Simulation Technician

Full Time
New York, NY 10032
$65,000 - $75,000 a year
Posted
Job description
536043

Medical Center

P&S Vice Dean For Education

Full Time

Opening on: May 12 2023

Grade 104

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Job Type: Officer of Administration

Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular

End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Simulation Center (SIM Center) Director of Operations and indirectly to the Medical Director of the Simulation Center, the SIM Center Simulation Technician will provide technical support for all simulation operations of the SIM Center. Primary responsibilities include preparation, maintenance, and repair of computerized manikins, task trainers, and related multimedia peripherals. Online registrations for all high fidelity task trainers used by Physicians, Residents, Fellows as well as other learner groups.

Responsibilities

Serves as simulator operator by programming, testing, and running scenarios with instructors and facilitators

Assures facility and equipment are organized and set-up for teaching sessions. This may involve moving equipment, including simulators, and other materials than can weigh up to 100 pounds

Operates AV equipment, LCD projectors, monitors anesthesia machines and other equipment related to simulation education.

Conducts routine equipment maintenance and inventory updates

Identifies and communicates the need for replacement equipment and facilitates new purchases

Interfaces with vendors regarding troubleshooting and system problems

Trains faculty, facilitators, and other staff in the different simulation technologies and the operational aspects of simulation as well as the operation of AV equipment and technologies

Establishes and maintains vital records and statistics as they pertain to simulation, including a detailed record of all education and training conducted by the SIM Center, hierarchal storage of all digitally recorded simulations, and record of repair and maintenance of simulators

Supports collaborative research and certification projects for the SIM Center as requested, including assisting faculty with abstracts, educational presentations, poster printing, conference workshops, and manuscripts for publication

Performs other job duties as assigned

Occasionally needs to work at night and/or on weekends

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus three years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with a range of high technology human patient simulators, task trainers, computer-based simulators, EKG or 3-D printing

One to three years’ experience working in health care simulation, or surgical services or hospital laboratory, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)\Paramedic

Other Requirements

In an 8-hour workday, must be able to lift /carry:
50 to 100 pounds occasionally

25 to 50 pounds frequently

10 to 20 pounds regularly

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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