Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialist (MT)

Rocky Vista University•Billings, MT

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Rocky Vista University (RVU) in Billings, MT has an opening for a Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialist (Full-Time). This role provides technical and educational support to the SIMS Center for all simulation operations and events. The specialist will prepare, maintain, and repair SiMS-related software and hardware, including computerized manikins, task trainers, and related multimedia peripherals. RVU is a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university committed to compassionate healthcare education and practice, championing inclusive excellence. The position offers hybrid work flexibility for eligible positions, with an in-office focus.

Requirements

Strong problem-solving skills and flexibility to work in a rapidly changing and sometimes unpredictable environment.
Able to perform routine and non-routine tasks.
Exhibits autonomy and judgment within established parameters.
Technical diploma or Associate degree in health-related or educational field or equivalent experience in a related field.
Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.
Ability to orally communicate effectively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
Simulation experience.
Healthcare experience.
CHSOS and/or CHSE certification or ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire.

Responsibilities

Provides technical and educational support for medical and surgical simulated events (examples- CARES integrative events, surgery courses, Mass Casualty events, Simulated Patient encounters, manikin case scenarios, or live actor standardized patients).
Operates and manages software, hardware and components of healthcare simulation equipment (examples- electronic manikins, task trainers, cut-suits, augmented reality, A/V equipment).
Serves as simulator operator by programming, testing and running scenarios, assuring that the simulation equipment and facility are set up before and taken down after sessions. Trouble-shoots within scenarios. Records, edits and stores simulated sessions.
Conducts routine inspection and maintenance of simulation equipment and completes inventory updates. Installs software and hardware upgrades and maintains the functionality of simulation components and maintains records of repairs.
Supports the use of web-based media and the creation of web stream content. Assists in website development and maintenance.
Assists instructors and SIMS staff in scheduling, training, developing and evaluating events. Creates operational efficiency and quality control measures.
Creates innovative ideas, evaluates new equipment, and identifies opportunities for technology improvement and integration into healthcare education.
Participates in technical training to maintain proficiency; participates in scholarly activities to stay current with the simulation industry.
Assists Simulation Tech Supervisor with inventory of all equipment and consumables and reordering process.
Recruit, develop, advance and retain team members.
Other duties as assigned by Sim Tech Supervisor or Director of Simulation.