Position Information

Position Title Simulation Technology Specialist

Overview

Responsible for simulation equipment management, simulation program support, training and education, and content development. Work closely with nursing faculty, students, and other stakeholders to ensure that simulation-based learning experiences are effective and aligned with educational goals.

This is an exciting and historic opportunity to join PC’s newly established School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Construction is almost complete on the 153,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art Ben Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences that will house the School of Nursing and Health Sciences existing and future undergraduate and graduate programs. This one-of-a-kind facility, which will open in January, features the latest classroom design and technologies and showcases expansive clinical simulation and research facilities, including standardized patient exam rooms, an eight-bed simulation center, and two large skills labs that double as teaching – learning classrooms where active teaching-learning methods are utilized to ensure competency of skill attainment.

Essential Duties:

• Assist in inventory of consumable and equipment supplies and restocking labs and simulation space as needed. Conduct preventive maintenance checks and services of simulation equipment and troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Prepare, maintain, and troubleshoot technical and mechanical aspects of the simulators and exam rooms, including the maintenance, cleaning, and reporting of any required repairs. Attain mastery of simulator operations software and a comprehensive knowledge of hardware characteristics, including coordinating with vendors to resolve serious mechanical failures. Install software updates on computers and maintain manikin components as directed by manufacturer support. Collaborate with Information Technology and simulation system vendors to identify and isolate simulation system and network-related issues. Follows up on ticket resolutions. (35%)

• Responsible for the proper setup, reset, operation, breakdown, storage, and technical support of simulation systems, computers, room manikins, and supplies. Provide theatrical production (costuming and Moulage) for simulation scenarios as needed. Coordinate activities in the Control Room and operate simulators, task trainers, and the audio-visual equipment. Capture, edit, and replay simulation sessions for debriefing. (35%)

• Support faculty with open lab or remediation hours as needed. Attending training and continuing education opportunities to remain up to date with simulation capabilities. (15%)

• Support professional staff with special projects, tours of the building, and in-person special events as needed. (10%)

• Collect data for ongoing quality improvements, research, or grant requirements. (5%)

  Marginal Duties:

• Perform all other duties as may be required.

  Education and Experience Required

• Associate’s degree in technology or a health-related field from an accredited institution required.

• One to three years’ experience working with simulation technologies (Laerdal and Gaumard) in a nursing or clinical education setting or experience in healthcare practice and will to learn simulation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years’ experience in a related environment preferred. Experience in an academic, clinical, or medical setting preferred.

• Basic simulation equipment experience.

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office.

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology or willingness to be trained.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to effectively and independently coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to adapt to and take full advantage of changing technology in nursing simulation.

  Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time

• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction

• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard

• Communication skills using the spoken word

• Ability to see within normal parameters

• Ability to hear within normal range

• Ability to move about

• May require standing for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift 20 lbs., or horizontally moving up to 150 lbs., of equipment

  Employee Status Full Time

  Salary Grade

  Salary Information

  Salary $65,000 - $70,000

  Benefits

Providence College offers a comprehensive range of valuable benefits to eligible employees, which are designed to:

• Promote the health and well-being of you and your family

• Provide financial security while you are working

• Build financial resources for retirement

• Help you balance personal and work responsibilities

• Provide educational opportunities for you and your family

These benefits include but are not limited to health, dental, 403b retirement plan, flexible benefits plan, tuition benefits, employee assistance plan, college paid basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off. To learn more, please visit our Employee Benefits website by clicking the following link: https://human-resources.providence.edu/benefits/

Union Status Non-Union

Shift:

If other, please enter regular schedule.

EEO Statement

Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop, and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number AS1007P

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

  Optional Documents