University of Utah ยท 1 month ago
Simulation Tech Specialist
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $46K/yr
2+ years expUniversity of Utah is seeking a Simulation Tech Specialist for the Eccles Health Sciences Education Building's Clinical Skills lab. The role involves managing the learning management system for simulation activities and providing technical support to ensure successful educational experiences for health sciences learners.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordinating simulation program activities by setting up simulation rooms including equipment, IT programs, video, headphones, PCs, telephones, microphones and other required systems to ensure a successful and timely execution of educational learning experiences, events, and performance evaluations
Managing and tracking supplies for all 23 exam rooms. The simulation tech specialist is responsible for ensuring rooms are fully stocked, equipped, sterilized and set up ready for use before client arrives; assigns and communicates the exam rooms being used daily according to the master schedule
First line data entry in the LMS for simulation activities (i.e. new students, course exam material, door notes, standardized patient evaluations, faculty scoring rubrics, and write up templates)
Setting up and verification of exam flow(s) prior to each event; ensuring functionality and set up according to activity needs prior to the event
Providing first line technical support for the LMS system, including AV system, and data capture software, including troubleshooting problems that may arise during events; acts as the liaison with the offsite technical support team, when necessary, about technical issues; documents and follows up after events with issues to ensure a fix has been implemented. Serves as super user for the cloud based LMS
Providing timely announcements as the master control during activities
Setting up Clinical Skills Lab in preparation for simulation activities, including equipment, supplies, IT and video
Providing care, periodic maintenance and repairs (as appropriate) of simulation center equipment and/or submitting work orders for maintenance; maintains cleanliness and order of specialized equipment and supplies
Assisting faculty with technological equipment, headphones, exam rubrics, and other required systems to ensure a successful and timely observation of students
Providing training on recording system and equipment as needed
Attending meetings and contributing to committee work as appropriate and assigned by leadership
Staying abreast of developments in the field of simulation technology
Obtaining certification as a Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare
Participating in U of U Committees as requested
Other general duties and functions as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
Ability to quickly absorb technical details of new technologies
Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to technology supporting simulation activities
Customer service oriented with strong communication, coordination and organizational skills to prioritize work objectives
Self-motivated and willing to learn new skills
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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