Medical Simulation Internship Jobs in Washington, DC

Salary: $90,000–$115,000. Must live in the DMV area onsite only. Location: Walter Reed – Bethesda, MD.

• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.
• Five (5) years’ experience in working with, repairing, and troubleshooting biomedical equipment.
• Three (3) or more years’ experience in working with, repairing, and troubleshooting medical simulators (robotic patients and virtual reality simulators).
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience with at least one of the following systems: Laerdal Medical, VirtaMED, CAE Healthcare, Mimic Technologies, Simbionix.

• Responsible for applying advanced engineering practices and medical knowledge to complex multidisciplinary patient care through digital design, computer manufacturing techniques, CPU control boards, and wiring; develop overall goals, objectives, priorities, and deadlines for training programs.
• Maintain competency by reviewing literature, attending conferences, meetings, professional courses, and through contact with similar facilities; present technical papers at national and professional groups.
• Under guidance of the Medical Director, conduct overseas simulation diagnostic troubleshooting and repair for non‑functioning training units and assist with execution of medical simulation training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
• Work under general supervision of the department that sets overall objectives.
• Develop deadlines, projects, and tasks; assign priorities when multiple projects are involved.
• Plan and carry out projects, evaluate technical repair procedures, and improve efficiency and productivity of the Simulation Center; assist the Medical Director and other personnel in maintaining medical equipment used throughout the center, WRNMMC, and DHA partners.
• Ensure reduced learner and patient risk, thereby reducing cost of procedures and training; coordinate with physicians, nurses, interns, residents, and various military and logistic personnel; engage vendors for equipment estimates and quotations.
• Obtain or exchange factual information, provide technical recommendations, and plan, coordinate, or advise on work efforts; influence managers to accept and implement findings.
• Formulate monthly reports on production, inventory, quality improvement initiatives, and training to the Medical Director.
• Plan and carry out assignments in accordance with accepted policies, resolve conflicts, and keep service chiefs informed of progress and potential impact issues.
• Assist with resolving technical issues with simulation training equipment ranging from computerized task trainers to robotic patient mannequins and advanced virtual reality medical simulators.
• Ensure personnel adhere to SOPs regarding proper use of simulators and supporting equipment.
• Write and update SOPs.
• Track and report troubleshooting, repair logs, and overall simulator functionality to the Medical Director and ensure all necessary actions are considered.
• Research simulation technology and provide findings to the Medical Director.
• Provide advice and assistance to services on the application and utilization of all types of training simulators.
• Provide monthly reports to the Simulation Programs Manager on budget issues concerning repair of simulation and biomedical equipment.
• Assist in initiating and maintaining documentation for budget requests.
• Collect data and justify purchases of new simulation technology.
• Monitor and document simulation use by obtaining training information.
• Maintain a file of past and cumulative usage.
• Utilize databases for acquiring, maintaining, and tracking simulation equipment and supplies; manage turn‑in of equipment and supplies.
• Adhere to hand‑receipt policies at the appropriate Military Training Facility; communicate with the Simulation Programs Manager and Logistics to understand purchasing and funding requirements.
• Assist and arrange calibration and repair for simulators/equipment; schedule maintenance of all instrumentation associated with each simulator.
• Coordinate with supporting activities such as Automation Management Organization, Facilities Management Department, Biomed, Logistics, and Audio/Visual on problem solving for simulators and equipment.
• Be available to departmental representatives for participation in research protocols related to best practices of training equipment.
• Participate in research and viability of new simulation technology.
• Attend national conferences and arrange demonstrations of new simulation technology; maintain professional contact with all MTF personnel, vendors, and visitors.
• Promote the MTF Simulation Center by providing tours to internal and external persons interested in usage of training equipment.
• Understand Navy and Army MTF policies and procedures to assist with coordinating simulation training and purchasing supplies requests.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, simulation technology, and ability to learn simulation software to evaluate and recommend training solutions.
• Communicate verbally and in writing; produce justifications for purchases and personnel; communicate with the Simulation Program Manager.
• Multi‑task and work in an environment with constant interruptions and reorganization.
• Track shipping/receiving processes and manage return of equipment to vendors for repair or maintenance.
• Have practical knowledge of audio‑visual to support the Simulation Center’s AV requirements such as Digital Light Projects and video cameras.
• Be computer literate and capable of learning new simulation software.
• Apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and standards to extend or modify practices and solve novel problems.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

RWD Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.