SIM Center Technician I

Position Summary

The SIM Center Technician I provides technical support for the daily operations of the Simulation Center (SIM Center), ensuring the proper setup, maintenance, and operation of simulation and laboratory equipment. The Technician I plays a hands-on role in operating computerized manikins, task trainers, and multimedia peripherals during simulation sessions. In addition to technical duties, this role supports simulation room logistics and works closely with faculty and learners to ensure smooth and efficient simulation-based training.

Responsibilities

Technical Operation and Support:

• Program and operate simulation scenarios using computerized manikins and task trainers during simulation sessions.
• Provide technical support for audio/video equipment, including displays, monitors, control panels, projects, and associated devices during simulation sessions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot medical simulation, such as anesthesia machines and patient monitors, ensuring they are working order.
• Perform routine maintenance and updates to simulation equipment and inventory, identifying any equipment that needs replacement or repair.

Equipment Management:

• Assist in the preparation and setup of simulation equipment for teaching sessions, which may include moving equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. Support faculty and staff with the operation of equipment troubleshooting, repair, and system problems.
• Maintain detailed records of equipment usage, repairs, and maintenance schedules, ensuring all systems are functional for simulation sessions.
• Support the setup and maintenance of cadaveric and human tissue laboratories, including monitoring of storage conditions and tissue tracking logs

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of simulation activities, including statistics on equipment use and training conducted at the SIM Center.
• Provide reports on equipment status, simulation activities, and educational outcomes to SIM Center management.

People:

• Train faculty, facilitators, and other staff in the different simulation technologies and the operational aspects of simulation as well as the operation of AV equipment and technologies used in SIM Center trainings.
• Support collaborative research and certification projects for the SIM Center as requested, including assisting faculty with abstracts, educational presentations, poster printing, conference workshops, and manuscripts for publication.

Other:

• Be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support simulation activities.
• Provide backup technical support during simulation sessions when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Details

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $66,300 - $80,000

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with room scheduling software or database programs (e.g Line, R25, OASIS)
• Experience operating and maintaining simulators and task trainers from leading platforms (Laerdal, Gaumard, etc)
• Prior experience in a healthcare or academic simulation environment.
• Prior experience handling/working with cadavers/human tissue.

Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalency in education and experience
• At least 2 years of experience working in the health care field or simulation.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) to support interactions with learners and other stakeholders as well as SIM Center Management and Staff.
• Familiarity with selection, implementation, use, and maintenance of simulation and related monitoring equipment.
• Familiarity with the operation of personal computers is essential, particularly e-mail and Windows Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Familiarity with audio visual equipment is also highly desirable.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn medical terminology