Title: Simulation Technician

Employee Classification: Simulation Technician

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Health Systems

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Systems & Clinical Aff

Department: HSC-Simulation Center-300550

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate With Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The HSC Regional Simulation Center offers an essential part of health care education through state-of-the-art simulation and cutting-edge virtual reality rooms. The immersive environments replicate various real-world healthcare settings, allowing learners to practice and refine their skills. The center addresses today’s healthcare challenges, emphasizing safety, teamwork, and communication. The center is designed to accommodate simulation training needs of current and future students, as well as community partners.

Position Overview

The Simulation Technician will provide technical support and inventory management for the department. They will provide set up, tear down, and operation of all AV equipment. Likewise they will maintain and run task trainers and high-fidelity manikins.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of audio-visual, help desk or IT related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Job Duties:

• Demonstrate working knowledge of a range of common AV hardware and software.
• Provide general technical support and troubleshooting for all simulation equipment. 
• Set up, operate, maintain, and properly store simulation center assets. 
• Support simulation center users in the use of instructional media and equipment. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records 
• Ensure optimal functioning of all simulation equipment including task trainers, high fidelity manikins, AV systems, VR systems, and medical equipment. 
• Collaborate with simulation staff, IT department, and/or vendors to troubleshoot simulation equipment and AV systems. 
• Operate simulation equipment and cameras alongside clinical faculty during simulation and debriefing sessions. Test scenarios with faculty prior to implementation. 
• Provide voice of the patient or serve as a simulated participant when needed during scenarios 

Work Schedule:

Variable Work Schedule

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.