Simulation Specialist II; Technical Specialist II

Simulation Specialist II (Technical Specialist II)

Category:
School of Health and Patient Simulation (SHPS)

Department:
School of Health and Professional Studies

Locations:
Springfield, MA

Posted:
Sep 24, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Full-time

Position ID: 205139

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Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year.

STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution.
Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all
. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

• Assist faculty with designing, creating, and building Clinical Simulation content using SMC authoring tools.
• Translate or apply faculty learning objectives and scenario development tools into the SMC competency model.
• Work collaboratively with faculty to help facilitate and guide the creation of dynamic and logical patient simulations.
• Assembles and/or reassembles various equipment and apparatus software for the simulations. Including Projectors and recording devices. EE sets up all of the rooms with cameras, laptops and software.
• Tests various types of equipment and ensures that the equipment is working for 25 + simulators. If equipment is not working, identifies needs and contact manufacturer for support.
• Disassembles equipment to locate and determine malfunctions and take necessary steps to ensure proper working condition. Work with IT department if needed for technology preventive maintenance and repairs
• Work sims medical center leadership to help create and design outcome reports using resultant simulation learner data.
• Operate simulation equipment with the ability to follow medical aspects of training scenarios and makes appropriate adjustments based on participant actions.
• Computers, Dell and Apple, DVR, Matrix, TV monitors, video recorders. Software recording of simulation activities and install cameras for each room.
• Works with a broad array of stakeholders to contribute to the development of educationally sound simulation curriculum (IE
  - Scenarios).
• Develop and maintain the SMC website materials and online learning resources.
• Input requests for the scheduling of all simulation rooms into scheduling program.
• Maintain and post schedule for simulation rooms and master calendar.
• Assist in preparing and delivering simulation encounters for conferences, either on or off site.
• Provide assistance to students and faculty using patient simulation.
• Supervise and coordinate activities relative to ensuring the availability and proper operation of equipment, instruments and operations. Collaborate with faculty and staff to produce, set up, break down, maintain, and organize equipment and materials for specific simulation events.
• Advise faculty and students as to simulation lab resources, supplies, equipment and related safety procedures.
• Run simulation events as required.
• Maintain safety standards with regard to use of equipment and hazardous waste disposal.
• Provide orientation for faculty, students, and others relevant to appropriate safety measures when working with simulation.
• Assist in tours and information sessions as required.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Certification/Licensed as a Healthcare Provider, such as EMT, Paramedic, RN, LPN or comparable.
• 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare field.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment and materials used in a patient simulation learning center. Applicants…