About this role
The Simulation Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and advancement of a clinical simulation laboratory. This position supports the preparation and delivery of simulation-based educational activities, manages simulation and medical equipment, and ensures the efficient operation of learning technologies. The ideal candidate is highly technology-savvy, possesses strong problem-solving skills, and serves as a key resource for integrating innovative technologies into educational programs. In addition to technical and operational responsibilities, this individual will act as a point person for digital content development, including creating instructional materials, recording and editing videos, managing multimedia resources, and supporting virtual and hybrid learning initiatives. The successful candidate will be proficient with learning technologies, audiovisual systems, simulation software, and emerging educational technologies, while collaborating with faculty and staff to develop engaging educational content and enhancing the learner experience. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees • Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) • The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! • Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) • Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
• Free financial and legal counseling • Free mental health counseling services • Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs • Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. • Resources for child and elder care • Plus many more! Position Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a clinical simulation laboratory. Prepares lab sessions, performs basic repair and maintenance on medical and simulation equipment, maintains inventory of equipment and supplies, and participate in activities using medical equipment and simulators. Position Key Accountabilities:
• Operates and provides technical assistance with simulation and medical related audio-video systems. • Provides technical assistance, support and training to faculty, instructors, and staff in use of simulation and medical equipment, as necessary. • Conducts ongoing maintenance of all medical and simulation equipment, including cleaning, repairing, assuring that all equipment is maintained in good working order at all times. • Sets-up and take-down simulators, medical equipment, and supplies for all sessions. May participate in teaching-related activities. • Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment and conduct routine inventory updates. • May obtain cadavers from the UT Human Structure facility, maintain records and transports to and from the laboratory and assist in preparing them. Maintains the cleanliness of the facility and equipment and assists users of the facility during training sessions. • Maintains current knowledge of simulation and medical equipment catalogs and operation manuals. • Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to present content and information to a group to achieve learning or a goal. • Ability to provide structure to the meeting or training. • Ability to make people feel comfortable and encourage participation from everyone. • Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment. Required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls including the use of personal protective equipment must be followed. • Medical license and/or certification within specialty preferred Minimum Education: Associate's Degree in a related field required May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement. requiredMinimum Experience: 2 years of related experience required 6 months previous experience in simulation lab preferredPhysical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.