SIMULATION LAB TECH (PART-TIME, WEEKENDS)
The simulation technician works with the simulation learning lab instructor to facilitate high-fidelity human patient simulated learning for nursing students at all levels of learning.
- Manages simulation lab supplies
- Performs pre-simulation activities
- Assists with simulation scenarios
- Performs post-simulation activities
- Receives minimal direction
- Reports to Clinical Learning lab Coordinator
- 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 respect for the student as a new learner by communicating constructive feedback in appropriate ways and in private.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Supports daily operations of clinical learning lab
- Orient students and faculty to simulation lab
- Provides technical support to students
- Maintains currency in field
- Assess and communicates supply needs to Clinical Learning lab Coordinator
Pre-Simulation Activities:
- Program patient scenarios and setup control room for simulation activity
- Prepare scenario props and create scenario moulage
- Assemble pre-simulation learning materials
- Assist in creating documentation for scenario
Simulation Activities:
- Pre-brief students, staff, and faculty
- Operate simulation console and software
- Manipulate simulator during scenario
- Record simulation activities in approved format (.mov, .flv, .avi, .mp4, .wmv)
- Assist faculty in managing recording equipment
- Assist faculty in monitoring students' safety
- Provide theatrical support (including moulage and voice over)
Post-Simulation Activities:
- Operate debriefing equipment
- Provide feedback for improving simulation experience
- Return Simulation lab to pre-scenario condition
- Salvage re-usable supplies and repackage
- Provide required recorded scenarios, in approved format, to WGU staff within 24 hours of a simulation assessment
Required Skills
Any combination of the listed experience and education are indicative of preparation likely to impart the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the essential job requirements:
- Associates or Bachelor's degree OR 3 year equivalent work experience
- Ability to work with computers (PC or MAC experience required)
- Ability to work with Microsoft office programs- Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- 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
Required Experience
- Experience working in simulation lab with mannequins
- 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
- Interest in health care and computers/technology helpful
- Outgoing, dynamic personality
- Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds