Clinical Skills Technician

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

54d•$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to shape the nurses of the future? Are you prepared to pass your knowledge on to the next generation of Badger Nurses? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for! Under the supervision of the Office Manager for the Center for Technology-Enhanced Nursing (CTEN), the Clinical Skills Technician will primarily be responsible for supporting nursing faculty, clinical instructors, and students by preparing the clinical skills environment to accurately represent a clinical setting using real and simulated clinical supplies and equipment. This position will oversee the maintenance and troubleshooting of the CTEN mid-fidelity mannequins, including setups and breakdowns of human patient simulator equipment, partial task trainers, medical equipment, and specialized simulation training software during clinical training and assessment programs. No two days will look alike in this role. You can expect to work on a compassionate, collaborative, and supportive team that values you as an individual and provides you with opportunities to grow and develop. We are seeking candidates who are strongly committed to fostering a positive, productive, and inclusive environment for our diverse stakeholders. CTEN is a 5,000-square-foot space that includes 4 skills labs, 2 assessment labs, and simulated hospital, clinic, and home environments designed to support faculty and clinical instructors by offering students opportunities to explore and learn the role of the professional nurse in a variety of unique care settings. CTEN typically operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm and core work hours between these hours will be set upon hire. Work hours will need to be shifted to meet operational needs and occasional work in the evenings and/or weekends may be required. Scheduling deviations will be discussed in advance with the supervisor. This position is full-time, 100%. It is anticipated this position requires most work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location and has been designated as a position that is essential to School of Nursing operations.

Requirements

Experience with and ability to learn new computer technology
Ability to lift 50 pounds up to 5 feet or at least eye-level
Physical demands: frequent standing, walking, lifting, and reaching, as well as repetitive motions

Nice To Haves

Experience with audiovisual and/or simulation technology
One year of healthcare experience as a CNA, EMT, Paramedic, RN, LPN, Medical Assistant, or similar healthcare experience

Responsibilities

Provides support for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and disseminating data to identify instructional program needs and enhance effectiveness
Analyzes, tests, troubleshoots, resolves issues, and provides feedback regarding learning technologies
Assists with providing basic training and technical support to learners in settings such as classrooms, labs, clinics, and distance learning mediums
Provides consultation, training, and/or support for learning technology tools and platforms
Provides support for faculty development and engagement programs and activities
Maintains, calibrates, and sets up skills lab and simulation equipment according to established policies and procedures
Assists with the design and development of engaging, effective learning experiences which may be face-to-face, blended, and/or online
Contributes to researching, designing, and/or acquiring learning resources, technologies, materials, and/or processes to support learning

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

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