RCHS Simulation Technician

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking a Simulation Technician to support the Riverside Simulation Training Lab in Newport News, Virginia. You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot simulation equipment; prepare simulators, standardized patients, and moulage for training; and provide ongoing technical support and staff training.

You will also manage inventory, coordinate lab scheduling, and assist with data collection and policy-related tasks, ensuring confidentiality and quality standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain simulation equipment for training sessions.
• Create realistic learning environments with simulators, standardized patients, and moulage.
• Provide technical support and training on the use of simulation equipment.
• Manage inventory and coordinate equipment needs for the simulation lab.
• Assist with data collection, record-keeping, policy development, and special projects.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Simulation equipment operation

Preventive maintenance

Technical troubleshooting

Inventory management

Data collection & reporting

Education

Associate degree in Technology or health-related field

Program graduate in Technology field diploma

Bachelor's degree in Technology or related field

Tools

Simulation hardware

Educational software

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$24.30 - $33.45/HourlyActual 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)