Onsite Simulation Technician – Salt Lake City, UT – Part Time

Job Type: Part time

Job Number: JR-025636

Location: Salt Lake City,
UT

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you’re committed to working hard
to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.

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students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into
account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience
and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual
to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of
each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Services 208 Pay Range: $26.29 – $38.12

Job
Description

**This position is located ON-SITE in the WGU Clinical Learning & Simulation Center in Salt Lake
City, UT. This position will be required to work 2 days per month Wednesday – Friday as
needed.**

The Simulation Technician works with the Learning Lab Instructor to facilitate
high-fidelity simulation scenarios using patient manikins for nursing students at all levels of learning in on-site Learning Labs.
Responsible for the technical setup, operation, maintenance, and support of simulation equipment used in training and education. This
position reports to the Supervisor, Lab Faculty.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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 understanding of and participates in implementation of the philosophy and goals of the
  nursing program.

• Gives and accepts feedback on simulation program initiatives to obtain desired
  outcomes.

  
  

• Supports daily operations of the learning lab.

• Assists with lab supplies inventory using a
  simulation center management application.

  
  

• Orients students and faculty to simulation lab.

• Maintains currency
  in field.

  
  

• Assesses and communicates supply needs to Supervisor, Lab Faculty.

• Performs Pre-simulation
  Activities:

  
  

  • Program patient scenarios and setup control room for simulation activity.

  • Prepare scenario props
    and create scenario moulage.

    
    

  • Set up simulation room for simulation scenarios.

  • Assemble pre-simulation learning
    materials.

    
    

  • Set up recording in simulation center management application.

  
  

• Performs Simulation
  Activities:

  
  

  • Pre-brief students, staff, and faculty to simulation environment.

  • Operate simulation console and
    software.

    
    

  • Operate instructional media equipment such as video cameras and audio-visual (AV)
    distribution.

  • Manipulate simulator during scenario.

    
    

  • Record simulation activities in simulation center
    management application.

  • Assist faculty in monitoring students’ safety in learning lab experience.

    
    

  • Provide
    theatrical support (including moulage and voice over) to create realism.

  
  

• Performs Post-simulation Activities:

  
  

  • Assist faculty in operating debriefing equipment.

  • Provide feedback for improving simulation
    experience.

    
    

  • Return simulation room to pre-scenario condition.

  • Retrieve non-consumable supplies, repackage, and
    return to assigned location.

    
    

  • Ensure simulation activity recording files are available to faculty for education and training
    during debrief session.

  
  

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

  
  

This job description includes a
general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The
contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of standards and processes within a narrow scope of
  work

  
  

• Ability to work with computers (PC or MAC experience required)

• Ability to work with Microsoft office
  programs- Excel, Word, PowerPoint

  
  

• Ability to work with a simulation center management application

• 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

  
  

• Experience working in simulation lab with
  manikins

• 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.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalency is required.

Experience

• 3
  years of professional work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational or technical
  education in addition to prior work experience is preferred.

• Health care and computers/technology experience is
  preferred.

  
  

• Experience in simulation-based education is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at
  times

  
  

Position & Application Details

Part-Time Intermittent Positions (classified as intermittent
and less than 30 standard weekly hours): This is a part-time, intermittent position (classified to work less than 30 SWH) that may be
eligible for mental healthcare; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; and prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time.

How to
Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job
board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and
requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or
accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.

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