RCHS Simulation Technician

rivhs; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 69,629,000 - 95,848,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Simulation Training Lab in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking a Simulation Technician to support all simulation operations, including running, maintenance, and repair of equipment, simulators, and related computers. The role collaborates with the Medical Director and Manager to deliver high-quality simulation experiences for customers.

The candidate will have at least an Associate degree or technology diploma, prefer a Bachelor's in technology, and possess one year of simulation

Qualifications

• Associates Degree, Technology or health related field (Required) or Program Graduate, Technology field diploma (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree, Technology or related field (Preferred)
• CHSOS certification within 3 years (Required)

Responsibilities

• Operate and Maintain Simulation Equipment: Ensure all equipment is set up for training sessions, run scenarios, and perform preventative maintenance.
• Create Realistic Learning Environments: Assist with simulator preparation, equipment setup, use of standardized patients, and moulage to create realistic training scenarios.
• Provide Technical Support and Training: Offer technical assistance and training to staff on the use of simulation equipment and stay updated on emerging technologies and trends
• Manage Inventory and Coordination: Obtain, organize, and maintain an accurate inventory of supplies and equipment, coordinate schedule requests, and manage equipment needs for the simulation lab.
• Assist with Administrative and Data Tasks: Help with data collection, record-keeping, policy development, and special projects, ensuring confidentiality and supporting evaluation standards
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Simulation equipment operation

Technical support

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Education

Associates Degree, Technology or health related field

Program Graduate, Technology field diploma

Bachelors Degree, Technology or related field

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$24.30 - $33.45/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Simulation Technician will provide technical support for all simulation operations at Riverside Simulation Training Lab, including running, maintenance and repair of all simulation equipment, simulators, and simulation related computers (software and hardware). Simulation Technician will work closely with the RSTL Medical Director and Manager to provide exemplary simulation-based educational experiences for RSTL customers.

What you will do

• Operate and Maintain Simulation Equipment: Ensure all equipment is set up for training sessions, run scenarios, and perform preventative maintenance, including cleaning, repairing, and troubleshooting.
• Create Realistic Learning Environments: Assist with simulator preparation, equipment setup, use of standardized patients, and moulage to create realistic training scenarios.
• Provide Technical Support and Training: Offer technical assistance and training to staff on the use of simulation equipment and stay updated on emerging technologies and trends
• Manage Inventory and Coordination: Obtain, organize, and maintain an accurate inventory of supplies and equipment, coordinate schedule requests, and manage equipment needs for the simulation lab.
• Assist with Administrative and Data Tasks: Help with data collection, record-keeping, policy development, and special projects, ensuring confidentiality and supporting evaluation standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Associates Degree, Technology or health related field (Required) or
• Program Graduate, Technology field diploma (Required) and
• Bachelors Degree, Technology or related field (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year Experience working with patient simulation services, technologies and applications, computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to simulator functions (Required)
• Possess basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) - Society For Simulation In Healthcare (SSH) within 3 Years(Required)