Job Description

********This position is located ON-SITE in the WGU Clinical Learning & Simulation Center in Salt Lake City, UT. This position will be required to work 2 days per month Wednesday - Friday as needed.********

The Simulation Technician works with the Learning Lab Instructor to facilitate high-fidelity simulation scenarios using patient manikins for nursing students at all levels of learning in on-site Learning Labs. Responsible for the technical setup, operation, maintenance, and support of simulation equipment used in training and education. This position reports to the Supervisor, Lab Faculty.

Primary Responsibilities

Serves as a professional role model for students in dress, communication, deportment, problem solving, care delivery and patient advocacy to facilitate student's socialization into the profession.
Demonstrates understanding of and participates in implementation of the philosophy and goals of the nursing program.
Gives and accepts feedback on simulation program initiatives to obtain desired outcomes.
Supports daily operations of the learning lab.
Assists with lab supplies inventory using a simulation center management application.
Orients students and faculty to simulation lab.
Maintains currency in field.
Assesses and communicates supply needs to Supervisor, Lab Faculty.
Performs Pre-simulation Activities:
- Program patient scenarios and setup control room for simulation activity.
- Prepare scenario props and create scenario moulage.
- Set up simulation room for simulation scenarios.
- Assemble pre-simulation learning materials.
- Set up recording in simulation center management application.
Performs Simulation Activities:
- Pre-brief students, staff, and faculty to simulation environment.
- Operate simulation console and software.
- Operate instructional media equipment such as video cameras and audio-visual (AV) distribution.
- Manipulate simulator during scenario.
- Record simulation activities in simulation center management application.
- Assist faculty in monitoring students' safety in learning lab experience.
- Provide theatrical support (including moulage and voice over) to create realism.
Performs Post-simulation Activities:
- Assist faculty in operating debriefing equipment.
- Provide feedback for improving simulation experience.
- Return simulation room to pre-scenario condition.
- Retrieve non-consumable supplies, repackage, and return to assigned location.
- Ensure simulation activity recording files are available to faculty for education and training during debrief session.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

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