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Unitek Learning Education Group Corp. (“Unitek Learning”) is a leader in healthcare‐focused workforce development. With over 30 years of experience, Unitek Learning provides customized education programs that bridge the gap between academic preparation and real-world clinical needs. Drawing on its deep roots in nursing education, Unitek Learning helps hospitals and health systems build sustainable talent pipelines by embedding faculty and curriculum directly into hospital settings through its “School in a Box” and integrated workforce solutions. In partnership with hundreds of clinical sites, we upskill incumbent staff, train new clinicians, and enable hospitals to better recruit, retain, and advance nursing talent.

This role supports simulation and skills labs for all nursing programs at their assigned campus within the Unitek family of colleges. This person is responsible for the audiovisual and simulation equipment inventory, support, maintenance, and setup, including the care of the manikins and the other equipment used in the simulation program. This role's main purpose is to use industry standards to help faculty provide quality simulated learning experiences for students.

• Maintains current knowledge of simulation/lab equipment and operation manuals.
• Programs simulator software to model simulator’s physiological response to instructor and/or scenario specifications.
• Operates a variety of computers and technical equipment pertaining to simulation scenarios.
• Operates and maintains audio-visual and debriefing systems.
• Supports faculty and students with virtual reality equipment and updates.
• Demonstrates proper techniques, use of tools, and equipment for students during simulation and skills lab exercises.
• Performs simulation demonstrations and provides orientation, assistance, training, and technical support to instructors on simulation and skills lab procedures, operation of equipment, and location and use of materials.
• Prepares and maintains simulation and skills lab equipment, manikins, media, audio/visual, computers, and materials related to learning.
• Develops, explains, and demonstrates instructional best practices for the use of the manikins and equipment to help elevate the simulation experiences of students and faculty.
• Assists in the development of simulation and skills laboratory manuals.
• Assists faculty in managing simulation and skills laboratory schedules.
• Provides technical support for task trainers and multimedia peripherals, including:
  • Medication dispensing systems.
  • Vital sign monitors.
  • IV pumps and feeding pumps.
  • Beds/examination tables, headwalls, patient monitors, and other healthcare equipment.
• Provides theatrical production (costuming and moulage) for simulation scenarios as requested.
• Provides technical assistance, support and training to students, faculty, and staff in the use of simulation and skills lab equipment.
• Enforces the safety and security of the simulation and skills labs according to established procedures, policies, and laws.
• Ensures that simulation and skills laboratories and other assigned areas are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Maintains accurate and complete records and files, including materials and equipment inventories, warranty information, and maintenance records and schedules.
• Works closely with students, staff, and faculty to solve complex problems, assists in identifying support resources, and installs new software and equipment as appropriate.
• Provides recommendations on equipment, supplies and materials.
• Proctor exams as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Range: $33-$42/hr*  Hours: Evenings/Weekends 
*Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, and budget.
**Please note this position is on ground at our partner sites

• Associate’s degree (AD) in healthcare field preferred: paramedic, medic, EMT, emergency tech, CNA, or hospital technician required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of simulation experience working with simulation in an educational institution or equivalent setting preferred.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist® (CHSOS®) preferred (required to obtain within three years on job, if not certified upon hire).
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a dynamic environment based on changing policies, procedures and clinical needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy/physiology preferred.

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year.  Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.