Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Number |
14342 |
| Functional Title |
Simulation Technology Specialist |
| Position Type |
Staff |
| Position Eclass |
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning |
| University Information |
Located in North Carolina's third largest city,
UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study.
UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability.
UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities,
UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. |
| Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit |
The School of Nursing is Transforming the Future of Nursing with Inclusive Communities, Passionate People, Innovative Practices, and Extraordinary Outcomes. We value and strive for diversity, respect, open communication, and excellence among students, staff, and faculty. The school is
CCNE accredited and is a
NLN Center of Excellence in Promoting the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty. The School of Nursing has over 840 students enrolled in
BSN, RN-
BSN,
MSN,
DNP, PhD and certificate programs. Please visit our website at
https://nursing.uncg.edu. |
| Position Summary |
POSITION
WILL BE
RESPONSIBLE
FOR:
- Developing, implementing and evaluating protocols and policies related to simulation and learning lab operations under the direction of and in collaboration with the Director of the Simulation and Clinical Learning Laboratory;
- Implementing simulation lab activities for scheduled and open lab training sessions for students and/or faculty;
- Technical development and composition of Sim teaching/learning/evaluating scenarios using Laerdal, CAE, and or similar software;
- Providing daily operation, maintenance and upgrade for clinical and simulation equipment;
- Providing Anatomage Table training, operation, maintenance and upgrades;
- Maintaining sim and lab inventory; requiring a high degree of autonomy and independent judgment; requiring excellent interpersonal skills to work with faculty, staff and students in simulation experiences.
OTHER
JOB
DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In collaboration with the Director of the Simulation and Clinical Learning Laboratory, schedule regular site visits with external vendors for troubleshooting and regular equipment maintenance and updates.
- Maintain a current, complete, and accurate inventory of all clinical laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Assist with the regular purchasing and documentation of all simulation equipment and lab supplies, in collaboration with lab faculty and the Director of the Simulation and Clinical Learning Laboratory.
- Facilitate training sessions to ensure that faculty members are knowledgeable to provide basic operation of all clinical equipment.
- Collect and analyze data related to simulation usage and evaluation.
- In collaboration with the Director of the Simulation and Clinical Learning Laboratory, submit annual outcome and evaluation reports to the Dean for analysis.
- Operate both simulators and AV recording equipment during student learning and faculty training scenarios.
- Maintain open simulation lab time where students and faculty can engage in real-time simulation scenarios, debrief sessions, anatomy training, and virtual simulation training programs (i.e., equipment and software products from companies such as Laerdal, Gaumard, Oxford Medical).
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Nursing, or Healthcare disciplines, etc.) or Associate Degree with an equivalent combination of education/experience/certification in clinical simulation and/or information technology;
- Accomplished using Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);
- Ability to troubleshoot basic hardware/software issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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| Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certification;
- At least 1 year experience with health-related learning technology/simulation;
- Experience with video capture and learning management systems (LMS) software package (e.g., B-Line, Canvas);
- Experience in higher education;
- Relevant clinical experience and or/medical knowledge.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Recruitment Range |
$70,345 - $77,234 |
| Org #-Department |
Nursing - 12802 |
| Job Open Date |
02/21/2025 |
| For Best Consideration Date |
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| Job Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| FTE |
1.000 |
| Type of Appointment |
Permanent |
| If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. |
|
| Number of Months per Year |
12 |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
$70,345 - $77,234
Feb 21, 2025