RCHS Simulation Technician

Riverside College of Health Sciences; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, VA seeks a Simulation Technician to support Riverside Simulation Training Lab operations. The role includes running, maintaining, and repairing simulation equipment, plus assisting with realistic training environments and technician-level support.

Requirements include an Associate degree in technology or health field (Bachelor's preferred) and at least 1 year of relevant experience; CHSOS cert within 3 years is required.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or diploma in technology/health field required; bachelor's preferred.
• 1 year of experience with patient simulation services or related tech.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology is a plus.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) within 3 years is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain simulation equipment for training sessions.
• Prepare simulators, setup equipment, and facilitate realistic learning environments.
• Provide technical support and training on simulation hardware/software.
• Manage inventory and coordinate equipment needs for the lab.
• Assist with administrative tasks and data collection while ensuring confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Simulation operations

Equipment maintenance

Staff training

Education

Associates Degree in Technology or health-related field

Bachelor's Degree in Technology or related field (Preferred)

Tools

CHSOS Certification

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)

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.