Simulation Technician at CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY

, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Simulation Management, Technical Support, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Nursing Experience, Simulation Equipment, Audio/Visual Systems, Collaboration, Budget Management, Accreditation Data Management, Professional Development, Safety and Cleanliness, Supply Management, Simulation Scenario Development, Training Coordination, Simulation Standards

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Description

Job Details Job Location: Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN 37087 Position Title: Simulation Technician Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday with possible weekend hours) Posting Date: Open until Filled Closing Date: Open Until Filled Job Type: Faculty, Full-time, 10-month position Position Purpose: To manage simulation labs and equipment in the pre-licensure nursing tracks of Cumberland University using the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice as guidelines. Responsibilities: Facilitate simulation throughout the curriculum in coordination with course faculty, using the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning’s (INACSL) Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice. Maintain and update all School of Nursing high-fidelity manikins Provide instructional support for faculty involving the use of technical knowledge in programing, running, and troubleshooting simulation equipment, manikins, related A/V systems and peripherals. Serve on the Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions (SON) Simulation Committee. Serve as simulation technician during all nursing simulations and labs in coordination with course faculty. Coordinate simulation schedule and staffing of simulations for all courses in the SON. Organize and maintain the simulators, related equipment, as well as order supplies/equipment necessary to fulfill these responsibilities. Install updates weekly to ensure functionality. Facilitate communication with simulation partners and vendors to coordinate repairs of simulators, request updates, and schedule training. Communicate with Cumberland University’s IT department when relevant. Ensure the safety, security, and cleanliness of simulation labs through control and scheduling of use of the labs. Manage simulation lab areas and supplies in conjunction with Lab Coordinator and Director of Operations. Provide simulation orientation/training for faculty as part of ongoing professional development, as well as students in collaboration with course faculty. Maintain Faculty Simulation CANVAS page. Provide support for simulation scenario development as needed and appropriate. Organize, label, and maintain medications/fluids appropriately for student/faculty use within the Pyxis machines. Correlate items within the pyxis to the appropriate patient(s). Maintain current list of student users, faculty users, and patients within the pyxis systems. Coordinate Discovery Day Activities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners in simulation. Manage budget for grant spending for simulation and grant summary. Maintain data for accreditation Perform other work as required. Definition: “simulators” - manikins, pyxis, VR headset, tablets/laptops, icloud, etc. Knowledge, Education, and Experience: Education Requirements: BSN Unencumbered TN RN License BLS/CPR required Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification preferred or acquired after 2 years of employment. Experience: Two years of experience nursing in an in-patient hospital setting. Previous simulation experience preferred. Experience working with typical medical equipment, networking software systems, and audio/visual peripherals (laptops, projectors, microphone systems, mobile phone, video cameras, monitors, and screens). Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate in multiple modalities in a timely manner. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage complex situations Ability to work independently and cooperatively with faculty, staff and students. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Simulation Technician will manage simulation labs and equipment for nursing tracks, facilitating simulations in coordination with faculty. Responsibilities include maintaining high-fidelity manikins, providing technical support, and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the labs.