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Rocky Vista University

Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Billings, MT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $27 - $33 per Hour 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ March 17th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Rocky Vista University is hiring a Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialist. The role involves providing technical and educational support for simulation operations, maintaining and repairing simulation hardware and software, managing medical simulation events, and assisting with scheduling and training related to healthcare education technology.

Highlights
  • Manage and operate healthcare simulation equipment including manikins, task trainers, VR/AR systems, and A/V devices.
  • Provide technical support for medical and surgical simulated events and troubleshoot issues during scenarios.
  • Conduct routine maintenance, software installations, and inventory management of simulation resources.
  • Assist in web-based media support and website development for simulation content.
  • Create operational efficiencies and contribute to new technology integration within healthcare education.
  • Use problem-solving skills and work autonomously within established guidelines.
  • Required software and technical skills include simulation equipment programming and multimedia technology handling.
  • Compensation ranges from $27.20 to $33.25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Minimum qualification: Technical diploma or Associate degree in technology; Bachelor’s degree and simulation or healthcare experience preferred.
  • Work primarily supports the MCOM SIMS Center and includes collaboration with instructors and simulation staff.

Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialist Full Description

Location, Job Title, Benefits: 
Rocky Vista University in Billings, MT has an opening for an
Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialist (Full-Time)
 
To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at www.rvu.edu.
 
SALARY:
$27.20 - $33.25 per hour. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.
 
BENEFITS:
RVU offers a full benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution. Join us in an environment where in-office work is the primary focus, complemented by hybrid work flexibility for eligible positions.
 
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion inclusive excellence.
 
RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Primary Purpose: 
Provide technical and educational support to the MCOM SIMS Center for all simulation operations and events. Prepare, maintain and repair SIMS-related software and hardware, including computerized manikins, task trainers and related multimedia peripherals. 

Essential Job Functions: 
  • Provides technical and educational support for medical and surgical simulated events (examples-surgery courses, Mass Casualty events, Simulated Patient encounters using Virtual Reality modules, manikin case scenarios, or live actor standardized patients).
  • Operates and manages software, hardware and components of healthcare simulation equipment (examples- electronic manikins, task trainers, cut-suits, virtual reality/augmented reality, A/V equipment, 3D printers)
  • Serves as simulator operator by programming, testing and running scenarios, assuring that the simulation equipment and facility are set up before and taken down after sessions. Trouble-shoots within scenarios. Records, edits and stores simulated sessions.
  • Conducts routine inspection and maintenance of simulation equipment, inventory updates and equipment purchase. Installs software and hardware upgrades and maintains the functionality of simulation components, and maintains records of repairs.
  • Supports the use of web-based media and the creation of web stream content. Assists in website development and maintenance.
  • Assists instructors and SIMS staff in scheduling, training, developing and evaluating events. Creates operational efficiency and quality control measures.
  • Creates innovative ideas, evaluates new equipment, and identifies opportunities for technology improvement and integration into healthcare education. Participates in technical training to maintain proficiency; participates in scholarly activities to stay current with the simulation industry.
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Simulation
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and flexibility to work in a rapidly changing and sometimes unpredictable environment.
  • Able to perform routine and non-routine tasks.
  • Exhibits autonomy and judgment within established parameters.
 
Minimum Qualifications: 
  • Technical diploma or Associate degree from an accredited institution in technology.
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
  • Simulation experience.
  • Healthcare experience.
  • SimGhosts courses completion.
 
Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.
 
Qualified applicants will be contacted. There may be an additional video interview for you to complete. Please watch your email including spam and promotions folder.
 
Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.
  • Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;
  • Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels;
  • May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;
  • May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;
  • May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
 
careers@rvu.edu