Nursing Simulation Technologist
About The Position
A Nursing Simulation Technologist operates, maintains, and prepares simulators, multimedia equipment, and supplies for nursing educational experiences. The role includes programming simulators, maintaining equipment and facilities, setting up simulation labs, applying moulage to create realistic effects, providing technical support to faculty, implementing scenarios, and ensuring lab policies and safety protocols are followed. The technologist prepares supplies, equipment, and medications for simulation events using clinical knowledge; assists faculty during activities; troubleshoots during live sessions; maintains inventory; and restores the lab after each event. The role also involves operating and programming simulators and medical equipment, performing routine maintenance, and using the Learning Management System as needed. The position works closely with the Manager of Simulation and other Simulation Team members to execute schedules and activities, document simulation activities as necessary, and stay current with simulation technology and best practices. The technologist contributes to a positive, safe, and effective learning environment for students.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited clinical program; LPN or RN preferred.
- At least 3 years of direct care experience and/or simulation experience.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Flexibility to manage often-changing simulation event needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with high-fidelity simulation manikins and AV systems.
- Familiarity with nursing or healthcare education environments.
- Ability to adapt to emerging simulation technologies.
- LPN or RN qualification.
Responsibilities
- Prepare simulation events, including required supplies, equipment, and medications, using clinical knowledge.
- Assist faculty during simulation activities.
- Provide on-demand support and troubleshoot during live simulation sessions.
- Maintain supply inventory levels.
- Maintain the simulation lab environment and restore it to a pre-scenario condition after each event.
- Set up, operate, and program simulators and medical equipment, such as IV pumps.
- Perform regular maintenance on simulation equipment.
- Operate the Learning Management System as needed.
- Work with the Manager of Simulation and other Simulation Team members to execute simulation schedules and activities.
- Assist with documentation of simulation activities as necessary.
- Stay current with simulation technology and best practices.
- Contribute to a positive, safe, and effective learning environment for students.
- Follow lab policies and safety protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
