"Simulation Technology Specialist I - SON - JR009349"

Simulation Technology Specialist I - SON

Department:
SON Clinical Learning Lab/Simulation
Clinical Learning Lab/Simulation

Position Title:
Simulation Technology Specialist I - SON

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The Simulation Technology Specialist I provides technical and operational support for the School of Nursing's Simulation Program. This role ensures the smooth execution of simulation-based learning by managing high-fidelity manikins, task trainers, audiovisual systems, and related technologies. The Specialist collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to deliver safe, realistic, and high-quality simulation experiences. This position requires full-time, in-person work on campus.

Job Description:

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Simulation Operations & Technical Support - 60%

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot simulation equipment including manikins, task trainers, and virtual platforms.
• Set up, reset, and maintain simulation environments to reflect clinical scenarios, including props, moulage, and medical supplies
• Provide technical support before, during, and after simulation sessions.
• Record, edit, and manage audiovisual content using platforms such as SimCapture, B-Line, and other AV systems.

Equipment Maintenance & Inventory Management - 10%

• Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs on simulation equipment; coordinate external servicing when needed.
• Monitor inventory of consumables and equipment; reorder supplies as necessary.

Collaboration & Training - 15%

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to design, test, and implement technical components of simulation scenarios
• Train faculty, staff, and students on the use of simulation equipment and audiovisual systems.

Program Development & Quality Improvement- 15%

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for simulation operations.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and best practices in simulation education.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and special projects aligned with the Simulation Program's mission.

Working Conditions

• This position requires occasional evening or weekend hours to support academic schedules.
• Can lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Hands-on work with medical equipment, audiovisual systems, and computer technologies.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience

• 4 year of experience with audiovisual systems and computer networking. Education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• 1 year of experience with healthcare simulation equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare or technical discipline

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience in healthcare simulation operations, nursing education, or clinical healthcare settings
• 1 year of experience with simulation platforms and tools such as Laerdal, SimCapture, VR/AR technologies, or learning management systems
• 1 year of experience in setting up clinical environments and applying moulage techniques
• 1 year of experience supporting technical systems used in simulation-based education

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Multi-Tasking Skills

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$24.20 - $35.09
Minimum
$24.20
Midpoint
$29.64
Maximum
$35.09

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Simulation-Technology-Specialist-I---SON_JR009349 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009349.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html