Lab Simulation Technician (Yuma or Tucson)

Lab Simulation Technician (Yuma or Tucson)

Location: Nursing
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 608068
Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.



Special Information

• Two available openings, one located in Yuma, Arizona and one located in Tucson, Arizona.
• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is posted as [Lab Simulation Technician], which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is [Instructional Laboratory Coordinator, Senior].

Job Description

Under the direction of the Simulation Lab Manager the Simulation Technician is primarily responsible for integrating, maintaining, and operating the computer and audio/video (A/V) technology including the manikin and surrounding simulation lab equipment and the nursing skills labs. The Simulation Technician manages simulation room, mannequin set-up and take down, application of moulage, and recording and playback of simulations as well as maintaining the Skills Lab. This position supports Interprofessional Education (IPE), immersive simulation experiences, and other scheduled patient simulation learning activities. This position has no responsibility for providing direct care to patients. This position collaborates and works closely with the Simulationist and Skills Lab.

Two available openings, one located in Yuma, Arizona and one located in Tucson, Arizona.

Simulation - 55%

• Maintains current knowledge of simulation/lab equipment catalogs and operation manuals.
• Programs simulator software to model simulator's physiological response to instructor specification.
• Operates patient simulators and cameras for the duration of simulations.
• Operates and maintains audio-visual and debriefing systems.
• Sets up and takes down simulation laboratory equipment.
• May involve rapid turnover of simulation lab set up.
• Maintains and repairs all simulation equipment, including:
• Patient simulators, computers, monitors, and a variety of medical equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and contacts vendors as needed.
• Collaborates with supervisor to organize, maintain, and restock skills lab and simulation laboratory supplies.
• Provides technical support for task trainers and multimedia peripherals including: Beds/examination tables, headwalls, patient monitors, and other health care equipment, medication dispensing systems and vital sign monitors.
• Provides theatrical production (costuming and moulage) for simulation scenarios as requested.
• Mixes fake body fluids and creates wounds.
• Provides technical assistance, support and training to faculty, instructors, and staff in the use of simulation equipment.
• Provides recommendations on equipment, supplies and materials.
• Collects data for ongoing research or grant requirements.
• Sets up and maintains surgical/procedural simulators.
• Sets up and maintains computer-based training programs.
• Maintains simulation activities and learner confidentiality.

Skills Lab - 40%

• Implements, updates, and monitors skills lab policies, procedures, use, and operation.
• Monitors and schedules use, signing out, and movement of skills lab equipment.
• Continuously updates and refines skills lab experiences based on identified needs and to serve as a resource for faculty in classroom/lab activities.
• Maintains the lab inventory, ensures the safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Monitors and assures appropriate standards of lab cleanliness, provides for equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement.
• Orients instructors in lab procedures, location and use of materials, and operation of equipment.
• Ensures a safe and healthy work environment, complies with college health and safety policies, practices, and programs in keeping with occupational health & safety legislation and regulations.
• Models professional standards, including customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, attendance, and related.
• Works closely with college staff to appropriately integrate lab operations, obtain maximum utilization for the most efficient expenditure, and to moderate student costs.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate bachelor's degree.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Any combination of education, training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in possession of the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in healthcare discipline or Medical Technology.
• Extensive experience in computer technology and troubleshooting.
• Experience with providing technical support in networking, computer hardware or software.
  Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy/physiology.
• Familiarity with PC and Mac platforms.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS).
• Commitment to obtain CHSOS within two years of hire date.
• Licensed RN.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge:

• Clinical knowledge and experience working in a healthcare related field such as EMT, paramedic, or other allied health profession certification and training).
• Knowledge of operation of standard audio-visual equipment: projectors, microphones, portable screens, media players, etc.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, students, and vendors in a positive, helpful and cooperative working relationship.
• Skills in operating a PC and Mac with experience in MS Office and the ability to learn additional software programs, including audiovisual and computerized simulation equipment.
• Mechanical skills to competently maintain and use equipment in the simulation center.
• Organizational and time management skills to keep materials in order, track various projects, maintain files, and follow through assignments to completion.

Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to quickly learn new technology.
• Ability to express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Salary range begins at $47,634. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

December 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

*If you previously applied for this position, you do not need to apply again.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.



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