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Position Summary:
The Simulation Technician, Center for Health Innovation and Education (CHIE) is responsible for clinical simulation learning activities. The Simulation Technician will set up, operate and manipulate human patient simulation mannequins, multimedia, computer and related equipment. This position will play a key role in training and education through the replication of medical conditions and responses using a variety of healthcare scenarios.

Essential Functions:
• Perform tasks during the setup, operation and tear down of various clinical patient simulators, to include high fidelity mannequins, advanced procedural task trainers, basic task trainers, and related medical equipment necessary for providing a highly-immersive training environment
• Conduct equipment inventory, operations, control, basic troubleshooting / maintenance, and updates (including hardware and software)
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment used in simulation-based clinical training
• Support and assist in role playing applications, prop placement, and moulage set-up to craft an immersive simulation training environment
• Create technical documentation materials of best practices for use in clinical simulation equipment. Assist in or recommend the development of enhancements to clinical simulation technologies.
• Assist in the development of metrics and tools to assess effectiveness of clinical simulation
• Provide guidance and advice to staff regarding simulation and training equipment operations, control, procedures, and basic maintenance as well as interface with equipment vendors and technical support staff as needed
• Prepare, audit, maintain, and organize paper and electronic training files, documents, and records. Follow standardized formats, templates, and instructions.
• Compile, distribute, gather, audit, scan, and electronically file all required documents to support accredited training events and other activities
• Access and manage project data and documentation in tracking systems with guidance from staff and faculty to maintain accuracy, security, and integrity of data; access, print, prepare, and analyze periodic and special reports for assigned projects...  More >><< Less

• Minimum Education:
Associate degree in a related field such as medical technology, mathematics, computer science.

• Minimum Work Experience:
Experience with operation of task trainers and low fidelity mannequins
Experience with audiovisual equipment, digital files and editing

• Required Licenses/Certifications:
None

• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience in simulation learning
Configure and reconfigure classrooms and other training spaces; including moving and placing tables, chairs, screens, and other items (light moving / lifting required)...  More >><< Less