Harvey Development Technician

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education at the University of Miami is seeking a full-time Harvey Development Technician in Miami, Florida. The role supports the research, development, operation, and maintenance of the Harvey Cardiopulmonary Patient Simulator, the UMedic Multimedia System, and other teaching simulators. The technician assists with simulator component assembly and fabrication, quality control, technical support for user institutions, and maintaining simulation equipment for educational programs. The position also supports simulation training operations by preparing learning areas and equipment, maintaining simulators and audiovisual systems, programming patient scenarios, supporting learners during simulations, and collaborating with faculty and staff on scenarios and training procedures. The Gordon Center trains more than 20,000 learners each year, including healthcare professionals and students.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of practical experience in electronic and mechanical assembly.
Two years of experience working with simulation systems and supporting technical equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Strong multitasking and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Flexibility with work hours.

Responsibilities

Assist in producing and finishing 3D-printed components.
Inspect incoming production parts for quality control.
Assist with fabricating and assembling cables and interconnectors.
Assist with assembling and testing mechanical movement modules and electrical components.
Adjust and calibrate electrical and mechanical components responsible for simulator sounds and movements.
Make final adjustments and document quality-control processes before shipment.
Assist with final simulator preparation, including supporting educational software, shipping, and crating.
Assist with technical support for Harvey user institutions via email and video calls.
Assist with installing Harvey systems at user sites and training technical personnel in system operation and management.
Maintain simulation equipment in proper working condition in learning environments.
Assist with inventory management of simulation systems, supporting equipment, and supplies at onsite and off-campus locations.
Support daily simulation training operations, including setting up and storing equipment, furniture, and other materials.
Maintain medical patient simulators and training equipment, including hardware, software, operational checks, security, and troubleshooting.
Operate and troubleshoot audiovisual equipment in classrooms and auditoriums.
Perform pre-simulation activities, including programming patient scenarios, and provide learner pre-briefings and technical support during scenarios.
Restore training areas to their pre-scenario condition after simulations.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop scenarios and standardize training procedures.
Maintain simulation documentation, resources, and inventory.
Follow University and unit policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.