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WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY Technician in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Simulation Technician
The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Pay Range: $23.60 - $34.23
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Simulation Technician Job Description
Job Profile Summary: This position is located ONSITE in Vincennes, Indiana.
The simulation technician works with the simulation learning lab instructor to facilitate high-fidelity human patient simulated learning for nursing students at all levels of learning. * Manages simulation lab supplies * Performs pre-simulation activities * Assists with simulation scenarios * Performs post-simulation activities * Receives minimal direction * Reports to Clinical Learning Lab Coordinator * Serves as a professional role model for students in dress, communication, deportment, problem solving, care delivery and patient advocacy to facilitate student's socialization into the profession. * Demonstrates respect for the student as a new learner by communicating constructive feedback in appropriate ways and in private.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: * Supports daily operations of clinical learning lab * Orient students and faculty to simulation lab * Provides technical support to students * Maintains currency in field * Assess and communicates supply needs to Clinical Learning Lab Coordinator * Pre-simulation Activities: * Program patient scenarios and setup control room for simulation activity * Prepare scenario props and create scenario moulage * Assemble pre-simulation learning materials * Assist in creating documentation for scenario * Simulation Activities: * Pre-brief students, staff, and faculty * Operate simulation console and software * Manipulate simulator during scenario * Record simulation activities in approved format (.mov, .flv, .avi, .mp4, .wmv) * Assist faculty in managing recording equipment * Assist faculty in monitoring students' safety * Provide theatrical support (including moulage and voice over) * Post-simulation Activities: * Operate debriefing equipment * Provide feedback for improving simulation experience * Return simulation lab to pre-scenario condition * Salvage re-usable supplies and repackage * Provide required recorded scenarios, in approved format, to WGU staff within 24 hours of a simulation assessment * Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities: * Ability to work with computers (PC or MAC experience... For full info follow application link.
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