Description

The Werner Health Sciences Center, located on the Omaha campus, houses an interprofessional simulation center that supports education across multiple health science disciplines. The center utilizes high-fidelity human patient simulators, task trainers, medical-grade equipment, and other advanced technologies to facilitate psychomotor skills training and simulated learning experiences. This position serves as a liaison between program-specific simulation educators, third-party vendors, and Creighton’s Division of Information Technology to ensure optimal functionality of all simulation equipment and software. Responsibilities include operating, maintaining, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing simulation equipment/software, as well as managing related records and maintenance schedules.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Associate degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience.
Experience within one or more of the following preferred:
o    Experience supporting health science simulation activities
o    Experience on supporting and maintaining technology
o    Experience with higher education assessment technologies
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of healthcare simulation software and hardware.
Skills in troubleshooting and repairing healthcare simulation equipment.
Skills in operating simulation equipment and audio-visual equipment.
Proficiency in MS software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Internet, and database use.
Skills in developing and maintaining inventory and maintenance records.
Skills in training faculty and staff in the proper use of simulation equipment.
Ability to communicate information clearly and professionally to others with various backgrounds and level of technical knowledge.
Ability to learn new skills and technology quickly and independently.
Ability to prioritize competing tasks in an everchanging environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
Self-motivated and require minimal oversight. 
 Ability to work well under pressure, set priorities and make critical decisions. 
Ability to empathize and connect with various coworkers and stakeholders to build a positive team environment.