Simulation Tech -Level 3

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is looking for a qualified individual to coordinate the planning and implementation of classroom and simulation technologies. The role involves supervising and training staff on simulation-related tasks and ensuring operational efficiency within the nursing school environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree in a health-related field and have significant experience with patient simulation technologies. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, project supervision, and facilitating training sessions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related experience.
• Experience coordinating educational activities and programs.
• Previous experience in simulation lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and provides technical assistance with simulation and medical-related audio-video systems.
• Provides technical assistance, support, and training to faculty, instructors, and staff.
• Conducts ongoing maintenance of all medical and simulation equipment.
• Supports the set-up and take-down of simulators and medical equipment for labs.
• Supervises inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of the facility and equipment.
• Proactive review of systems performance.
• Responds to problems and emergencies affecting operations.

Skills

Knowledge of patient simulation services, technologies, and applications

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Education

Master's degree in health-related field, science, or education

Tools

Laerdal simulator software

CAE simulator software

Guamard simulator software

Job description

Coordinates the planning, maintaining, and implementing classroom and simulation technology in accordance with established standards of the School of Nursing. Responsible for recommending new procedures for simulation/classroom technology and functionality, developing programs for training faculty and staff, ensuring timely implementation of technology tools and resources, and facilitating developmental opportunities for end users. Oversees the delivery of supplemental equipment in support of events both on and off campus. Responsible for continual review and improvement of system operations practice within the classroom environment. Provides supervision on projects and simulations conducted in the CSI. Works closely with others within Information Management Services (IMS) and appropriate external vendors to ensure efficient functionality of resources. Answer student and faculty questions, assist students and faculty with simulation work and assist faculty in preparation for nursing skills lab and simulation experiences.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and provides technical assistance with simulation and medical-related audio-video systems.
• Provide technical assistance, support and training to faculty, instructors and staff in use of simulation and medical equipment, as necessary.
• Conduct ongoing maintenance of all medical and simulation equipment, including cleaning, repairing, assuring that all equipment is maintained in good working order at all times.
• Proved support in the set-up and take-down simulators, medical equipment, and supplies for simulations and skills labs conducted. May participate in teaching-related activities and development.
• Supervises the inventory of supplies and equipment and responsible inventory updates.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the facility and equipment and assists users of the facility during training sessions.
• Responsible for continual review and improvement on simulation and skills lab operations
• Works closely with CSI managers and Director in the purchase of simulators and lab equipment and recommending new procedures for classroom/simulation technology.
• Responsible for proactive review of systems performance.
• Provides immediate response to problems and emergency situations affecting normal operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient simulation services, technologies, and applications.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Education

Maters degree required preferably in health-related field, science, or education.

Required Skills

• A minimum of Five (5) years of related experience. Experience utilizing Laerdal, CAE, and Guamard simulator software preferred. Experience coordinating educational activities and programs. Previous experience in simulation lab is preferred