Regional Simulation Center Technical Specialist

Join DMU and be part of shaping the future of Medicine and Health Sciences! As a Regional Simulation Center Technical Specialist youll play a vital role in delivering cuttingedge simulationbased education. Youll collaborate with the Regional Simulation Center team to design prepare train operate and support immersive learning experiences that enhance medical training. In this role youll also take the lead in managing and optimizing our advanced simulation equipment ensuring seamless operations that drive innovation in healthcare education. If youre passionate about technology and education this is your chance to make a lasting impact!

What youll do:

• Work closely with the Director Managers Staff Educators and Community Partners to design and test integrated systems to support academic programs within the scope of the Simulation Center.
• Oversee the integration and operation of all technical systems within the Simulation Center including patient simulators AV equipment mixed reality systems computers and networking infrastructure.
• Provide advanced technical support to instructors facilitators and learners for simulation events addressing complex technical issues and troubleshooting systemsrelated challenges providing appropriate and timely solutions.
• Provide specialized advice in collaboration with educators and operators to design and run complex simulation scenarios that require multiple systems.
• Setup and maintain a reporting system for users to submit and track issues using this information to provide uptodate information back to the users and to create regular reports for the Director.
• Maintain a comprehensive documentation of technical procedures equipment configurations and troubleshooting guides.

What we are looking for:

• Associates degree or technical certification in computer technology (e.g. hardware networking helpdesk etc. required. Bachelors preferred.
• One year of experience required. Five years of workrelated experience preferred (i.e. computertechnology experience preferably in a healthcare setting medical simulation experience equivalent military training and/or biomedical experience)
• Experience with audiovisual and/or information technology and/or simulation technology required
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or understanding of basic medical terms procedures or other health related field highly desirable; i.e. medical terminology anatomy physiology and/or biochemistry preferred.
• Professional certifications and/or licenses including but not limited to A CHSE CHSOS are preferred.

*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

Total Rewards:

Our employees are what make DMU special so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan 10 retirement match flexible work arrangements community service time tuition assistance professional development funding and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a wellbalanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu/employment to learn more about our benefits.

DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks paid time off free use of wellness facilities and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.

The salary range for this position is $63000 $68000 depending on experience.

About:

Founded in 1898 Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges College of Osteopathic Medicine College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and College of Health Sciences offering ten graduate degree programs.

Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023 we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88acre campus in West Des Moines Iowa while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This stateoftheart campus includes technologyrich flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

DMU enhances our communitys quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

Required Documents:

Resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu/employment.

Department: Regional Simulation Center at 3200 Grand Ave Des Moines IA 50312

Status: Exempt