Healthcare Simulation Technician; EMT​/Paramedic preference

Simulation Technician

Supervisor:
Nursing Program Director

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This team member is likely a paramedic or EMT that has some healthcare knowledge but is also skilled in IT. The Simulation Technician will accompany the Simulation Specialist to assist in set-up, operate/run simulator scenarios as part of student instruction, and troubleshoot technical issues should they occur. This team member also is responsible for driving the MSL and maintaining logs of its use.

This team member is part of the education team who teaches specific skills and courses for which he/she is qualified.

• Education:
  
  LPN, certified EMT, or Associate's degree in the area of health sciences and/or technology is preferred
• Motor Vehicle Operation:
  • Preference of 1-year experience driving and maintaining an RV or similar type vehicle
  • Valid state-issued driver's license (standard/non-commercial) with a clean-driving record

• Ability and willingness to work evenings and/or weekends.
• Ability and willingness to accommodate an occasional overnight stay
• Ability and willingness to stand for 2-hour intervals and lift objects up to 50 pounds independently.
• Ability and willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE – mask, gloves, goggles, coveralls) for 2-hour intervals

• Understanding of patient care simulation technologies and applications (or willing to learn)
• Computer literacy to the level of at least word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Experience troubleshooting computer and or audio/visual equipment.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Having an assertive and customer friendly style of communicating
• Organized and reliable
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as a team member.

• Vehicle Scheduling & Operations
  • Maintain a safe vehicle; may perform basic vehicle maintenance (e.g., cleaning, inflating tires, checking fluid levels, etc.).
  • Ensure the MSL is in neat and clean condition, anticipating needed mechanical service, so appointments are arranged convenient to schedule
  • Maintain the schedule for the MSL working in conjunction with faculty, affiliates, and other program partners.
  • Maintain the travel, maintenance, and usage logs for the MSL that are organized and readily accessible
  • Drive the MSL to various pre-scheduled locations within the geographic region covered by the institution
  • Checking-in users of the MSL
• Simulation
  • Maintain the simulation mannequins to assure proper functionality.
  • Maintain current knowledge of simulation equipment functions and updates.
  • Participate in technical training and attend conferences/seminars to maintain current knowledge and competency with simulation technology and operation.
  • Maintain simulation equipment to a high standard, including cleaning and basic repair of equipment
  • Ensure all equipment is in good working order at all times.
  • Works with Simulation Specialist to create a schedule and log of preventative maintenance and technical activities.
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