Simulation Technologist

Creighton University is looking to hire a Simulation Technician to work in Omaha, NE. The simulation center utilizes multiple high-fidelity human patient simulators, task trainers, medical infusion pumps, cardiac equipment, simulated ventilators, and ECG machines. This position also serves as a liaison between simulation educators, third-party vendors, and Creighton IT services to ensure the proper functionality of all simulation equipment.  

Creighton employs over 2000 people, making it one of the largest employers in Omaha. Joining the Creighton community means exploring and expressing one's values in an atmosphere committed to serving others.  The diverse and inclusive Creighton community provides a career home where employees are accountable to bring their best work and encouraged to grow and thrive.   

Responsibilities 

• Simulation Program Support 
  • Serves as a liaison between third-party vendors, local IT support, and end users. 
  • Oversees the maintenance and functionality of all simulation equipment and software in accordance with best practices. 
  • Works with simulation educators to select appropriate simulation equipment, assists with operating/programing equipment to meet learning outcomes. 
  • Schedules repairs, upgrades, and maintenance in accordance with center schedules to ensure learner events are not disrupted. 

• Simulation Lab Support 
  • Assist faculty and students with the set-up and execution of all simulation activities. 
  • Ensure availability of lab equipment and disposables as directed by simulation center guidelines. 

• Simulation Center Office Support 
  • Maintains inventory of hardware and disposables. 
  • Assists in ordering of supplies and equipment relevant to the simulation center. 
  • Assists in the creation and updating of setup checklists and documentation. 
  • Assists in creating tutorial materials for faculty and staff related to the troubleshooting and operation of simulation technology. 

• Product Research and Testing 
  • Researches new simulation technologies. 
  • Tests updates before center wide implementation. 
  • Stays current on best practices related to simulation technology. 
  • Ensure simulation center is adhering to University data and security standards. 

Qualifications 

• Associates degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience. 
• Experience within one or more of the following preferred: 
• Experience supporting health science simulation activities 
• Experience on supporting and maintaining technology 
• Experience with higher education assessment technologies 
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) preferred. 

Change the world from here 

At Creighton, you are part of something big. Your skills and passions unite with thousands of faculty, staff and students inspired to change the world. Here, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-year old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values. And it all starts with you.  

Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. 

Creighton University is a Jesuit, Catholic, EEO/AA employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who believe they can contribute to our Mission and core values, including gender, ethnic and cultural diversity. Creighton is committed to diversity and inclusion, and, as such, strongly encourages those from a diverse background to apply. 

AAP/EEO Statement 

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.