Simulation Technician

IHA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Simulation Technician for a full-time, day-shift role. You will set up and test medical simulation equipment, facilitate simulations, and assist with debriefs. The position requires hands-on clinical experience and flexibility to cover multiple satellite locations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication under pressure, and maintaining a safe, organized laboratory environment while supporting educational activities and community outreach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of Patient Care Technician, EMT, Paramedic, direct patient care or 1 year healthcare simulation experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-simulation activities: sets up and tests simulation and equipment, briefs facilitators and learners, ensures consent and sign-in.
• Executes simulation-based education: records/streams simulation, operates simulated vitals, assists with interventions and troubleshooting.
• Completes post-simulation activities: collaborates with faculty on learner performance and debriefs, prepares lab for next scenario.
• Collaborates to improve processes: provides feedback on cost, education strategies and process improvements.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment, stocks supplies, and cleans equipment.
• Participates in community tours and outreach, maintains confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication under pressure

Independent work

Flexible shift

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Simulation Technician

Status: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Shift

Day, flexibility to cover evenings, as needed for trainings and blitz

Required Education, Experience And Certification/Licensure

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of Patient Care Technician, EMT, Paramedic, direct patient care or 1 year of healthcare simulation experience desired.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work at all satellite locations throughout the region as needed.


• Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively in a dynamic team setting where priorities are subject to change.


• Ability to provide and accept feedback related to team and individual performance.


• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.


• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally under pressure.


• Ability to work as part of an ad-hoc team. Willingness to be flexible in an environment subject to change.


• Ability to stand and walk 90% of the time. Ability to lift 30-45lbs multiple times a day without assistance.


• Ability to push, pull and lift equipment, stretchers, beds, and patient manikins.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-simulation activities: Sets up and tests simulation, audiovisual and relevant medical equipment specified in the course materials, places props and assists with moulage. Briefs facilitators and learners, obtains consent to record, ensures all members are signed-in.


• Executes simulation-based education: Records/streams simulation-based education, operates simulated patient vitals, manipulates simulated vitals based on learner actions and facilitator input, assists facilitator in monitoring learner actions. Performs ad-hoc troubleshooting, offers advice for scenario interventions.


• Completes post-simulation activities: Collaborates with faculty about learner performance, assists facilitator with video debrief, participates in event debrief offering recommendations for improvement. Prepares lab for next scenario or event. Collects consents, sign-in sheet, and scenario paperwork.


• Collaborates with team to improve processes: Provides professional, timely feedback to team members including standardized patients, colleagues and management about opportunities to reduce cost, alternative education strategies and process improvement initiatives.


• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment, including but not limited to activities such as: cleaning tables, stocking gloves, paper towels, making beds, stocking linen, cleaning computer and clinical equipment.


• Participates in community outreach & tours: Assists with tours and demonstrations.


• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to Trinity Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.


• Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision and Values of Trinity Health. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

Other Functions And Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Medical Experience Preferred

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.