Simulation Technician — High-Fidelity Medical Training Tech

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, seeks a Simulation Technician to set up and run sessions using high-fidelity simulators and audiovisual systems. You will program simulators, troubleshoot in real time, and maintain equipment to support medical education.

You will train faculty to operate simulators and AV gear, and assist with computing and networked devices across the centers. A degree in a medical/tech field or EMT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a medical or technological field or an equivalent education/experience; EMT/paramedic cert accepted in place of degree.
• Proficiency with computer hardware and Windows software.
• Familiarity with networked computers and audiovisual equipment.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run simulation sessions for medical students, residents, and faculty using high-fidelity simulators, task trainers, and audiovisual systems.
• Program simulators with faculty to match each scenario's learning goals.
• Troubleshoot simulator, computer, network, and audiovisual problems in real time during live sessions.
• Maintain and repair simulators and specialized medical equipment, and build educational aids such as task trainer pads.
• Keep simulation rooms clean, organized, and stocked with consumable supplies.
• Teach faculty and facilitators to operate simulators and audiovisual systems.
• Work with the Office of Medical Computing to support the centers' computers and networked devices.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy/physiology

Windows hardware proficiency

Networked computers

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical or technological field

EMT/paramedic certification accepted in place of degree

Tools

Laerdal LLEAP

Elevate HealthcareLearningSpace

Job description

The University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, seeks a Simulation Technician to set up and run sessions using high-fidelity simulators and audiovisual systems. You will program simulators, troubleshoot in real time, and maintain equipment to support medical education.

You will train faculty to operate simulators and AV gear, and assist with computing and networked devices across the centers. A degree in a medical/tech field or EMT certification is preferred.