Simulation Technology Specialist

Providence College; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence College in Rhode Island seeks a Nursing Simulation Technician to support simulation-based learning, equipment maintenance, and scenario delivery. Hours are 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday. You will work closely with nursing faculty and IT to ensure effective, aligned experiences for students. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, inventory, assistance in course development, and data collection for quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in technology or health-related field required.
• Experience with simulation technologies (Laerdal and Gaumard) in nursing/clinical education preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and willingness to be trained.
• Intermediate MS Office skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing technology in nursing simulation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and service on simulation equipment; troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Assist in inventory, setup, reset, and operation of simulation labs, including manikins and AV gear.
• Support development and delivery of simulation education courses and open labs for remediation.
• Assist with detailed clinically based simulation scenarios and special projects.
• Collect data for quality improvements, research, or grant requirements.

Skills

Simulation equipment

Medical terminology

MS Office

Organization

Adaptability to technology

Education

Associate’s degree in technology or health-related field

Two years’ related environment experience preferred

Job description

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholicliberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academicexcellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctiveDevelopment of Western Civilization Program, and abundantexperiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher educationinstitution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committedto providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. ProvidenceCollege believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism isessential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strivesto foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting theglobal environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’scapital city and is close to the many cultural and educationalofferings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally,Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours fromNew York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S.News & World Report “Regional Universities – NorthCategory” and has been commended by several other rankingpublications.

Overview

Responsible for nursing and interdisciplinary student simulationeducation and related program support, equipment management, andcontent development and delivery. Work closely with nursingfaculty, students, and other stakeholders to ensure thatsimulation-based learning experiences are effective and alignedwith educational goals. Note: The hours for this position are 11:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct preventive maintenance checks and services ofsimulation equipment and troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.Prepare, maintain, and troubleshoot technical and mechanicalaspects of the simulators and exam rooms, including themaintenance, cleaning, and reporting of any required repairs.Attain mastery of simulator operations software and a comprehensiveknowledge of hardware characteristics, including coordinating withvendors to resolve serious mechanical failures. Install softwareupdates on computers and maintain manikin components as directed bymanufacturer support. Collaborate with Information Technology andsimulation system vendors to install software updates and identifyand isolate simulation system and network-related issues. Followsup on ticket resolutions. (35%)
2. Assist in inventory of consumable and equipment supplies andrestocking labs and simulation space as needed. Responsible for theproper setup, reset, operation, breakdown, storage, and technicalsupport of simulation systems, computers, sim space, manikins, andsupplies. Provide theatrical production (costuming and Moulage) forsimulation scenarios as needed. Coordinate activities in theControl Room and operate simulators, task trainers, and theaudio-visual equipment. Capture, edit, and replay simulationsessions for debriefing. (35%)
3. Assist in the development and implementation of simulationeducation courses and experiences. Support faculty with open lab orremediation hours as needed. Attend industry conferences andparticipate in the continuing education professional development tostay current on the rapidly evolving simulation technologyeducation. (15%)
4. Assist faculty in the development, testing, and implementationof detailed clinically based simulation scenarios. Supportprofessional staff with special projects, tours of the building,and in-person special events as needed. (10%)
5. Collect data for ongoing quality improvements, research, orgrant requirements. (5%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

1. Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in technology or a health-related field froman accredited institution required.
• One to three years’ experience working with simulationtechnologies (Laerdal and Gaumard) in a nursing or clinicaleducation setting or experience in healthcare practice and will tolearn simulation or an equivalent combination of education andexperience.
• Two years’ experience in a related environment preferred.Experience in an academic, clinical, or medical settingpreferred.
• Basic simulation equipment experience.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology or willingness to betrained.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively and independently coordinate multipletasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to and take full advantage of changingtechnology in nursing simulation.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods oftime
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingersrather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using akeyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about
• May require standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs., or horizontally moving up to 150 lbs.,of equipment

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the generalnature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is notdesigned to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbentmay be asked to perform other duties as required.