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Simulation Technician - Houston, TX
Simulation Technician - Houston, TXWestern Governors University • Houston, TX, United States
Simulation Technician - Houston, TX

Simulation Technician - Houston, TX

Western Governors University • Houston, TX, United States
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If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is :

Grade : Services 208

Pay Range : $25.52 - $37.01

Job Description

  • This position is located onsite in our Houston, Texas Lab

Job Profile Summary

The Simulation Technician works with the Learning Lab Instructor to facilitate high-fidelity simulation scenarios using patient manikins for nursing students at all levels of learning in on-site Learning Labs. Responsible for the technical setup, operation, maintenance, and support of simulation equipment used in training and education. This position reports to the Supervisor, Lab Faculty.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

  • Serves as a professional role model for students in dress, communication, deportment, problem solving, care delivery and patient advocacy to facilitate student's socialization into the profession.
  • Demonstrates understanding of and participates in implementation of the philosophy and goals of the nursing program.
  • Gives and accepts feedback on simulation program initiatives to obtain desired outcomes.
  • Supports daily operations of the learning lab.
  • Assists with lab supplies inventory using a simulation center management application.
  • Orients students and faculty to simulation lab.
  • Maintains currency in field.
  • Assesses and communicates supply needs to Supervisor, Lab Faculty.
  • Performs Pre-simulation Activities :
  • Program patient scenarios and setup control room for simulation activity.

  • Prepare scenario props and create scenario moulage.
  • Set up simulation room for simulation scenarios.
  • Assemble pre-simulation learning materials.
  • Set up recording in simulation center management application.
  • Performs Simulation Activities :
  • Pre-brief students, staff, and faculty to simulation environment.

  • Operate simulation console and software.
  • Operate instructional media equipment such as video cameras and audio-visual (AV) distribution.
  • Manipulate simulator during scenario.
  • Record simulation activities in simulation center management application.
  • Assist faculty in monitoring students' safety in learning lab experience.
  • Provide theatrical support (including moulage and voice over) to create realism.
  • Performs Post-simulation Activities :
  • Assist faculty in operating debriefing equipment.

  • Provide feedback for improving simulation experience.
  • Return simulation room to pre-scenario condition.
  • Retrieve non-consumable supplies, repackage, and return to assigned location.
  • Ensure simulation activity recording files are available to faculty for education and training during debrief session.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

    Qualifications

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Basic knowledge of standards and processes within a narrow scope of work
  • Ability to work with computers (PC or MAC experience required)
  • Ability to work with Microsoft office programs- Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Ability to work with a simulation center management application
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment
  • Ability to work flexible schedule (early mornings, late evenings may be required)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience working in simulation lab with manikins
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to think logically and follow directions
  • Creativity and flexibility in designing innovative approaches to solving problems
  • Commitment to utilizing simulation methodology in learning and its ability to transform nursing education
  • Comfortable with technology, willing to learn .
  • Education

  • A high school diploma or equivalency is required.
  • Experience

  • 3 years of professional work experience .
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Vocational or technical education in addition to prior work experience is preferred.
  • Health care and computers / technology experience is preferred.
  • Experience in simulation-based education is preferred.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at

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    Position & Application Details

    Part-Time Intermittent Positions (classified as intermittent and less than 30 standard weekly hours) : This is a part-time, intermittent position (classified to work less than 30 SWH) that may be eligible for mental healthcare; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; and prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time.

    How to Apply : If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

    Additional Information

    Disclaimer : The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

    Accommodations : Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

    Equal Employment Opportunity : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.

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