Required Qualifications:  

Education: HS diploma or GED equivalent 

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in clinical simulation, standardized patient programs or information technology; or combination of education and equivalent experience.  

Physical requirements: Moving or lifting heavy objects (e.g. manikins) on occasion. 

Preferred Qualifications:   

Work Experience:  

• Working in an academic institution. 

• Two years of experience working in a simulation lab, including experience with simulation manikins, standardized patients, equipment, and software. 

• Audio/visual experience. 

• Two years of computer/IT experience (including some networking). 

• Basic knowledge of human physiology, medical terminology and abbreviations. 

• Familiarity with basic medical supplies and equipment. 

Skills: 

• Demonstrates excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

• Certification of Basic Life Support CPR within 60 days of hire. 

Job Duties: 

• Follow standard operating procedures, instructions, and checklists to prepare, set-up and cleanup for simulation and procedural skills events. 

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot simulation equipment (manikins and task trainers), clinical equipment, audiovisual and computer hardware/software applications, recording systems and network systems. 

• Participate in curriculum design meetings and case development efforts to facilitate technical planning and delivery for simulation activities. 

• Operate video cameras and related equipment in the production and editing of educational videos. 

• Manage recording, playback, storage, and cataloguing of simulations. 

• Develop technical documentation and checklists for simulation programming. 

• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and assist with ordering needed items. 

• Interface with program manufacturers regarding equipment troubleshooting and systems problems, as well as periodic upgrades. Maintain records of warranties, maintenance, and repairs. 

• Acquire and maintain skills and knowledge related to existing and newly acquired technologies. 

• Serve in Standardized Patient role to provide the voice of the manikin or family member as needed. 

• Attend training and professional development activities, including manufacturer specific training; some requiring out of state travel. 

• This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.