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Patient Simulation Technician

Employer
Holyoke Community College
Location
Holyoke, MA

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College
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The Simulation Technician provides technical and administrative support to the simulation program. The Technician will have a solid background in the operation, programming, repair and maintenance of all patient simulation equipment and exhibit strong diagnostic and problem solving skills. The candidate will have excellent communication skills both written and oral, the ability to work independently as well as within various teams.

Please note:

This is not a teaching position.

  • Collaborate with the Simulation coordinator and faculty on the implementation of programs that support learning through patient simulation based experiences for students in Nursing, allied health, and affiliated community partners.
  • Provide comprehensive simulation setup and implementation support for all simulation activities.
  • Troubleshoot all simulators and peripheral equipment and obtain warranty service and/or on site repair as appropriate.
  • Maintain a database for inventory of supplies and perform inventory of supplies.
  • Maintain the simulation labs as a clean, safe and operational facility and optimal learning environment following universal precautions and CDC guidelines.
  • Manipulate simulator during scenario; perform on the fly troubleshooting; and, provide theatrical support, as needed.
  • Provide faculty assistance in running low-fidelity and high-fidelity simulations.
  • Report scheduling requests to the simulation coordinator.
  • Orient students and faculty on equipment in the simulation center and conduct tours as needed in the center.
  • Participates in programs regulatory body compliance/approval, and accreditation processes, adhering to all designated policies and procedures and producing outcome data for analysis.
  • Participates in prepared students' success strategies.
  • Maintain records as appropriate.
  • Additional duties as required by the college.
    • Qualifications

    REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in science or related field;
  • One year of experience operating low and/or high fidelity patient simulation equipment including maintaining, programming, troubleshooting, cleaning and repairing;
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and selected Mac applications;
  • Experience with audio visual equipment and technology including production and editing;
  • Exhibit strong diagnostic and problem solving skills;
  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral;
  • Ability to work independently as well as within various teams;
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
    • EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.

    PREFERRED: Experience in health care, teaching, and community outreach.

    Full-time, MCCC unit position

    MCCC Title: Special Programs Coordinator


    Salary Range: Grade 4-- Minimum $53,590/year. Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full State benefits package.

    Hours: 37.5 hours per week; 12 month position

    Funding: State


    **Please Note:Candidates for employment should be aware that all Holyoke Community College students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated by the start of your employment. Accordingly, initial employment is dependent upon receipt and verification of full vaccination status records; details of how to fulfill vaccine record verification requirements will be provided during the hire and onboarding process.

    - All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
    - Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.

    Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.


    Organization

    Working at Holyoke Community College

    Since its founding in 1946, Holyoke Community College has focused on inspiring futures through education and training, access, and engagement. The goal is simple-exceptional preparation for personal and professional success through education for all learners.

    HCC's highly-qualified, committed faculty and staff engage learners through innovative, relevant instruction and comprehensive student support services, ensuring that our students are well prepared for their next step in life-whether to transfer to a four-year institution, to advance in a career, to build skills, or simply to enhance their quality of life.

    HCC faculty and staff support students in discovering their academic abilities and career aptitudes for the future they choose. We think they'll find that HCC provides the best start for attaining their goals, for one of the best dollar values in education today.

    Enrollment

    Located in Western Massachusetts' scenic Pioneer Valley, HCC draws students from more than 70 cities and towns throughout the region and from beyond. As a gateway to quality, accessible education and career advancement, more than 100,000 students have come through the doors seeking to realize their dreams and aspirations. HCC boasts the largest enrollment and awards the highest number of associate degrees and certificates among Western Massachusetts community colleges. At the college's 65th commencement in May 2012,a total of 1,000 students received approximately 1,026 associate degrees and certificates. Graduates ranged in age from 18-80, and came from 70 Massachusetts towns, as well as Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, and from as far away as Florida, Michigan, Missouri and South Carolina. Our international grads included citizens of Israel, Malawi, Peru and South Korea.

    Programs

    HCC offers more than 100 associate degree and certificate options, as well as adult basic education/GED programs, education and training for business and industry, and noncredit community service personal and professional enrichment courses. To accommodate students' busy lives, HCC offers day, twilight, evening, weekend, and online classes. Academic programs, in a variety of disciplines, are designed for immediate career entry or for transfer to four-year institutions. Plus, for those seeking additional intellectual challenge in their coursework, HCC is known for its exceptional learning communities (team-taught interdisciplinary courses organized around a common theme) and its Commonwealth Honors program, among other programs and services.

    Transfer

    HCC has the highest transfer rate of any community college statewide, holding articulation agreements with more than 27 colleges and universities. Many students attend HCC with the intention of transferring to a four-year college or university. And many do so after graduating-often with generous and even full scholarships-to public and private four-year colleges and universities across the country. Locally, HCC is the largest feeder institution for Westfield State College and UMASS Amherst.

    Immediate career entry

    HCC offers short-term certificates and training for students whose goal is immediate career entry. HCC's Career Center provides additional assistance in helping students obtain employment in the region's many workplaces.

    A vibrant community resource

    Throughout the year, HCC is home to numerous recreational and cultural activities and events that are open to the community. View an art exhibit at the Taber Art Gallery, catch a live performance at the Leslie Phillips Theater, enjoy the college's annual Jazz Festival, or come watch one of HCC's competitive varsity athletic games. HCC has the largest disc golf course in Western Massachusetts, and it's free and open to the public.

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