Simulation Center Technician (Per Diem, Variable)

NorthBay Healthcare Corporation • Fairfield, CA

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About The Position

At Northbay Health, the Simulation Center Technician I facilitates low- and high-fidelity human patient simulated learning at all levels and assists with the operation and maintenance of simulation equipment. The technician prepares rooms and ensures the availability of equipment, props, and actors as needed for each scenario, helping ensure smooth operation from start to finish.

The role fosters interdisciplinary relationships within the department, across hospital departments, and with outside agencies. It supports educational programs for clinical staff, physicians, and the community based on the patient population served and requests. Working with the Simulation Center Coordinator, the technician helps validate staff clinical competency through scenario-based simulation and assists in developing innovative scenarios.

The technician also provides internal and external training and outreach on simulation center operations and functionality, represents the center in the community to build support for local use, and participates in facility tours and marketing as requested.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare-related field, such as paramedic, RN, EMT, respiratory therapist, or hospital technician.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Current provider-level ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology.
• Excellent interpersonal and human relationship skills.
• Creativity and flexibility in designing innovative approaches to solving problems.
• Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to present data to diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly learn new technology.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Working knowledge of computer functionality, telecommunications, and audio and video equipment.
• Knowledge of healthcare documentation systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information.
• Ability to meet moderate to heavy physical demands and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Attendance is an essential job function.
• Frequent inter-facility driving or travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma preferred.
• Associate degree in a healthcare-related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience with healthcare information technologies preferred.
• Experience working with medical simulation education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate low- and high-fidelity human patient simulated learning.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of simulation equipment.
• Set up rooms and ensure equipment, props, and actors are available for each scenario.
• Help ensure smooth operation of each scenario from start to finish.
• Foster collaborative relationships within the department, across hospital departments, and with outside agencies.
• Provide educational programs for clinical staff, physicians, and the community based on the patient population served and requests.
• Collaborate with the Simulation Center Coordinator to validate staff clinical competency using scenario-based simulation.
• Assist the Simulation Center Coordinator in developing innovative scenarios.
• Provide internal and external training and outreach on simulation center operations and functionality.
• Represent the simulation center in the community through outreach to build support for local use.
• Participate in facility tours and marketing of the center as requested.
• Complete annual organizational employment requirements, including TB testing, safety training, patient safety training, and mandatory in-services.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED