Simulation Operations Technician, School of Nursing

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Simulation Operations Technician, School of Nursing

Laboratory Services Assistant D

The Simulation Operations Technician implements, operates, and participates in simulation activities as outlined by Simulation Education Specialists, faculty, and the operations team to guarantee a high quality, safe, and consistent simulation experience in the Helene Fuld Pavilion for Innovative Learning. This role is responsible for the preparation, setup, and disassembly of the necessary equipment and supplies for each activity. Another responsibility of this role is to provide direct support to the HFP inventory system by ensuring that the inventory system is kept up to date with our current offerings, inventory on hand, and ensure that it can be used as a visual guide for all of the Pavilion's Holding.

This includes direct and clear communication to the administrative coordinator and operations manager regarding low stock and verifying supply counts for equipment.

The position leads the daily restocking process for all 'on hand' supplies housed in each of the Helene Fuld Pavilion learning spaces. This role will identify the need for any item additions to the supply carts, or additional on hand supply areas related to specific tasks or procedures. Provide daily upkeep and maintenance of equipment and learning spaces. The simulation operations specialist provides support and backup to SOS in operating simulation equipment or the simulation capture system during the activity.

The simulation technician must maintain excellent customer service skills and effective communications with all clientele and co-workers.

• Provide setup simulation activities across the curriculum
• Provide direct support to the Helene Fuld Pavilion inventory system
• Provide daily upkeep and maintenance of Helene Fuld Pavilion equipment and learning spaces
• Lead the daily restocking process for the Helene Fuld Pavilion
• Provide support and backup to Simulation Operations Specialist in operating simulation capture system, maintaining equipment, and operation of high fidelity mannequins
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Associate of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

School of Nursing

$21.76 - $28.41 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

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