Simulation Technician

Merrimack College•North Andover, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Nursing, in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Merrimack College seeks to hire a Simulation Technician that will provide: 1) technical and operational support for laboratories and simulation activities for the nursing programs, data collection related to laboratory and simulation education, and 3) assist with obtaining simulation accreditation. The Nursing Center at Merrimack College is a 20,000 square foot space which includes a classroom, two dedicated debriefing rooms, and seven multi-purpose simulation laboratory spaces. Simulation laboratory spaces are equipped with state of the art, hospital grade medical equipment, high and low fidelity manikins, trainers, audio visual systems, and electronic hardware and software systems.

Requirements

Knowledge of apple and google applications, and internet database applications
Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to simulator functions
Knowledge of audio/video equipment and software for recording, duplication, mixing, and editing
Ability to learn new hardware and software quickly and independently
Self motivated and ability to work effectively in a team environment
A background in computer science, technology, , or other related field, and one year of related work experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Associate Degree Required, Bachelor Degree preferred
Must be able to independently move equipment (less than 25 lbs.) and move manikins (less than 50 lbs.) with the assistance of others

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a simulation lab is preferred.
Knowledge of Medical equipment is a plus
Certified as a Healthcare Simulation Operation Specialist (CHSOS) from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, OR commitment to obtain certification within 24 months of employment

Responsibilities

Implements, operates, and participates in simulation activities to guarantee a high quality, safe, and consistent simulation experience in the Merrimack College Nursing Center Simulation labs.
Responsible for the preparation, setup, and disassembly of the necessary equipment and supplies for each activity.
Performs day-to-day maintenance and cleansing of equipment, simulators, trainers, and simulation rooms.
Prepares, programs and operates simulation equipment, and audiovisual systems during simulation events, including maintaining simulators, task trainers, simulation rooms, and other equipment/props in functioning order through monitoring of appropriate use.
Troubleshoot simulation software, hardware, and network connectivity issues when needed.
Provides direct support for the inventory system by ensuring that the inventory is kept up to date with our current offerings and inventory on hand.
Communicates with the Lab and Simulation Coordinator of Nursing, regarding low stock and verifying supply counts for equipment.
Leads the daily restocking process for all 'on hand' supplies housed in each of the learning spaces.
Provides support and backup in operating simulation equipment or the simulation capture system during the activity.
Assists with coordinating regular maintenance and repair for all lab simulation equipment.
Assists and collaborates with the Lab and Simulation Coordinator to help provide learner and faculty orientation to the simulation lab environment, manikins, equipment, supplies, monitors, among others.
Participates in nursing simulation lab training to remain competent in operating the nursing simulation lab equipment and standards of best practice in simulation education delivery.
Provide campus tours and community outreach events as requested.
Performs other related duties as required.
Collects and maintains clinical and educational simulation data for analysis and research.