Simulation Technician

Description

Are you passionate about delivering superior work outcomes? At Galen College of Nursing, we are committed to a single purpose: offering excellence in nursing education. Our staff and administration live out our vision We change the life of one to care for the lives of many. Jump-start your career as a Simulation Technician today with Galen College of Nursing.

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our students' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Simulation Technician to be a part of our team.

The Simulation Technician will support and enhance simulation experiences for all learners in collaboration with program faculty to ensure quality and continuity in the achievement of course student learning outcomes (CSLOs) for all programs.

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrate working knowledge of a range of common audio-visual and IT hardware and software.
• Provide general technical support and troubleshooting for the audio-visual and IT system.
• Set up, operate, and store audiovisual and IT equipment.
• Demonstrate safe and effective operation of the audio-visual system and simulation equipment.
• Set up, operate, store, maintain, update, and repair simulators, task trainers and other simulation equipment.
• Provide general support and troubleshooting for simulation equipment.
• Support Simulation Center users in the use of instructional media and equipment.
• Contribute to and maintain simulation equipment documentation.
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of adult learning theory.
• Support all aspects of the learning environment.
• Prepare the simulation environment to represent the clinical setting.
• Create moulage to model physiologic responses to the scenario events.
• Maintain stock control, ensuring adequate security and levels of consumables and equipment are maintained.
• Ensure preparation and storage areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly manner and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: Minimum of a technical diploma or associate degree from an accredited institution required.
• Experience: Affinity for a technical role (IT, A/V, Electronics/Computer building).
• Special Qualifications: Possess basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology or agree to enroll in course upon hire. Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people. Attention to detail and follow through.
• Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment: Position requires critical thinking, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in classroom and lab minimal and considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as manikins, supplies, files, and books (75 pounds maximum).
• Degree of Supervision: Minimal.

Galen College Values:

Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunities for every individual to reach their full potential.

Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.

Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.

Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.

Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

At Galen College of Nursing, we offer a unique educational experience we call Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take a personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Masters Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and master's degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). For complete information related to Galen's accreditation status, please visit our website.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE)