Simulation Technician - Anesthesiology (Finance)
The Simulation Specialist for the Master of Science Anesthesia Program plays a vital role in creating realistic, hands-on learning experiences to prepare students for clinical practice. This position involves technical expertise, instructional support, and effective coordination to ensure that simulation activities meet the program's educational objectives.
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:
Essential Functions
- 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.
Minimum Education:
Associate's Degree in a related field required
May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience:
2 years of related experience required
6 months previous experience in simulation lab preferred
Physical 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:
Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
