Simulation Technician – Indianapolis, Indiana

Fast Facts

WGU is seeking a passionate Simulation Technician in Indianapolis, Indiana, responsible for facilitating high-fidelity simulation scenarios for nursing students, managing simulation equipment, and ensuring a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities:Key responsibilities include assisting with simulation setup, operating equipment, and providing feedback on simulation activities to enhance student learning.

Skills:Required skills include basic technical knowledge, proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:Preferred qualifications include vocational education, experience in simulation-based education, and healthcare technology experience.

Location:Indianapolis, Indiana, onsite

Compensation:$25 – $37 / Hourly

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade:
Services 208

Pay Range: $25.52 – $37.01

Job Description

Job Profile Summary

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.
• Pe…