on equipment capabilities.
• Understand various simulator technologies from mannequins to screen-based simulations and VR simulators.
• Maintain and repair computerized mannequins (software/hardware).
• Assist with EHR integration and electronic documentation within simulations.
• Provide feedback on facility, technology and equipment needs to the Manager.
• Assist with special projects or initiatives as needed.
• Collect data to support research and projects as appropriate.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility in schedule

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Video recording equipment

Camcorders

Electronic Health Record integration

Job description

Northern VA Community College is seeking a part-time Simulation Lab Technician to support simulation operations in the nursing program. You will configure, test, and run clinical scenarios with faculty, maintain A/V and mannequin systems, and help integrate EHR data into simulations.

You will work evenings or weekends as needed, collaborate with instructors, and contribute to ongoing program improvements. Prior lab experience and familiarity with multimedia equipment are valued.