Simulation Technician Evening/Weekend

sluhn; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Simulation Center professional to operate and maintain simulation equipment and support post-simulation documentation and archiving.

You will help keep hardware/software inventories current and develop troubleshooting documents and maintenance plans. The role includes entering data into management systems, teaching learners about simulators, and ensuring strict adherence to lab policies and safety precautions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related experience in simulation or education/training.
• Clinical background preferred but not essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, healthcare or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintain simulation equipment, task trainers, computerized simulators, and virtual reality procedural trainers with the ability to follow medical aspects of scenarios, and make appropriate adjustments to technology systems.
• Operates computer hardware and audio-video recording systems Post-simulation, conduct post-course documentation and archiving activities as necessary, return mannequin or other simulator back to steady state (clean, replace and store props or medical equipment).
• Assists in maintaining an accurate inventory of hardware and software
• Create troubleshooting documents, simulator checklists, and preventative maintenance plans for simulation equipment.
• Assists in planning, developing and implementing new and innovative ways to maximize efficiency
• Acquires and maintains skills and knowledge related to existing and newly acquired technologies.
• Enters information into software management system for both simulator-based and standardized patient simulations.
• Explains to learners the use of patient care simulators and related media and computer equipment.
• Insures student compliance with lab policies, procedures, and safety precautions.

Skills

communication skills

teamwork

problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates and maintain simulation equipment, task trainers, computerized simulators, and virtual reality procedural trainers with the ability to follow medical aspects of scenarios, and make appropriate adjustments to technology systems.
• Operates computer hardware and audio-video recording systems Post-simulation, conduct post-course documentation and archiving activities as necessary, return mannequin or other simulator back to steady state (clean, replace and store props or medical equipment).
• Assists in maintaining an accurate inventory of hardware and software
• Create troubleshooting documents, simulator checklists, and preventative maintenance plans for simulation equipment.
• Assists in planning, developing and implementing new and innovative ways to maximize efficiency
• Acquires and maintains skills and knowledge related to existing and newly acquired technologies.
• Enters information into software management system for both simulator-based and standardized patient simulations.
• Explains to learners the use of patient care simulators and related media and computer equipment.
• Insures student compliance with lab policies, procedures, and safety precautions.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit for at least 4 hours at a time.
• Must be able to stand for up to 5 hours per day.
• Must be able to walk 3 hours per day.
• Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation.
• Must be able to see as it relates to general and near vision.
• Must be able to lift or push up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to carry up to 25 pounds.

MOST COMPLEX DUTY

Responsibility for the functioning, operation and support of simulation activities for the St. Luke's University Simulation Center, and ability to work as part of a team with diverse populations (including faculty, staff, students, standardized patients, etc.) and demonstrate interpersonal skills and mature judgment.

SUPERVISION

Simulation Center Director.

COMMUNICATIONS

Must have adequate written communication skills. Must have excellent verbal skills. Must be adept at communicating with professionals either individually or in a group. Must be capable of effectively communicating complex technical issues to non-technical and technical users.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2 years related experience in simulation or education/training. Clinical background preferred but not essential. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, healthcare or related field is preferred. Demonstrated analytic decision-making, problem-solving skills. Knowledge of various simulation teaching concepts is desired.

Equal Opportunity

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.