RCHS Simulation Technician

Riverside Hospital • Newport News, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Simulation Technician will provide technical support for all simulation operations at Riverside Simulation Training Lab. This includes running, maintenance, and repair of all simulation equipment, simulators, and simulation-related computers (software and hardware). The Simulation Technician will work closely with the RSTL Medical Director and Manager to provide exemplary simulation-based educational experiences for RSTL customers.

Requirements

• Associates Degree, Technology or health related field OR Program Graduate, Technology field diploma
• 1 year Experience working with patient simulation services, technologies and applications, computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to simulator functions
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) - Society For Simulation In Healthcare (SSH) within 3 Years

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree, Technology or related field
• Possess basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology

Responsibilities

• Ensure all equipment is set up for training sessions, run scenarios, and perform preventative maintenance, including cleaning, repairing, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with simulator preparation, equipment setup, use of standardized patients, and moulage to create realistic training scenarios.
• Offer technical assistance and training to staff on the use of simulation equipment and stay updated on emerging technologies and trends.
• Obtain, organize, and maintain an accurate inventory of supplies and equipment, coordinate schedule requests, and manage equipment needs for the simulation lab.
• Help with data collection, record-keeping, policy development, and special projects, ensuring confidentiality and supporting evaluation standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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