Simulation Center Technician

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UUP location pay

Job summary

Stony Brook University seeks a Simulation Center Technician to manage the medical simulation training facility, its AV and computer networks, and associated equipment.

The role involves hands-on maintenance of simulation hardware, robotic simulators, and software, plus supporting technical training for staff and faculty in a fast-paced academic setting.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of healthcare/AV/IT experience (4 years FT) in lieu of degree.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining computer hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Simulation Center, including AV and network systems.
• Maintain medical simulation equipment such as robotic simulators and peripheral devices.
• Operate and maintain Windows-based network environments, servers, and backup systems.
• Collaborate with administration on technical design, policy, planning and support.
• Train Center staff and participants in use of technical equipment.

Skills

AV systems

Windows networks

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Healthcare/AV experience

Tools

Medical simulation equipment

Video production

Job description

Required qualifications

Required qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

• Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a combination of healthcare experience or experience in the operation and maintenance of audio/visual systems and computer networks totaling four (4) years full-time may be considered.
• Experience in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of computer hardware and software.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in biomedical technology field, computer science or health related field. Certification in BLS, ACLS, or PALS. Experience in the operation and maintenance of medical simulation equipment/ medical simulation lab environment. Experience in video production (filming, editing, and transcoding). Experience in an academic/training environment and/or healthcare related experience.

Brief Description of Duties

The Simulation Center Technician will be responsible for the hands‑on management of a medical simulation training center including all medical simulation equipment, audiovisual systems, and computer networks that comprise this state-of-the-art medical simulation facility (Clinical Simulation (CSC) and Surgical Skills Centers (SSC)). These responsibilities include:

1. the operation and maintenance of all medical simulation equipment, e.g. robotic simulators and peripheral equipment;
2. the operation and maintenance of all audiovisual systems within the facility and remote sites;
3. the operation and maintenance of a Windows based network environment including network hardware such as servers, workstations, peripherals, cable infrastructure and backup systems, as well as software such as specialized simulation training software and standard office productivity software;
4. working with administration in technical design, policy, planning, and support; and
5. assisting with technical training programs and conducting training of Centers' staff and participants in the use of all technical equipment. The Simulation Center Technician must have the ability to solve problems by formulating solutions. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role. Responsibilities listed above are in technical areas of medical simulation equipment, audiovisual systems, and computer networks.

Duties

• Responsible for day-to-day operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of Center Simulation. AV and network systems including setups and breakdowns of human patient simulator equipment, partial task trainers, medical equipment, and specialized simulation training software during clinical training and assessment programs offered for participants within the institution and outside the institution. This includes:
• Assisting with preparation for simulation activities (Standardized Patient and Manikin).
• Building of projects, cases, and case/project revisions as necessary and entering case materials into the simulation software system.
• Assisting CSC staff with the technical equipment, supplies, medical equipment, and/or the preparation of clipboards, fact sheets, participant flows and other equipment needed for learning sessions.
• Performs routine checks on the system prior to clinical learning activities.
• Management of system data/videos and post activity reports.
• Assist in providing access and authorization to CSC software system for CSC Staff and faculty.
• Send out links to students for video viewing as directed by faculty.
• Prepares and distributes requested reports after clinical learning activity and sends it to the appropriate faculty.
• Participation with Center administration in technical system design, policy, planning, and support.
• Participation with Center administration in the development of technical training programs and in conduction training of Center staff and faculty in the use of all Center technical systems.
• Assists in the maintenance of the CSC's simulation equipment. This includes assisting in the maintenance of records related to maintenance, repair, and upgrade. Assists in the maintenance of CSC equipment inventory and property control procedures including maintenance of technical equipment purchases, contracts, and warranty records. This also includes inventory and maintenance of simulation supplies.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for diagnoses and troubleshooting of all Center simulation manikin and surgical simulation systems as well as partial task training equipment. Keeps the CSC's Technical Specialist informed as needed so appropriate vendors can be contacted to perform technical and warranty services including installations, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to Center medical simulation, surgical simulation, and partial task training equipment. Interacts with vendors as necessary to ensure work is completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes

This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Official Job Title

Instructional Support Associate

Job Number

2603610

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)