"Health Technology Specialist - Nursing"

POSITION SUMMARY

The School of Nursing (SON) is currently seeking a 12-month technology specialist who is also a clinically-current registered nurse or related health professional to serve in the Joanne Barkett Conway Simulation Center and Libermann Learning and Simulation Center. The specialist will work directly with graduate program directors, faculty, and students in the Joanne Barkett Conway Simulation Center and undergraduate faculty and students in the Libermann Learning and Simulation Center as they prepare residency and simulation experiences for students. Key to the position is the desire and ability to competently support the technological needs of the high-tech areas of the simulation labs. This position is responsible for managing the technical operations of the simulation lab and assist with educational technology in the SON which includes operating and maintaining all simulation lab technology, computers, simulation manikins, cameras, microphones and recording equipment. The specialist will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical problems associated with existing hardware, software applications, people, and new technology solutions needed to make the SON technology environment a leading-edge space and user-friendly environment for students, faculty and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist on-site and be present before and during all simulation scenarios to provide instruction, setup, assistance, and troubleshooting when needed. Ability to solely run simulation scenarios and communicate with clinical faculty and students if necessary.
• Design, implement, and manage various educational technologies, on-line testing, task training devices, computer assisted instructional tools in the skills laboratory to directly support teaching, learning, practice, and assessment of clinical competencies.
• Collaborate and assist faculty with planning, preparing, and conducting simulated activities, residencies, and related events.
• Provide technical support for clinical simulation lab technology. Maintain computers used in clinical situations, manikin control, and debriefing. Perform regular software updates and maintenance on a scheduled basis to maintain equipment in proper working order.
• Operate audio/video recording and streaming systems for lab simulation. Set up control room computers, configure sim and VR/AR equipment, position cameras and provide instruction to clinical faculty.
• Provide technical support for hardware and software before, during and after lab simulations. Report missing or damaged equipment, contact vendors for additional technology troubleshooting, repairs, and warranty service.
• Oversee efficient operations of the learning laboratories by maintaining supplies and equipment as needed. Prepare for simulation and residency experiences with equipment set-up, preparation of rooms, anticipate equipment, and general needs.
• Be attentively present and flexible during lab activity events.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum qualifications:

• Knowledge of technologies related to direct patient care and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
• Clinically-current registered nurse, paramedic, or related health profession.
• Must anticipate technology environmental changes and be forward-thinking.

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong technology support background.
• Emergency medicine paramedic (NREMT-P) or Nursing (Associate, Diploma, BSN) or Health Professions related degree with strong clinical background.
• Currently licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in related Health Profession or as a Registered Nurse.
• CHSE Certification.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Must have excellent written, verbal, management, administrative, and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and see projects through to completion by the due date.
• Must work well as a team member. Follow-up independently to keep projects on task and within timeline of completion. Respect facilities and equipment with careful handling.
• Must be reliable, motivated, and wanting to learn new technology. Flexible with work hours and scheduling. When requested, have the ability to start working early in the morning for simulations, before 7:00am, and periodically work weekends for special events to meet the needs of faculty and administration.
• Must be able to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
• Must be supportive of the mission of the University and the SON and be willing to collaborate with the University and SON leadership to achieve the mission and vision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
• Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

To learn more about Duquesne University and the School of Nursing, visit: www.duq.edu/nursing

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.