Simulation Tech Educator

CMU Health; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CMU Health in Michigan seeks a Simulation Tech Educator (Full Time) to operate and maintain simulation equipment and to support scenario delivery and educational activities.

Responsibilities include setting up models and simulators, running real-time simulations, troubleshooting equipment, and training faculty, staff, and learners in proper technology use. Documentation and collaboration with simulation staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in healthcare, simulation technology, education, information technology, audiovisual technology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, medical education, simulation operations, instructional technology, audiovisual systems, or technical support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, test, operate, and break down anatomic models and simulators.
• Operate simulation equipment during preprogrammed and real-time scenarios.
• Ensure equipment, supplies, software, and spaces are prepared and functioning.
• Clean, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and perform basic repairs of simulation equipment.
• Provide technical assistance and training to faculty, instructors, staff, and learners.
• Maintain device manuals and maintenance records.
• Support high-fidelity scenarios and educational activities.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop and improve scenarios.
• Assist with faculty development and evaluation of emerging simulation technologies.
• Participate in professional development as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical skills

Instructional skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Adaptability

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in healthcare or related field

Tools

Simulation equipment

VR systems

AV technology

Simulation maintenance tools

Job description

Simulation Tech Educator (Full Time)
Department: Simulation

The Simulation Tech Educator provides technical and instructional support for simulation-based education by operating and maintaining simulation equipment, supporting scenario delivery, and facilitating approved educational activities within the positions qualifications and scope of practice.

What You'll Do

Set up, test, operate, and break down anatomic models, task trainers, computer-based simulations, virtual reality systems, high-fidelity patient simulators, and related instructional technology.

Operate simulation equipment during preprogrammed and real-time scenarios, making adjustments in collaboration with faculty and instructors.

Ensure simulation equipment, supplies, software, and instructional spaces are prepared and functioning before scheduled activities.

Clean, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and complete basic repairs of simulation equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and departmental procedures.

Provide technical assistance and training to faculty, instructors, staff, and learners regarding the proper use of simulators and related technology.

Maintain equipment manuals, technical documentation, maintenance records, and current knowledge of simulation equipment and operating requirements.

Support high-fidelity scenarios, procedural-skills training, standardized patient activities, embedded simulated participant roles, and departmental outreach events.

Facilitate approved simulation-based educational activities within the employees qualifications, competency, and professional scope of practice.

Collaborate with faculty and simulation staff to develop, test, modify, and improve scenarios and educational activities.

Assist with faculty development and the evaluation of emerging simulation technologies, teaching methods, and creative approaches to healthcare education.

Participate in technical, clinical, and simulation-based professional development as required.

Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

Associate degree in healthcare, simulation technology, education, information technology, audiovisual technology, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience in healthcare, medical education, simulation operations, instructional technology, audiovisual systems, or technical support preferred.

Experience operating, troubleshooting, or maintaining simulation equipment and related technology preferred; demonstrated ability and willingness to learn required.

Clinical education or direct patient-care experience preferred for responsibilities involving healthcare instruction.

Strong technical, instructional, communication, customer service, organization, analytical, and problem solving skills.

Ability to learn new hardware and software, explain technical information clearly, manage competing priorities, and work independently and collaboratively in a changing environment.

CMU is an AA/EO institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.