Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialist (MT)

Location, Job Title, Benefits

Rocky Vista University in Billings, MT has an opening for an

Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialist (Full-Time)

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at www.rvu.edu .

SALARY:

$27.20 - $33.25 per hour. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.

BENEFITS:

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution. Join us in an environment where in-office work is the primary focus, complemented by hybrid work flexibility for eligible positions.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion inclusive excellence.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Primary Purpose

Provide technical and educational support to the SIMS Center for all simulation operations and events. Prepare, maintain and repair SiMS-related software and hardware, including computerized manikins, task trainers and related multimedia peripherals.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides technical and educational support for medical and surgical simulated events (examples- CARES integrative events, surgery courses, Mass Casualty events, Simulated Patient encounters, manikin case scenarios, or live actor standardized patients).
• Operates and manages software, hardware and components of healthcare simulation equipment (examples- electronic manikins, task trainers, cut-suits, augmented reality, A/V equipment).
• Serves as simulator operator by programming, testing and running scenarios, assuring that the simulation equipment and facility are set up before and taken down after sessions. Trouble-shoots within scenarios. Records, edits and stores simulated sessions.
• Conducts routine inspection and maintenance of simulation equipment and completes inventory updates. Installs software and hardware upgrades and maintains the functionality of simulation components and maintains records of repairs.
• Supports the use of web-based media and the creation of web stream content. Assists in website development and maintenance.
• Assists instructors and SIMS staff in scheduling, training, developing and evaluating events. Creates operational efficiency and quality control measures.
• Creates innovative ideas, evaluates new equipment, and identifies opportunities for technology improvement and integration into healthcare education.
• Participates in technical training to maintain proficiency; participates in scholarly activities to stay current with the simulation industry.
• Assists Simulation Tech Supervisor with inventory of all equipment and consumables and reordering process.
• Recruit, develop, advance and retain team members.
• Other duties as assigned by Sim Tech Supervisor or Director of Simulation.
  
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong problem-solving skills and flexibility to work in a rapidly changing and sometimes unpredictable environment.
• Able to perform routine and non-routine tasks.
• Exhibits autonomy and judgment within established parameters.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical diploma or Associate degree in health-related or educational field or equivalent experience in a related field.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Simulation experience.
• Healthcare experience.
• CHSOS and/or CHSE certification or ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire.
  
  
  

Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.

Qualified applicants will be contacted. There may be an additional video interview for you to complete. Please watch your email including spam and promotions folder.

Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels;
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
  
  
  

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