Instructional Technology Analyst – Simulation Technology

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

5d • $58,700 - $77,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Technology Analyst 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. Secondarily, this position provides support for XR lab in the College of Nursing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operation Specialist certification preferred.
• 2-4 years of simulation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up patient simulators, task trainers, hospital equipment, supplies, and audiovisual equipment
• Program the simulator software to control anticipated physiological changes and operate the software during simulation activities.
• Provide audiovisual support for courses.
• Ensure compliance with college and university IT security, data privacy, and risk‑management policies for all simulation systems.
• Complete 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.
• Collect faculty, student, and standardized patient evaluations, track learner contact hours, and report on center data and utilization.
• Utilize and maintain medical equipment such as IV pumps, ventilators, anesthesia machines, standard defibrillators, and automated external defibrillators.
• Prepare and apply moulage – simulated injuries, wounds, bruising – to standardized patients and simulators
• Research and implement new technologies, simulators, and task trainers.
• Lead with technology and simulation best practice training for faculty and staff, including safe simulation practices.
• Provide coverage for Instructional Technology Analyst – XR and emerging technology as needed.
• Manages and maintains all IT and simulation technology in the TLC; manages vendor relationships, ensures contract adherence, schedules services, verifies resolution, and maintains documentation of repairs and warranties; provides faculty and staff training opportunities with educational technology; oversees regular maintenance and quality assurance of simulation technology, identifies equipment in need of repair or replacement, and facilitates repair process in TLC or in partnership with vendors.
• Collect faculty, student, and standardized patient evaluations, track learner contact hours and report on center data and utilization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree