Simulation Technologist

The Werner Health Sciences Center, located on the Omaha campus, houses an interprofessional simulation center that supports education across multiple health science disciplines. The center utilizes high-fidelity human patient simulators, task trainers, medical-grade equipment, and other advanced technologies to facilitate psychomotor skills training and simulated learning experiences. This position serves as a liaison between program-specific simulation educators, third-party vendors, and Creighton’s Division of Information Technology to ensure optimal functionality of all simulation equipment and software. Responsibilities include operating, maintaining, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing simulation equipment/software, as well as managing related records and maintenance schedules.

Essential Functions:

Simulation Program Support
•    Serves as a liaison between third-party vendors, local IT support, and end users.
•    Oversees the maintenance and functionality of all simulation equipment and software in accordance with best practices.
•    Works with simulation educators to select appropriate simulation equipment, assists with operating/programing equipment to meet learning outcomes.
•    Schedules repairs, upgrades, and maintenance in accordance with center schedules to ensure learner events are not disrupted.

Simulation Lab Support
•    Assist faculty and students with the set-up and execution of all simulation activities.
•    Ensure availability of lab equipment and disposables as directed by simulation center guidelines

Simulation Center Office Support
•    Maintains inventory of hardware and disposables.
•    Assists in ordering of supplies and equipment relevant to the simulation center.
•    Assists in the creation and updating of setup checklists and documentation.
•    Assists in creating tutorial materials for faculty and staff related to the troubleshooting and operation of simulation technology.

Product Research and Testing
•    Research new simulation technologies.
•    Tests updates before center wide implementation.
•    Stays current on best practices related to simulation technology.
•    Ensure simulation center is adhering to university data and security standards.

Duties as Assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience.
• Experience within one or more of the following preferred:
  o    Experience supporting health science simulation activities
  o    Experience on supporting and maintaining technology
  o    Experience with higher education assessment technologies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of healthcare simulation software and hardware.
• Skills in troubleshooting and repairing healthcare simulation equipment.
• Skills in operating simulation equipment and audio-visual equipment.
• Proficiency in MS software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Internet, and database use.
• Skills in developing and maintaining inventory and maintenance records.
• Skills in training faculty and staff in the proper use of simulation equipment.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and professionally to others with various backgrounds and level of technical knowledge.
• Ability to learn new skills and technology quickly and independently.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks in an everchanging environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Self-motivated and require minimal oversight. 
•  Ability to work well under pressure, set priorities and make critical decisions. 
• Ability to empathize and connect with various coworkers and stakeholders to build a positive team environment.

Licenses/Certifications:

Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) preferred    

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Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.