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rLab Simulation Technician

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rLocation: Nursing

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 608068

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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NAU aims to be the nation\'s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

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Special Information

• Two available openings, one located in Yuma, Arizona and one located in Tucson, Arizona.
• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is posted as [Lab Simulation Technician], which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is [Instructional Laboratory Coordinator, Senior].

Job Description

Under the direction of the Simulation Lab Manager the Simulation Technician is primarily responsible for integrating, maintaining, and operating the computer and audio/video (A/V) technology including the manikin and surrounding simulation lab equipment and the nursing skills labs. The Simulation Technician manages simulation room, mannequin set-up and take down, application of moulage, and recording and playback of simulations as well as maintaining the Skills Lab. This position supports Interprofessional Education (IPE), immersive simulation experiences, and other scheduled patient simulation learning activities. This position has no responsibility for providing direct care to patients. This position collaborates and works closely with the Simulationist and Skills Lab.

Two available openings, one located in Yuma, Arizona and one located in Tucson, Arizona.

Simulation - 55%

• Maintains current knowledge of simulation/lab equipment catalogs and operation manuals.
• Programs simulator software to model simulator\'s physiological response to instructor specification.
• 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.
• May involve rapid turnover of simulation lab set up.
• Maintains and repairs all simulation equipment, including:
• Patient simulators, computers, monitors, and a variety of medical equipment.
• 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: Beds/examination tables, headwalls, patient monitors, and other health care equipment, medication dispensing systems and vital sign monitors.
• Provides theatrical production (costuming and moulage) for simulation scenarios as requested.
• Mixes fake body fluids and creates wounds.
• Provides technical assistance, support and training to faculty, instructors, and staff in the use of simulation equipment.
• Provides recommendations on equipment, supplies and materials.
• Collects data for ongoing research or grant requirements.
• Sets up and maintains surgical/procedural simulators.
• Sets up and maintains computer-based training programs.
• Maintains simulation activities and learner confidentiality.

Skills Lab - 40%

• Implements, updates, and monitors skills lab policies, procedure , use, and operation.
• Monitors and schedules use, signing out, and movement of skills lab equipment.
• Continuously updates and refines skills lab experiences based on identified needs and to serve as a resource for faculty in classroom/lab activities.
• Maintains the lab inventory, ensures the safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Monitors and assures appropriate standards of lab cleanliness, provides for equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement.
• Orients instructors in lab procedures, location and use of materials, and operation of equipment.
• Ensures a safe and healthy work environment, complies with college health and safety policies, practices, and programs in keeping with occupational health & safety legislation and regulations.
• Models professional standards, including customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, attendance, and related.
• Works closely with college staff to appropriately integrate lab operations, obtain maximum utilization for the most efficient expenditure, and to moderate student costs.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate bachelor\'s degree.

3-5 years of relevant experience.

Any combinatio