Simulation Technology Specialist
University of Akron•Akron, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Simulation Technology Specialist supports the delivery of high-quality simulation-based and clinical skills lab education within the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. This role is responsible for the operation, maintenance, administrative and technical support of simulation and skills lab equipment and environments, as well as assisting faculty in the implementation of simulation scenarios that enhance student learning and clinical competency.
Requirements
- Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree with a healthcare field per Ohio Board of Nursing requirements.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license active (unencumbered) preferred.
- Certification in healthcare simulation preferred.
- Requires a minimum 2 years experience in healthcare simulation, clinical skills lab, and/or healthcare technology.
- Strong technical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
- May require occasional evening or weekend hours to support student learning
- Experience with simulation platforms (e.g., Laerdal, CAE, Gaumard), prior teaching, lab instruction, or clinical education experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot high-fidelity simulation manikins, task trainers, and audiovisual systems
- Prepare and maintain skills lab stations for essential nursing skills
- Program simulation scenarios using simulation software platforms
- Ensure all simulation and skills lab equipment is functional, calibrated, and maintained
- Assists with simulation and skills lab scheduling, setup, and breakdown
- Maintain a realistic clinical environment across simulation and skills lab spaces
- Collaborate with faculty to prepare and implement simulation experiences
- Provide real-time technical and operational support during simulations
- Assist with scenario development and integration of course learning objectives
- Support debriefing sessions through operation of recording/playback systems
- Maintain inventory of simulation and skills lab supplies, equipment, and simulated medications
- Ensure simulation and skills labs meet safety, infection control, and regulatory standards
- Oversee stocking, organization, and readiness of supplies for student practice and competency validation
- Organize and maintain lab spaces to support structured instruction
- Participate in evaluation and continuous improvement of simulation and skills lab activities
- Stay current with emerging simulation technologies, skills lab best practices, and nursing education standards
- Assist in faculty training on simulation and skills lab equipment and software
- Other Job Duties as Assigned
- Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of student and/or temporary workers.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- short and long-term disability
- life insurance
- paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave
- tuition remission
- Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
- state retirement systems
- alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
- Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b))
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
