What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

UTHealth Houston’s Cizik School of Nursing is hiring for a Simulation Technician to join their team of professionals. The Simulation Tech will be responsible for the preparation, breakdown, maintenance, cleanup, and/or restocking of lab rooms, supplies, task trainers, equipment, manikins, and AV technology for all skills and simulation labs. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with Word and Excel. Familiarity with INACSL standards and SSH accreditation standards is a plus!

 

Location: 6901 Bertner Ave, Room 769. Houston, TX 77030

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees   Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)  The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!  Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)  Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

Free financial and legal counseling  Free mental health counseling services  Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs  Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.  Resources for child and elder care  Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a clinical simulation laboratory. Prepares lab sessions, performs basic repair and maintenance on medical and simulation equipment, maintains inventory of equipment and supplies, and participate in activities using medical equipment and simulators.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Essential Functions

Operates and provides technical assistance with simulation and medical related audio-video systems. Provides technical assistance, support and training to faculty, instructors, and staff in use of simulation and medical equipment, as necessary. Conducts ongoing maintenance of all medical and simulation equipment, including cleaning, repairing, assuring that all equipment is maintained in good working order at all times. Sets-up and take-down simulators, medical equipment, and supplies for all sessions. May participate in teaching-related activities. Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment and conduct routine inventory updates. May obtain cadavers from the UT Human Structure facility, maintain records and transports to and from the laboratory and assist in preparing them. Maintains the cleanliness of the facility and equipment and assists users of the facility during training sessions. Maintains current knowledge of simulation and medical equipment catalogs and operation manuals. Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to present content and information to a group to achieve learning or a goal. Ability to provide structure to the meeting or training. Ability to make people feel comfortable and encourage participation from everyone.

Minimum Education:

Associate's Degree in a related field required
May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement. 

Minimum Experience:

2 years of related experience required
6 months previous experience in simulation lab preferred

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.