Simulation Technician Evening/Weekend

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Simulation Technician to assist the simulation center with operating mannequin-based simulators, task trainers, and a standardized patient program. Responsibilities include setup, operation, basic maintenance of equipment, and post-simulation documentation.

The role supports the simulation coordinator/director and requires strong communication, safety awareness, and the ability to work with diverse learners in a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 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.

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.
• 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

Simulation operation

Equipment maintenance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AV recording systems

Computer hardware

Inventory management

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.

The Simulation Technician is responsible for assisting the simulation coordinator and director with maintaining and operating mannequin-based simulators, task trainers and standardized patient program. Activities include setting up, operating and basic maintenance of the equipment within the simulation center.

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.

Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke's is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.