Simulation Tech Specialist

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 59,237,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical-dental-wellness coverage

Retirement employer contribution

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reduction for employees and f­

Job summary

The University of Utah Health Research seeks a Simulation Technology Specialist to join the CON Simulation Center on campus in Salt Lake City. You will support healthcare simulation technologies for multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include operating simulation equipment and AV systems, setting up manikins, moulage, recording events and assisting with OSCEs and interprofessional education sessions. This is a full-time, day-shift role (40 hours/week) with an hourly pay of $22, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years IT, medical tech, or simulation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to absorb technical details and work in a team.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Customer service oriented with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up simulation events including equipment, manikins, moulage, and audiovisual needs.
• Provide first-line technical support for multimedia systems and recording.
• Clean, reset, restock simulation rooms and manage supplies.
• Assist facilitators with multimedia systems and scenario turnover.
• Attend regular team meetings and contribute to projects.

Skills

IT experience

Medical technology

Simulation experience

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

AV systems

Job description

Details

Open Date 09/24/2026

Requisition Number PRN46313B

Job Title Simulation Technology Specialist

Working Title Simulation Tech Specialist

Career Progression Track D

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

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.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 01436 - CON SIMULATION CENTER

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 22.00 hourly

Close Date 11/30/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This position on our Simulation Team supports healthcare simulation technologies and methodologies of the Simulation Center at the College of Nursing ( CON ) serving multidisciplinary health professionals. In addition to the CON , services may be provided in other simulation spaces on Health Sciences campus after cross-training is provided. The position supports preparing, running and maintaining low, mid-range, and high-fidelity simulations through the use of task trainers, patient simulators, virtual reality and standardized patients (actors) in a fun and educational atmosphere. The simulation specialist independently operates Simulation Center equipment and provides support to students, faculty and other users. Work includes independently managing AV in simulation rooms and manikin set-up/take down, application of moulage (movie make-up), set-up of medical equipment and supplies, and recording and playback of simulation events. The specialist may also support Objective Structured Clinical Examinations, Interprofessional Education, immersive simulation experiences and other scheduled inpatient and outpatient simulation learning 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

This position is eligible for university benefits including;

• medical-dental-wellness coverage
• retirement employer contribution
• paid leave
• paid holidays
• tuition reduction for employees and family
• free UTA transport pass
• others

See details at: https://benefits.utah.edu/Total Compensation Calculator

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 trouble shooting. 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.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Additional Information

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