Part-Time Simulation & Virtual Reality Technician

nwtc; Northeast Area (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Wisconsin's Northeast region seeks a Technician to support and assist faculty and students in simulations across Health Sciences programs. You will operate simulation training equipment, manage the simulation lab, and ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained, and ready for teaching sessions.

The role requires a technical diploma in a health-related field and at least one year of healthcare experience; strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in a health-related field and one year of healthcare experience.
• Ability to operate and support simulation equipment and VR experiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort working across multiple campus sites in Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, and Shawano.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate the simulation and VR labs.
• Set up simulators and calibrate low-fidelity simulators for class use.
• Support on Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, and Shawano campuses.
• Attend meetings and monitor inventory and equipment functionality.
• Update scenarios and ensure expiration dates and meds are current.

Skills

Simulation equipment operation

Lab safety

Inventory management

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Technical Diploma in health-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Workday

PC/MAC operating systems

Job description

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships.

The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed. We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community.

You belong here. See why you will love working at NWTC.

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will support and assist faculty and students in the delivery of simulations in the NWTC Health Sciences programs. Simulation includes the operation and support of simulation-based education, virtual reality experiences, and clinical skills laboratory learning environments. Technicians will operate simulation training equipment as assigned; manage the inventory, organization, and setup of the simulation lab; and ensure all equipment used in simulation training is cleaned, maintained, and repaired.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions identified in the job description.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Maintain simulation and virtual reality lab, including cleanliness, safety, daily set-ups, proper usage, and full functionality of simulation equipment.
• Participate in all aspects of simulation including operation of simulators, appropriate utilization of standardized patients, playing the voice/role of standardized patient, and/or playing role of a patient.
• Provides the initial set-up and operates simulation lab equipment necessary during simulation training sessions.
• Provides the initial supplies and calibration of the low-fidelity simulators to support theory classroom use.
• Provide support to Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, and Shawano Campuses.
• Stays updated on and proficient with any new simulation training technologies introduced to the team.
• Provide assistance in the other labs as needed.
• Attends, assists with, and participates in college, division, and department meetings and events relevant to position.
• Monitor inventory of simulation lab equipment, including disposable supplies, and notify staff of depleted supplies.
• Monitor functionality of medical and simulator equipment, identify or troubleshoot any malfunctions as necessary.
• Annually update scenarios on simulators, ensuring all details such as name bands, expiration dates, medications, and other relevant lists are current.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Student Success: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Values: Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College's values
• Collaboration: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that create respectful environments and services for all, and the ability to work effectively across differences in background and experience.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

SKILLS & AMABILITIES

Education: Technical Diploma in health-related field.

Experience: One year of experience working in a healthcare setting.

An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, PC and MAC/Apple Operating systems, Workday preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry Stand F (Frequently) 10 lbs or less
• Walk F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs
• Sit F (Frequently) 21-50 lbs
• Handling / Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs
• Reach Outward O (Occasionally)
• Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
• Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)
• Push/Pull O (Occasionally) 12 lbs or less
• Crawl O (Occasionally) 13-25 lbs
• Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs
• Bend O (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs
• N (Not Applicable)

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