Simulation Technician

The simulation technician will work closely with the Director, Sim Educator, Instructional Support and faculty from the School of Nursing programs, providing advice and support in using patient care simulation equipment and operating the nursing lab.

The simulation technician will manage equipment, including: multi-media, computer, and other related resources used in patient care simulation exercises.

In addition to this, the technician will be responsible for the setup, routine maintenance, clean up and day to day operations of the Simulation Based Learning Center at Thompson Rivers University.

• Provide technical assistance and oversee lab and simulation equipment, including: preparation, implementation, software installation and configuration, routine maintenance, programming, performance testing, certification and safety monitoring of full-body patient simulators (software and hardware).
• Maintain other equipment and related multimedia peripherals including digital video recording systems.
• Develop and maintain web materials to support lab and simulation center activities.
• Provide A/V capture and delivery of simulation sessions and scenarios.
• Develop inventory control practices and procedures to manage supply and inventory levels cost effectively.
• Interact with medical equipment and pharmaceutical vendors to ensure goods and services meet medical training objectives.
• Obtain bids and make purchasing decisions within delegated authority.
• Maintain record keeping and ensure that standards are met.
• Implement hardware and software updates.
• Work with department and faculty to establish priorities and ensure timelines are met.
• Demonstrate technical aspects of operating simulators to faculty members and others.
• Provide summaries of operational expenses, equipment usage and equipment repairs.
• Collect data and prepare summary reports to support research grants, commercial and special projects.
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs as required by accreditation/approval standards and University protocols/policy.
• Perform administrative duties including faxing, photocopying, report processing/filing, distributing results, booking lab and simulation centre time, data entry.

• Grade 12 plus an Associate Degree, 2 year diploma, or equivalent post-secondary education

• Three (3) years' related laboratory or field experience

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

• WHMIS Certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of Computer Programming, hardware and software applications (accounting or scheduling software), MS Office Suite, A/V expertise, Business Systems, or Accounting
• Ability to work with sophisticated simulation software programs
• Technical trouble-shooting skills
• Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and persuasively with students, staff, faculty
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe laboratory practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgets

• Sitting at a desk or standing for long periods of time
• Ability to lift weights in excess of 10kg
• Travel required

Applications will be reviewed commencing the “closing date for internal CUPE applicants” and may continue until the position is filled.

Internal CUPE applicants must submit their application by 4pm on the “closing date for internal CUPE applicants” for their Seniority to be recognized.

Applications received after the "closing date for internal CUPE applicants" will be considered alongside external applicants.

The Hours of work are subject to change depending upon departmental requirements

The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website.

External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.