Sim Technician

University of Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tampa, based in the Greater Tampa Bay Area, is seeking a Sim Technician to support simulation-based teaching across academic programs. This full-time, on-site role prepares, sets up, operates and maintains simulation equipment, manikins and related tech to ensure realistic clinical scenarios for learners.

You will collaborate with faculty to configure rooms, run scenarios, and provide ongoing technical support.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., healthcare, simulation, technology, or related discipline) preferred.
• Experience in clinical, laboratory, or educational simulation environment is beneficial.
• Ability to stand, move equipment, and perform tasks that may require moderate physical effort within lab and classroom spaces.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with faculty, staff and students in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, operate and maintain simulation equipment and manikins.
• Configure rooms and load scenarios for realistic clinical simulations.
• Provide technical support before, during and after simulation sessions.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and support users.
• Manage inventory of supplies and consumables.
• Document equipment usage and contribute to continuous improvement of operations.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Troubleshooting

Communication

Lab coordination

Safety adherence

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Simulation equipment

Manikins

AV systems

Scenario loading software

Inventory management

Job description

The University of Tampa is a private, comprehensive university situated on 100 acres of riverfront property in the heart of downtown Tampa. It serves more than 9,000 students from all 50 states and over 130 countries, with a vibrant residential community where the majority of full-time students live on campus. UT offers over 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, along with a wide range of master’s, doctoral and certificate programs, including a highly regarded, AACSB-accredited MBA. Students benefit from a strong liberal arts core, close faculty mentorship, and extensive opportunities for internships, community engagement and global learning. An innovative first-year program and Honors Program provide additional support and enrichment for motivated learners.

Role Description

The Sim Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Tampa Bay Area, supporting simulation-based teaching and learning within the University of Tampa’s academic programs. This position prepares, sets up, operates and maintains simulation equipment, manikins and related technologies to ensure realistic clinical and laboratory scenarios for learners. The Sim Technician collaborates with faculty and staff to configure rooms, test equipment, load scenarios, and provide technical support before, during and after simulation sessions. Day-to-day responsibilities include troubleshooting hardware and software issues, managing inventory of supplies and consumables, and assisting with the scheduling and coordination of simulation activities. The role also involves documenting equipment usage, supporting data capture and reporting, and contributing to continuous improvement of simulation operations and learner experience.

Qualifications

• Technical proficiency in operating and maintaining simulation equipment, manikins, audiovisual systems and related software.
• Skills in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and supporting users with basic IT and technical needs.
• Ability to organize, schedule and coordinate simulation sessions, manage supplies and maintain orderly lab environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with faculty, staff and students in an academic setting.
• Attention to detail in equipment setup, scenario preparation, documentation and adherence to safety protocols.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., healthcare, simulation, technology, or related discipline) preferred.
• Experience in a clinical, laboratory, or educational simulation environment is beneficial.
• Ability to stand, move equipment, and perform tasks that may require moderate physical effort within lab and classroom spaces.