Simulation Technologist

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Simulation Technologist plays a vital role in supporting clinical skills education programs at the School of Medicine. In this role, you will be responsible for the smooth operation of clinical skills sessions, including preparation, maintenance, and repair of IT equipment that supports the learning experience for our medical students.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate or Technical School degree in IT or Computer Science or will be currently enrolled in a aimilar program at the Bachelor's Degree level.

The candidate needs to have a flexible schedule as this position could require you to be in the office 2-5 days per week starting at 7am.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Clinical Skills Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Serve as simulator operator by preparing, programming, testing, running, and trouble-shooting video capturing scenarios, assuring that the facility and equipment are set up for teaching sessions and sessions are executed as planned.
• Program and maintain manikin-based simulation software and equipment for simulation sessions.
• Acquire and install digital audiovisual hardware and software systems to capture simulated sessions with subsequent editing and transfer into an archival format for analysis as needed.
• Operate and provide technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and their components, including operation of digital cameras, video cameras, audio/video mixer, digital/analog converter, monitors, LCD projectors, and other equipment.
• Support the use of digital media and web stream creation for educational and professional distribution, distribute content and back up data, and provide troubleshooting.
• Interface with the equipment manufacturers regarding equipment troubleshooting and systems problems; maintain record of repairs.
• Conduct routine maintenance including install software and hardware upgrades and maintain functionality of manikin components as directed by manufacturer support.
• Train faculty and other Simulation Center staff in the operational aspects of simulation.
• Communicate in a positive, professional manner with faculty instructors, students and other users of the Simulation Center.
• Perform administrative duties relating to the simulation programs for the School of Medicine including tracking of standardized patients, student evaluations, supplies, reports, data collection and others as needed.
• Support clinical skills sessions, including set up, preparation, and operations.
• Assist with other special projects or initiatives as needed.
• Establish and maintain vital records and statistics as they pertain to simulation and assist in securing all data according to university IT, Seton Hall University, and Clinical Simulation and Practice Center policies and procedures.
• Maintain supplies and equipment for optimal operation. Maintain up to date inventory. Identify and communicate the need for additional and/or replacement equipment/supplies.
• Develop and maintain skill sets necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Associate's or Technical School degree or currently enrolled in a higher degree granting program.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience
• Experience working in an academic, healthcare, biotechnology or simulation related learning environment.
• Working knowledge of and proficiency in computers, application software, operating systems and information technology equipment.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare related field.
• Experience with healthcare information technologies.
• Experience with Laerdal, METI, Gaumard, Simulab and other simulation systems and equipment.