Nursing Program Simulation Technician
Nursing Program Simulation Technician
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Job Description
Overview
Who We Are:
National Louis is a 135 year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation access excellence and equity from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.
What You Will Do:
The Simulation Technician will assist the Director of Simulation and Interprofessional Education in the smooth operation of the Simulation Center on a daily basis. The Simulation Technician is an individual who specializes in both the technologies and methods used in the planning preparation and execution of simulation-based healthcare training and education events. The technologies include the use of computer audio-visual and manikins as well as creating and applying moulage for realism in simulation scenarios. The Simulation Technician will apply best practices as directed to increase the fidelity of simulation activities match appropriate technology to the learning objectives and enrich learner experiences with moulage. This position may require some evening or Saturday shifts.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assisting with the Simulation Center department needs through technical support as necessary.
- Collaborating with IT and vendor contacts to quickly resolve technical issues.
- Working with human patient simulators with full physiologic functioning (including all body systems birth and death) and assisting with the operation of proprietary software used to run the simulation manikins in both the set up and running of the simulations.
- Under the direction of the Director of Simulation and Interprofessional Education providing input and advice on operation maintenance training reliability and overall equipment performance
- Provide creative input when adding to the realism of patient simulator appearance such as applying moulage to simulate things such as injuries wounds and bruising.
- Set- up and breakdown of necessary patient simulators task trainers hospital equipment supplies and audio-visual equipment as needed for lab or simulation.
- Cleaning and maintenance of simulators and all equipment used in the lab and simulation rooms as instructed by the Director and according to warranty guidelines.
- Laundry maintenance utilizing on site washers and dryers to provide clean linens for all simulation center beds.
- Maintaining records of warranty information purchase and expiration dates serial numbers and maintenance records for Simulation Center equipment.
- Inventory management.
- Assisting Director of Simulation and Interprofessional Education with faculty education and training as directed.
- Recording of all simulation exercises and making the audio-visual files available to faculty for educational use.
- Safeguarding electronic data and programming by protecting simulation technology from data loss.
Qualifications
Required:
- Associates Degree or higher in a technology related field such as Nursing Computer Science Digital media Management Information Technology Medical Technology or Life Sciences.
- Experience with a variety of technologies including computer-based scenarios audio-visual and manikin technologies.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy/physiology.
- Proficiency in computer operations and utilization of audio/visual equipment.
- Knowledge and competent use of WORD Excel and other online applications.
- Proficiency in demonstrating technical and assessment skills and related scientific rationale
- Ability to be self-motivated and work independently toward task completion
- Ability to think critically troubleshoot and take action to resolve issues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people
- Attention to detail and follow through
Preferred:
- BSN degree
- Simulation/lab experience
Physical Demands:
- This position requires standing and bending frequently throughout the day lifting up to 50 lbs.
NLU Inclusion Statement:
National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community advancing access and equity and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity equity and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities age ethnicity gender (identity and expression) race religion sexual orientation socio-economic status and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives innovative contributions and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.
Compensation and Benefits
At National Louis University we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits including but not limited to Health Insurance benefits Retirement benefits Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time staff benefits can be found here.
The salary range of the grade for this position is $21.25 to $29.74 per hour (typical workweek is 37.5 hours). Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law including but not limited to: budgetary considerations job-related knowledge/skills experience market considerations tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees) and internal equity.
Application Instructions
Please include the following along with your application:
- Resume (Required)
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
