Simulation Technologist I

The Phoenix Health Sciences Campus houses an interprofessional simulation center that supports education across multiple health science disciplines. The center utilizes high-fidelity human patient simulators, task trainers, medical-grade equipment, and other advanced technologies to facilitate psychomotor skills training and simulated learning experiences. Responsibilities include the general setup, maintenance, and support of simulation equipment/software, as well as managing related records and maintenance logs. This part-time position typically works on weekdays between the hours of 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Essential Functions:

Simulation Program Support
* Performs general maintenance and ensures functionality of all simulation equipment and software in accordance with departmental standards.
* Updates simulation equipment and computer hardware as directed.
* Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
* Assembles pre-simulation learning materials.

Simulation Center Support
* Set up and prepare a variety of healthcare simulation events including human patient simulators, task trainers, clinical supplies, and other various medical equipment and technology.
* Ensure availability of lab equipment and disposable supplies as directed by simulation center guidelines.
* Provides general support and troubleshooting for simulation technologies.
* Performs physical transport of a variety of healthcare educational equipment to simulation and lab spaces throughout the center.
* Maintains logs for cleaning, maintenance, and routine inspections..

Duties as Assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience.
• Experience within one or more of the following preferred:
  o Experience supporting health science simulation activities
  o Experience on supporting and maintaining technology
  o Experience with higher education assessment technologies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in MS software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Internet, and database use.
• Skills in developing and maintaining inventory and maintenance records.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and professionally with others of various backgrounds and levels of technical knowledge.
• Ability to learn new skills and technology quickly and independently.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks in an ever-changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and require minimal oversight.
• Ability to work well under pressure, set priorities and make critical decisions.
• Ability to empathize and connect with various coworkers and stakeholders to build a positive team environment.

Licenses/Certifications

Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) preferred