Simulation Technologist I

Creighton University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Creighton University’s Phoenix Health Sciences Campus seeks a part-time Simulation Program Support staff member to maintain and troubleshoot high-fidelity simulators, task trainers, and related equipment. You will assemble learning materials, manage inventories, and support a range of simulated healthcare events during weekday daytime hours.

The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, accurate record-keeping, and strong communication with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience.
• Experience supporting health science simulation activities.
• Experience on supporting and maintaining technology.
• Experience with higher education assessment technologies.
• CHSOS preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance and ensures functionality of all simulation equipment and software in accordance with departmental standards.
• Updates simulation equipment and computer hardware as directed.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Assembles pre-simulation learning materials.
• Set up and prepare a variety of healthcare simulation events including human patient simulators, task trainers, clinical supplies, and other various medical equipment and technology.
• Ensure availability of lab equipment and disposable supplies as directed by simulation center guidelines.
• Provides general support and troubleshooting for simulation technologies.
• Performs physical transport of a variety of healthcare educational equipment to simulation and lab spaces throughout the center.
• Maintains logs for cleaning, maintenance, and routine inspections.

Skills

MS Office

Inventory management

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Independent learning

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

CHSOS

Simulation equipment

Job description

The Phoenix Health Sciences Campus houses an interprofessional simulation center that supports education across multiple health science disciplines. The center utilizes high-fidelity human patient simulators, task trainers, medical-grade equipment, and other advanced technologies to facilitate psychomotor skills training and simulated learning experiences. Responsibilities include the general setup, maintenance, and support of simulation equipment/software, as well as managing related records and maintenance logs. This part-time position typically works on weekdays between the hours of 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Essential Functions

Simulation Program Support

• Performs general maintenance and ensures functionality of all simulation equipment and software in accordance with departmental standards.
• Updates simulation equipment and computer hardware as directed.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Assembles pre-simulation learning materials.

Simulation Center Support

• Set up and prepare a variety of healthcare simulation events including human patient simulators, task trainers, clinical supplies, and other various medical equipment and technology.
• Ensure availability of lab equipment and disposable supplies as directed by simulation center guidelines.
• Provides general support and troubleshooting for simulation technologies.
• Performs physical transport of a variety of healthcare educational equipment to simulation and lab spaces throughout the center.
• Maintains logs for cleaning, maintenance, and routine inspections.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience.
• Experience within one or more of the following preferred:
  • Experience supporting health science simulation activities
  • Experience on supporting and maintaining technology
  • Experience with higher education assessment technologies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in MS software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Internet, and database use.
• Skills in developing and maintaining inventory and maintenance records.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and professionally with others of various backgrounds and levels of technical knowledge.
• Ability to learn new skills and technology quickly and independently.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks in an ever-changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and require minimal oversight.
• Ability to work well under pressure, set priorities and make critical decisions.
• Ability to empathize and connect with various coworkers and stakeholders to build a positive team environment.

Licenses/Certifications

Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) preferred