Lead Simulation Technology Specialist

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • $58,700 - $77,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Simulation Technology Specialist manages and supports high and low-fidelity simulation-based education ensuring hardware and software are functional. This position is responsible for all simulation technologies in the College of Nursing, including patient simulators, task trainers, and audiovisual platforms. Key duties include scheduling, supporting use, and providing technical training to faculty and staff on simulation technology for graduate and undergraduate programs: Setting up patient simulators, task trainers, hospital equipment, supplies, and audiovisual equipment. Programming the simulator software to control anticipated physiological changes and operating the software during simulation activities. Providing audiovisual support for courses. Ensuring compliance with college and university IT security, data privacy, and risk‑management policies for all simulation systems. Completing necessary on-site maintenance of simulators, medical, and audiovisual equipment including regular cleaning and replacement of disposable parts to tracking down issues and understanding equipment warranty guidelines. Other technology includes laptops, microphones, and cameras. Collecting faculty, student, and standardized patient evaluations, tracking learner contact hours and reporting on center data and utilization. Utilizing and maintaining medical equipment such as IV pumps, ventilators, anesthesia machines, standard defibrillators, and automated external defibrillators. Preparing and applying moulage – simulated injuries, wounds, bruising – to standardized patients and simulators. Researching and implementing new technologies, simulators, and task trainers. Leading with technology and simulation best practice training for faculty and staff, including safe simulation practices. Work schedule is primarily Monday–Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Role requires on‑site presence for simulation events and technical emergencies; occasional extended hours will be scheduled in advance when possible. This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. The position reports to the Assistant Dean of Simulation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required; 2-4 years of simulation experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work as part of a team.
• Expert with high and low-fidelity simulation-based education including hardware and software, Microsoft Office, and A/V equipment.
• Ability to assess, troubleshoot, and fix equipment failures in a timely fashion.
• This role requires the frequent ability to stand, walk, speak, hear, see, use hands to handle or feel and to occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, do repetitive motions, climb or balance and lift as much as 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operation Specialist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setting up patient simulators, task trainers, hospital equipment, supplies, and audiovisual equipment.
• Programming the simulator software to control anticipated physiological changes and operating the software during simulation activities.
• Providing audiovisual support for courses.
• Ensuring compliance with college and university IT security, data privacy, and risk‑management policies for all simulation systems.
• Completing necessary on-site maintenance of simulators, medical, and audiovisual equipment including regular cleaning and replacement of disposable parts to tracking down issues and understanding equipment warranty guidelines.
• Collecting faculty, student, and standardized patient evaluations, tracking learner contact hours and reporting on center data and utilization.
• Utilizing and maintaining medical equipment such as IV pumps, ventilators, anesthesia machines, standard defibrillators, and automated external defibrillators.
• Preparing and applying moulage – simulated injuries, wounds, bruising – to standardized patients and simulators.
• Researching and implementing new technologies, simulators, and task trainers.
• Leading with technology and simulation best practice training for faculty and staff, including safe simulation practices.

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level