Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialist (MT)

Overview

Rocky Vista University in Billings, MT has an opening for a Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialist (Full-Time).

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at www.rvu.edu.

Responsibilities

1. Provides technical and educational support for medical and surgical simulated events (examples- CARES integrative events, surgery courses, Mass Casualty events, Simulated Patient encounters, manikin case scenarios, or live actor standardized patients).
2. Operates and manages software, hardware and components of healthcare simulation equipment (examples- electronic manikins, task trainers, cut-suits, augmented reality, A/V equipment).
3. Serves as simulator operator by programming, testing and running scenarios, assuring that the simulation equipment and facility are set up before and taken down after sessions. Trouble-shoots within scenarios. Records, edits and stores simulated sessions.
4. Conducts routine inspection and maintenance of simulation equipment and completes inventory updates. Installs software and hardware upgrades and maintains the functionality of simulation components and maintains records of repairs.
5. Supports the use of web-based media and the creation of web stream content. Assists in website development and maintenance.
6. Assists instructors and SIMS staff in scheduling, training, developing and evaluating events. Creates operational efficiency and quality control measures.
7. Creates innovative ideas, evaluates new equipment, and identifies opportunities for technology improvement and integration into healthcare education.
8. Participates in technical training to maintain proficiency; participates in scholarly activities to stay current with the simulation industry.
9. Assists Simulation Tech Supervisor with inventory of all equipment and consumables and reordering process.
10. Recruit, develop, advance and retain team members.
11. Other duties as assigned by Sim Tech Supervisor or Director of Simulation.