Simulation Tech Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

Retirement contribution

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reduction

UTA transport pass

Job summary

University of Utah Simulation Center is seeking a Simulation Tech Specialist to support healthcare simulation technologies and methodologies across campus. You will prepare, run, and maintain simulations using manikins, VR, standardized patients, and AV systems, while assisting students and faculty.

This role requires independent operation of equipment, strong troubleshooting, teamwork, and the ability to manage time in a dynamic learning environment; occasional lifting and flexible hours may

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in information technology, medical technology, medical simulation, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalency preferred (one year education can substitute two years experience).
• Ability to absorb technical details quickly and work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Set up simulation events including equipment, manikins, moulage, programming, video, debriefing audio-visual, and medication dispensing units.
• Provide first-line technical support for multimedia systems and equipment used in simulation.
• Clean-up and reset simulation rooms, restock supplies, and maintain cleanliness of all surfaces.
• Support facilitators with multimedia systems and operation of equipment, restocking, and turnover between scenarios.
• Attend and contribute to regular team meetings and complete assigned projects within timelines.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, compliance training, and appropriate dress code.
• Work environment includes lifting up to 50 lbs with assistance and some office work.

Skills

Information technology

Medical technology

Medical simulation

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simulation Tech Specialist

Job Summary

This position on our Simulation Team supports healthcare simulationtechnologies and methodologies of the Simulation Center at theCollege of Nursing (CON) serving multidisciplinary healthprofessionals. In addition to the CON, services may be provided inother simulation spaces on Health Sciences campus aftercross-training is provided. The position supports preparing, running and maintaining low, mid-range, and high-fidelitysimulations through the use of task trainers, patient simulators, virtual reality and standardized patients (actors) in a fun andeducational atmosphere. The simulation specialist independentlyoperates Simulation Center equipment and provides support tostudents, faculty and other users. Work includes independentlymanaging AV in simulation rooms and manikin set-up/take down, application of moulage (movie make-up), set-up of medical equipmentand supplies, and recording and playback of simulation events. Thespecialist may also support Objective Structured ClinicalExaminations, Interprofessional Education, immersive simulationexperiences and other scheduled inpatient and outpatient simulationlearning activities at the University Hospitals and Clinics.

This position has no responsibility for providing direct care to patients. This position will require working flexible shifts potentially including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• medical-dental-wellnesscoverage
• retirementemployer contribution
• paidleave
• paidholidays
• tuitionreduction
• free UTA transportpass

See details at: https://benefits.utah.edu/

Responsibilities

• Set-up for simulation events accurately and timely including: Equipment, manikin(s), moulage, manikin programming, video, debriefing audio visual, video capture, and automatic medication dispensing units stocked for correct patient, reading full scenario, understanding the case and asking questions for clarification.
• Provides first line technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and components, operation of digital cameras, video cameras, digital/analog converter, tablets, and various manikins.
• Clean-up and reset of simulation rooms including debriefing rooms, restocking of disposable supply carts, cleaning moulage from manikins (all fluids and equipment), cleaning and rinsing all internal components, changing and restocking linens, removal of all supplies and equipment not included in standard room/bay set-up, and wipe-down of all surfaces including whiteboard when needed.
• Support simulation events by assisting simulation facilitators with multimedia systems, operation of all technical equipment, restocking and turnover between scenarios, assisting standardized patients/confederates, and any details needed by simulation facilitators such as printing or clarifications.
• Attend and actively contribute to regular team meetings.
• Assigned projects, to include regular team updates and communication, are completed and signed off within agreed timeline.
• Shows a high degree of professionalism by collaborating with team members and clients, regular communication, following dress code, completing compliance trainings on time, and punctuality.
• Work Environment includes bending, lifting at least 50 lbs. with assistance, and some office work.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, bending, reaching overhead, lifting and moving objects such as manikins and medical devices.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of three years' experience in information technology, medical technology, medical simulation, and/or related technological/simulation experience (e.g. computers, manikins, monitoring systems, Microsoft Office). Bachelor's degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) in a related field is preferred.

Ability to quickly absorb technical details of new technologies. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and independently. Ability to analyze, prioritize, and make decisions related to coordination of equipment, supplies and general troubleshooting. Strong organizational skills required for time management and to prioritize conflicting demands. Customer service oriented with effective communication skills. Self-motivated and willing to learn new skills. Ability to occasionally lift and use heavy or specialized medical equipment.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Requisition Number:

PRN46313B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary:

This position will require working slightly flexible shifts, sometimes as early as 7:00 am but usually no later than 5:30 pm. Though evening or weekend hours are currently minimal, they may be required in the future in limited amounts. If working on Saturday or Sunday, this will result in a day off during the following week and additional differential compensation. Will not work more than 40 hours per week.

Department:

01436 - CON SIMULATION CENTER

Location:

Campus

Pay Rate Range:

22.00 hourly

Close Date:

11/30/2026