Manager Of Clinical Simulation

Position Title: Part-time Simulation Technician

Department: Nursing

Work Hours: 16 hours per week

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the simulation director/manager/coordinator, the Simulation Technician will provide technical and mechanical support for the LIU Brooklyn Nursing simulation center. The technician will also assist with daily responsibilities in the center. Occasional (or regular) evening or weekend shifts may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains current knowledge of simulation/lab equipment catalogs and operation manuals.

• Programs simulator software to model simulator's physiological response to instructor specifications.

• 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.

o May involve rapid turnover of simulation lab set up.

• Maintains and repairs all simulation equipment, including:

o Patient simulators, computers, monitors and a variety of medical equipment.

o 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:

o Beds/examination tables, headwalls, patient monitors, and other health care equipment

o Medication dispensing systems

o Vital sign monitors

• Provides theatrical production (costuming and moulage) for simulation scenarios as requested.

• Provides technical assistance, support and training to faculty, instructors and staff in use of simulation equipment.

• Assists in cleaning, maintenance and restocking of all Nursing classrooms

• Collects data for ongoing research or grant requirements as directed by faculty.

• Sets up and maintains computer-based training (training will be provided).

• Maintains simulation activities and learner confidentiality.

• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Associate or BS degree in a related field such as Healthcare, Computer Science, Management Information Technology, Film.

• Familiarity with PC and Mac platforms.

Current SON students will not be considered.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.