Health Technology Specialist – Nursing

Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Generous
benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement
match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.  Details at
Location: Nursing
Position Status:     
  Full-time

Hours:
    Varied
Position Number: /

FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The
School of Nursing (SON) is currently seeking a 12-month technology specialist
who is also a clinically-current registered nurse or related health
professional to serve in the Joanne Barkett Conway Simulation Center and Libermann Learning and
Simulation Center. The specialist will
work directly with graduate program directors, faculty, and students in the Joanne Barkett Conway
Simulation Center and undergraduate faculty and students in the Libermann
Learning and Simulation Center as they prepare residency and simulation
experiences for students. Key to the
position is the desire and ability to competently support the technological
needs of the high-tech areas of the simulation labs. This position is responsible for managing the technical
operations of the simulation lab and assist with educational technology in the
SON which includes operating and maintaining all simulation lab technology,
computers, simulation manikins, cameras, microphones and recording equipment.
The specialist will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical
problems associated with existing hardware, software applications, people, and
new technology solutions needed to make the SON technology environment a
leading-edge space and user-friendly environment for students, faculty and
staff.

DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist on-site and be present before and during all simulation scenarios
to provide instruction, setup, assistance, and troubleshooting when needed.
Ability to solely run simulation scenarios and communicate with clinical
faculty and students if necessary.

Design,
implement, and manage various educational technologies, on-line testing, task
training devices, computer assisted instructional tools in the skills
laboratory to directly support teaching, learning, practice, and assessment of
clinical competencies.

Collaborate and assist faculty with planning, preparing, and conducting
simulated activities, residencies, and related events.

Provide technical support for clinical simulation lab technology.
Maintain computers used in clinical situations, manikin control, and
debriefing. Perform regular software updates and maintenance on a scheduled
basis to maintain equipment in proper working order.

Operate audio/video recording and streaming systems for lab simulation.
Set up control room computers, configure sim and VR/AR equipment, position
cameras and provide instruction to clinical faculty.

Provide technical support for hardware and software before, during and
after lab simulations.  Report missing or damaged equipment, contact
vendors for additional technology troubleshooting, repairs, and warranty
service.

Oversee efficient operations of the learning
laboratories by maintaining supplies and equipment as needed. Prepare for
simulation and residency experiences with equipment set-up, preparation of
rooms, anticipate equipment, and general needs.

Be
attentively present and flexible during lab activity events.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Knowledge of technologies related to direct
patient care and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Clinically-current registered nurse, paramedic, or
related health profession.

Must anticipate
technology environmental changes and be forward-thinking.

Preferred qualifications:

Strong technology support background.

Emergency medicine paramedic (NREMT-P) or Nursing
(Associate, Diploma, BSN) or Health Professions related degree with strong
clinical background. 

Currently licensed or eligible for
licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in related Health Profession or
as a Registered Nurse.

CHSE Certification.

Alternately, the
successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and
training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to
perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the
following: 

Must have excellent
written, verbal, management, administrative, and organizational skills with the
ability to balance multiple priorities and see projects through to completion
by the due date.

Must work well as a
team member. Follow-up independently to keep projects on task and within
timeline of completion. Respect facilities and equipment with careful handling. 

Must be reliable,
motivated, and wanting to learn new technology. Flexible with work hours and
scheduling. When requested, have the ability to start working early in the
morning for simulations, before 7:00am, and periodically work weekends for
special events to meet the needs of faculty and administration.

Must be able to
effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff, and students.

Must be supportive of
the mission of the University and the SON and be willing to collaborate with
the University and SON leadership to achieve the mission and vision.

Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University
Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community.

To
learn more about Duquesne University and the School of Nursing, visit:
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact
information for three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.